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Bertrand Russell

Predicting the Future with Bayes’ Theorem

In episode #37 of The Knowledge Project, we talked with professional poker player Annie Duke about thinking in probabilities, something good poker players do all the time. At the poker table or in …

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Bertrand Russell: Love is Wise, Hatred is Foolish

“Love is wise, hatred is foolish.” — Bertrand Russell *** The British philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) gave us some of the more enduring developments in 20th-century philosophy. …

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Ten Commandments For Living From Philosopher Bertrand Russell

Philosopher Bertrand Russell: The Ten Commandments that, as a teacher, I should wish to promulgate, might be set forth as follows: 1. Do not feel absolutely certain of anything. 2. Do not think it …

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Bertrand Russell: On Avoiding Foolish Opinions

We’d all like to avoid folly, wouldn’t we? Avoiding stupidity is easier than seeking brilliance. It doesn’t take a genius. Only a few simple ideas. Philosopher Bertrand Russell …

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