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Playing Cards and the Chance of Life

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shuffling cards chance or probability of life in universe
Playing Cards and the Chance of Life

Playing Cards and the Chance of Life

Lucas Necessary

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat are the chances that anyone has ever shuffled a pack of cards in the same way twice?

Snow Jobs and Certainty

Snow Jobs and Certainty

Lucas Necessary

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe need to be honest about our convictions and reasons for them. I’ve seen (and have done this myself in the past, to my great discredit) people hold a certain view, and proclaim it, while at the same time ignoring any evidence to the contrary, or even sweeping the contradictory evidence under the rug. Presenting sloppy and weak arguments is negative, but giving someone a snow job is much worse….

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  • •Green—Day hikes; can be done as overnights.
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