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Forum: Psychology 12-20-2005, 06:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 536
Posted By SonofJen
Re: Jennifer Harman: Should I get therapy?

Regarding hot poker players, Erin Ness has got to take the cake.

http://www.playwinningpoker.com/photos/erin-ness/Erin1.jpg
Forum: The Stock Market 11-30-2005, 10:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 86
Posted By SonofJen
Re: Behavioral Finance

Thanks buff, I appreciate it.
Forum: The Stock Market 11-29-2005, 11:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 86
Posted By SonofJen
Behavioral Finance

What are the pros/cons of studying behavioral finance as opposed to rational finance? Is there much value here (outside of academia)?

I've read basic articles on the subject (such as from...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 11-23-2005, 09:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 51
Posted By SonofJen
Re: Interesting book, free download

My favorite line from the synopsis:

"Share the book with your smart friends then discuss it later while enjoying a beverage."
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 11-22-2005, 04:12 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 276
Posted By SonofJen
What chapter are we currently on?

Are we on the preliminary expectoration yet (ch 2)?
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 11-16-2005, 08:18 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 276
Posted By SonofJen
Re: Philosophy Book Club: Ribbon Cutting

A few comments from reading both the passage and this thread:

1) Great idea to start this book club Scotch - good pick too (especially with the anniversary and all) /images/graemlins/smile.gif
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Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 11-16-2005, 06:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 48
Posted By SonofJen
Re: Essay Structure Question

Clearly define the problem, present your solution or reconciliation with the problem, acknoledge objections to your own theory/solution, address these concerns.

Don't be afraid to use the first...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 11-15-2005, 05:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 67
Posted By SonofJen
Re: What can I do with a math degree? (x-post from OOT)

What can't you do with a Math degree!!!
Forum: The Stock Market 11-15-2005, 09:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 145
Posted By SonofJen
Re: an aspiring stockbroker

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ill support him in whatever he wants to do.


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I think that is the most important part. However, at age 17 he really needs to keep his options open. Why, for instance,...
Forum: The Stock Market 11-10-2005, 03:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 73
Posted By SonofJen
Re: Career question

Definitely start with the Yale Alumni Network. And correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it true that if you graduate from any Yale school you get access to the entire University alumni database, i.e....
Forum: The Stock Market 10-31-2005, 04:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 47
Posted By SonofJen
Re: I need a book recomendation

Though I haven't actually read it (yet), I've heard lots of good things about "Investment Valuation: Tools and Techniques for Determining the Value of Any Asset, Second Edition" by Damodaran. ...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-29-2005, 12:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 76
Posted By SonofJen
Re: Dualism/Materialism - does mind = brain?

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It's all about the neurons... it's all just electrons.

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Do we live in a deterministic world then? If it's all just electrons, do we lose free will?
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-29-2005, 10:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 76
Posted By SonofJen
Re: Dualism/Materialism - does mind = brain?

Dualism went out of style a long time ago, but identity theory also lost favor in the late 1960s early 70s. There are a lot of good arguments against mind-brain identity theory, and specifically...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-20-2005, 12:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 410
Posted By SonofJen
Re: If God exists...

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That's right. No rational person who has your (and mine)sense of right and wrong can believe in a good god who creates hell (infinite punishment).


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Why not? I see this...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-19-2005, 11:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 162
Posted By SonofJen
Re: Pascal\'s Wager

What class and where? Post your paper when you're done. Good luck.
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-19-2005, 11:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 162
Posted By SonofJen
Re: Pascal\'s Wager

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My understanding is that Pascal wasn't interested in if there's a God or not - merely proving that belief in God is positive expected value.

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It's only expected value...
Forum: Science, Math, and Philosophy 10-18-2005, 10:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 162
Posted By SonofJen
Re: Pascal\'s Wager

The main objection, philosophically speaking, is that the argument is circular. The payoffs already assume a god exists but the wager asks whether or not a god exists.
Forum: Probability 10-18-2005, 04:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 143
Posted By SonofJen
Re: Monte hall problem

I think this a pretty solid explanation. The only thing I would add to those still struggling to see where the 33.3% and 66.7% figures come from is to remember that those are the odds that you'll...
Forum: Probability 10-17-2005, 03:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 219
Posted By SonofJen
Re: Guess the lowest integer

Reverse pyschology. Choose 1.
Forum: The Stock Market 10-13-2005, 05:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 170
Posted By SonofJen
Re: PartyGaming as an investment - Quick thoughts

Wow. How about them apples. You think tomorrow more of the same?
Forum: Probability 10-13-2005, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 82
Posted By SonofJen
Re: How to calculate hand potential?

If you're less concerned about actually knowing how to calculate them and more concerned about simply knowing them, check out the appendices of Brunson's SuperSystem. They include the probabilities...
Forum: Brick and Mortar 10-13-2005, 03:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 135
Posted By SonofJen
Re: 5-10 Atlantic City

I'm fairly familiar with both poker rooms but are there any differences in the 6-12 game in particular between the two places such as style, pace, difficulty, types of players, etc?

I like the...
Forum: Brick and Mortar 10-13-2005, 02:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 135
Posted By SonofJen
Re: 5-10 Atlantic City

Interesting. I've played 10-20 a few times but haven't made it over to the 6-12 games. Those look very interesting though and I like your comment about it NOT being a one chip two chip game. What...
Forum: Brick and Mortar 10-13-2005, 08:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 135
Posted By SonofJen
Re: 5-10 Atlantic City

Timing is everything. 5-10 can be extremely profitable (my best is up 1200 in one sitting). 1-2 NL is also very profitable (my best here is turning a single hundred dollar bill into 2 grand in one...
Forum: Brick and Mortar 10-12-2005, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 107
Posted By SonofJen
Re: Hotels in AC

Yeah, I got a "Friday, Saturday, Sunday - all booked, nothing I can do. Sorry." Then immediately she hung up. Frustrating.
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