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The Parentheses Riddle

Scott analyzes a surprising age-related trend in responses to a parentheses riddle on the SSC survey, exploring possible explanations for why younger respondents were more likely to answer correctly.

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Aug 16, 2018 453 words 0 likes 248 comments Listen · 6 min Read Read
cognitive bias (59) reader engagement (21) perception (13) puzzle solving (3) Europe (2) map making (2)

A Completely Accurate Map With No Distortion At All

Scott presents a distorted map of Europe as a riddle, challenging readers to reconsider their perceptions and solve the puzzle.

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Nov 27, 2017 98 words 0 likes 92 comments Read Read
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The Logician And The God-Emperor

A humorous fictional tale about a logician and a God-Emperor illustrates the importance of precise logical language through two scenarios involving logical operators.

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Dec 4, 2013 290 words 0 likes 83 comments Read Read
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