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Rich M

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Interesting blog
« on: May 22, 2012, 09:58:33 PM »
http://youarenotsosmart.com/

I found this while searching about the concept of 'anchoring' in economics.

I see a haunting resemblance of MMM but also a complementary aspect.

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Re: Interesting blog
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2012, 08:24:42 AM »
That was quite interesting, just got sucked in for a half hour or so, and bookmarked more for later.  Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Interesting blog
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2012, 11:05:41 AM »
Love that blog, even though he posts only rarely.  I subscribe by RSS, so never miss one.

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Re: Interesting blog
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2012, 02:23:41 AM »
Thanks for sharing the link! The blogger has a very eloquent and snarky style, and articles are quite thought-provoking. If only they were a bit shorter... Then again, maybe this will finally get me to learn speed-reading. :)

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Re: Interesting blog
« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2012, 02:11:24 PM »
The post about the Benjamin Franklin effect sucked me in.......

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Re: Interesting blog
« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2012, 07:32:44 AM »
I've been reading this one lately and it's also quite interesting:

http://www.mutilatethemortgage.com

As for You Are Not So Smart, I found that one a while ago researching psychology stuff and subscribed straight away :D

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Re: Interesting blog
« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2012, 07:45:06 AM »
http://www.mutilatethemortgage.com

Wow, I could not disagree with a person more.  A blog entirely designed around something I'm very against.  I'd be (nearly) equally repulsed by a blog about buying fancy collectibles, or how to buy brand new SUVs on credit. 

But hey, if it works for you.  :D
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Re: Interesting blog
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2012, 08:33:21 AM »
http://www.mutilatethemortgage.com

Wow, I could not disagree with a person more.  A blog entirely designed around something I'm very against.  I'd be (nearly) equally repulsed by a blog about buying fancy collectibles, or how to buy brand new SUVs on credit. 

But hey, if it works for you.  :D

You might change your mind if you lived in Australia like the author.  He's using a 7% interest rate in his math which appears to be higher than the going rates, but today's rates are hovering around 6%.

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Re: Interesting blog
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2012, 08:43:19 AM »
You might change your mind if you lived in Australia like the author.

Bingo ;-)

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Re: Interesting blog
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2012, 11:25:41 AM »
Enjoying it and added it to Reader.  Thanks!

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Re: Interesting blog
« Reply #10 on: June 17, 2012, 05:54:49 PM »
http://www.mutilatethemortgage.com

Wow, I could not disagree with a person more.  A blog entirely designed around something I'm very against.  I'd be (nearly) equally repulsed by a blog about buying fancy collectibles, or how to buy brand new SUVs on credit. 

But hey, if it works for you.  :D

You might change your mind if you lived in Australia like the author.  He's using a 7% interest rate in his math which appears to be higher than the going rates, but today's rates are hovering around 6%.

Likely not.  But again, if it works for you, go for it.
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If you want to know more about me, this Business Insider profile tells the story pretty well.
I (rarely) blog at AdventuringAlong.com. Check out the Now page to see what I'm up to currently.

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Re: Interesting blog
« Reply #11 on: June 20, 2012, 03:45:00 PM »
I've used some material from the You Are Not So Smart book in my logic courses. Definitely a favorite. I'd say it's overall in harmony with Mustachianism. For instance, it emphasizes the various ways our minds are inclined towards processes that result in self-sabotage, and that such inclinations are exploited by marketers to get us to buy shit we don't need. However, the author takes the line that we can't really overcome cognitive bias and heuristics, we just have to find ways to cope. This is where McRaney seems to differ from MMM. My own view - and I presume most Mustachians would agree - is that the mind is more plastic than he suggests, consequently allowing us to gain greater control over our psyche, at least in part, through active development of our rational faculties.


 

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