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Poe's Law: Why You Can't Tell Satire From Sincerity Online

Poe's law: without a clear marker, parody and sincere extremism look identical, and AI makes it worse. How to tell them apart in your notes. Try it free.

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Principle of Least Astonishment: Build Predictable Software

The principle of least astonishment says a system should behave the way people expect. What POLA means, why surprising behavior costs you, and how to design it out.

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How to write a README that stays true

Most READMEs explain everything except how to run the project. Here is how to write a README readers actually use: a copy-paste template, what to delete, and how to keep it true.

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How to catalogue a collection with notes

A collection you cannot search is just a pile. How to catalogue books, records, recipes, or anything else with notes, keep it current, and share it. Try it free.

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The Map Is Not the Territory: Why Good Models Mislead

The map is not the territory: your notes, docs, dashboards, and models are reductions of reality, not reality itself. Why they drift, and how to stay honest. Try it free.

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Betteridge's Law of Headlines: Why the Answer Is No

Betteridge's law says any headline ending in a question mark can be answered no. Why it holds, why AI sharpens it, and how to read past it. Try it free.

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The Semmelweis Reflex: Why Good Teams Dismiss New Evidence

The Semmelweis reflex is the knee-jerk rejection of evidence that contradicts what you believe. What it is, how it differs from confirmation bias, and how to catch it. Try it free.

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The Abilene Paradox: When a Team Agrees to Something Nobody Wants

The Abilene paradox is when a group agrees to a decision nobody actually wants. What it is, how it differs from groupthink, and how to stop it on a team. Try it free.

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Simpson's Paradox: When the Aggregate Lies

Simpson's paradox is when a trend holds in every group but reverses once you pool the groups together. How to spot it in A/B tests, dashboards, and your own data. Try it free.

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