These risks can be mitigated, however, in a few ways. “Whenever you use a model,” says McKinsey partner Marie El Hoyek, “you need to be able tocounter biasesand instruct it not to use inappropriate or flawed sources, or things you don’t trust.” How? For one thing, it’s cruci...
"I think there's something that's not there, if you know what I mean, something intangible that I can't put my finger on (completely). So I guess I'm saying I don't trust them as a title contender. I think they're one of the better teams, one of the top six in the league,...
Ned Block, a philosopher at New York University,showedthat Turing’s proposal fell short of those gut instincts. Because it said nothing of whatcausedthe behavior, the Turing test can be beaten through
When something is described as "cringeworthy" or when people say they "cringe," it typically means that the observed behavior or expression is perceived as socially awkward, inappropriate, or uncomfortable. How is the term "cringe" used on social media? On social media, the term "cringe" is...
What is the effect size, and what does this mean? A researcher is attempting to determine the effects of practice and gender on a timed task. Participants in an experiment are given a computerized search task. They search a computer screen of various cha ...
In most cases, ghosting someone is inappropriate and disrespectful; however, there are certain cases where ghosting may be the best course of action. If another person makes you feel uncomfortable or poses a risk to your own safety, then it may be necessary to ghost the person. This is esp...
So the question remains: what does it mean to be truly interdisciplinary? I feel that truly interdisciplinary dialogue implies a particular posture taken when addressing a given problem. Thus academic debate should result in the participants achieving a deep understanding of each other’s opinions, ...
One of the most popular memes of 2017, "guy blinking nervously," is usually used in GIF formto demonstrate bafflementand being caught unaware. The GIF initially came from a clip of a video producer when his co-worker said something inappropriate accidentally. ...
Dissatisfied customers, inappropriate interactions, and poor recommendations are only the tip of the iceberg. The most damaging events are third-party data breaches resulting from poor data security, like Target's 2013 data breach. Financial risk: The risk that a third party will have a ...
Roberson-Moore encourages parents to make time for mindfulness and to include their children. “Studies show that even 5 minutes a day of relaxation and mindfulness can help reduce stress, decrease inappropriate behavior and improve concentration and sleep,” she says. ...