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Author: Dan Kimberg

I'm a software engineer who occasionally likes to write things that no one will read. Like this bio! I had a previous career as a researcher in the field of cognitive neuroscience, and I've also done some writing on poker.
Posted onDecember 26, 2020Posts

More on E-Reading – the Academic Literature

by Dan Kimberg

In a previous article, I summarized the pros and cons of e-reading in 2020. One area that deserves a little deeper discussion is the scientific…

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Posted onJune 13, 2020June 20, 2020Posts

The Pros and Cons of E-Reading

by Dan Kimberg

About ten years ago, I made the switch from print books to ebooks. I’d been excited about the idea of e-reading since my early teens,…

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Posted onFebruary 19, 2018June 13, 2020Posts

How to Understand Ockham’s Razor

by Dan Kimberg

“More things should not be used than are necessary.”Common translation of text attributed to William of Ockham, 14th century English theologian. “Everything should be made…

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Posted onMay 8, 2016June 13, 2020Posts

How Not to find Good Books

by Dan Kimberg

They say not to judge a book by its cover. But if we’re literally talking about books, what are the better options? This is a…

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Posted onFebruary 27, 2016June 13, 2020Posts

A Completely Fair NFL Overtime Rule

by Dan Kimberg

Every year there’s a bit of controversy over NFL overtime rules, controversy that intensifies if there are any overtime games in the playoffs. The rules…

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Posted onFebruary 7, 2016June 13, 2020Posts

Why does Kylo Ren wear that mask?

by Dan Kimberg

Everyone who’s seen “The Force Awakens” must surely recognize the silliness of Kylo Ren’s mask. It serves no obvious intrinsic purpose, only marketing and filmic…

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Recent Posts

  • More on E-Reading – the Academic Literature December 26, 2020
  • The Pros and Cons of E-Reading June 13, 2020
  • How to Understand Ockham’s Razor February 19, 2018
  • How Not to find Good Books May 8, 2016
  • A Completely Fair NFL Overtime Rule February 27, 2016

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