Our inherited desire to explain what we see fuels two kinds of cognitive errors. First, we are too easily seduced by patterns and by the theories that explain them. Second, we latch onto data that support our theories and discount contradicting evidence. We believe stories simply because they are consistent with the patterns we observe and, once we have a story, we are reluctant to let it go.

During the dot-com bubble, most people did not use a persuasive theory to gauge whether stock prices were too high, too low, or just right. Instead, as they watched stock prices go up, they invented explanations to rationalize what was happening. They talked about Moore’s Law, smart kids, and Alan Greenspan. Data without theory.

I’m a genius! Geniuses don’t NEED medication!

The long-term goal of this project is to establish an ongoing partnership to identify and implement activities and strategies to assist industry members with recruiting, training and retaining qualified workers.

This is nice. This is a beautiful bridge.

I just don't have a fear of flying or security or anything else that's going on. I just don't have a problem doing it.

The New Hampshire state federation should be a model for how SEIU and other locals from affiliated unions can successfully work together.

It probably holds trout until Memorial Day or so, too. It depends on the weather, but it may hold trout even until early June.

I try to get into funds that are on tight, rising trends, gradually going up and up.

All products start with a design. The electronics market would not exist without EDA tools.