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Vinny Del Negro: least confident looking NBA coach ever? Is Rajon Rondo really this good? How long before this is his team? How long until he’s better than Chris Paul? Is this a good game?

How do I compare to Isaac Newton? Should I care? (HT to Gravity and Levity)

How many different objects should have better sourcing? In what markets will this have an effect?

How important is tone for credibility? What would I do differently? (HT to Megan McArdle)

What does this tell me about art? Do I care yet? Why am I so routinely disinterested in painting in particular?

Is it ok that I’m absolutely giddy about this? Seriously, coolest thing I’ve seen all day.

I’m actually really excited to see what, if any, data comes from this. What will that data tell us about governance in Kenya? Social capital?

I think Easterly asks this one better than I can. But really: if displacement isn’t going to occur (and it isn’t), shouldn’t we be hoping private models are more readily adopted by governments? How do you encourage that?

If I consider The Wire to be the best show I have ready access to, should I prioritize repeat consumption of it over new consumption of How I Met Your Mother, which is also excellent?

Given my generally high opinion of people I dislike, should I be more concerned about poor judgment, excess optimism, or jealousy as factors? Is there an ideal equilibrium here, when taking into consideration motivation as a goal?

If one suffers from hypochondria, does one also have a higher-than usual demand for empathetic associates? Does this reduce or improve your own empathy? Depending on the answer, does this mean I should encourage my own typically-suppressed hypochondriac tendencies? How does this affect career choices?

Why doesn’t this system work better? Should I be concerned it has the Cowboys 11th?

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