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Joke or Sincere? Poe’s Law
Poe’s Law is the internet rule of thumb that, without a clear sign of the author’s intent, a parody of extreme views will inevitably be taken as sincere by someone. We look at wher
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Refuting Takes Ten Times the Effort: Brandolini's Law
Brandolini's Law is the rule of thumb that refuting a false claim takes far more effort than producing it. We look at where the law came from, why rebuttals are so hard, older insi
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Masterpieces Are Always the Few: Sturgeon's Law
Sturgeon's Law is the rule of thumb that 90% of anything is crud. We look at how it came about, what it really means, similar ideas that came before it, and how to use it wisely in
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The More You Hide It, the Further It Spreads: The Streisand Effect
Why does trying to hide information make it spread even further? This article covers the 2003 lawsuit that gave the Streisand effect its name, four reasons suppression backfires, w
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When the Number Becomes the Goal: Goodhart's Law
Why does a measure stop being a good measure once it becomes a target? This article explains the origin and logic of Goodhart's law, examples such as the cobra effect, and how to u
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Effective Report Writing: Key Strategies for Success
Effective report writing is one of the essential elements of achieving success in the workplace. Reports play an important role in communicating information and making decisions, a
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How to Write a Report (Assignment): A Guide for College Life
Writing reports is a big part of college life, but it can be hard for first-year students. This guide covers report structure, research, the cover page and table of contents, and h