PinnedGio Bean·Apr 14The Nobel-Winning Explanation of the AI BubbleThe 2025 Nobel in Econ is one of my favorite economic ideas.A response icon2A response icon2
PinnedGio Bean·Apr 9Two Optimizers of the Same CoinWhy does this robot look so creepy? You may have seen this image represented as an example of the uncanny valley.
Gio Bean·Oct 11Game Theory All the Way DownHave you ever noticed that every store is always next to its competitors?A response icon2A response icon2
Gio Bean·Aug 3The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly is a Lesson in EncryptionDid Sergio Leone invent this cryptography scheme a decade before anyone else?
Gio Bean·Aug 1Building a Successful Quantitative Investment Strategy: Lessons Learned“Call me Ishmael.” — Moby Dick
Gio Bean·Jul 12Islands and Echo ChambersIn 1968, the small island of Cabo Verde got quite the morning surprise. A lost shipment carrying hundreds of synths and keyboards washed up…
Gio Bean·Jul 4Why Do Computer Scientists Solve Everything With Hashing?Hash functions are everywhere. They keep your data safe with encryption, help store data in a very efficient manner, can be used to compare…
Gio Bean·Jun 25The Science of ScienceIt costs on average $2,000 just to publish a scientific article. Meanwhile, the median number of citations per paper is… four. That is $500…A response icon1A response icon1
Gio Bean·Jun 22The Ultimate Guide to Science and Math/CS YouTubersThis list is years in the making. All of these channels will help change the way you think. The lowest tier is A!
Gio Bean·Jun 18Why AI Loves the Em Dash ( — ) So MuchAnd why men have nipples.A response icon1A response icon1
