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Re:Statistical Consequences of Fat Tails by Nassim Nicholas ... by mathattack on Friday January 31, 2020 @07:44PM (#22207581)
He is a method actor. I’ve seen him remarkably civil in small groups when that’s what he’s incented or inclined to be.
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Re:Statistical Consequences of Fat Tails by Nassim Nicholas ... by svd4anything on Friday January 31, 2020 @09:42PM (#22208245)
I can confirm that as well. I’ve been at the same small table with him for lunch and he is very civil and thoughtful.
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