The story of the Kelly system is a story of secrets – or if you prefer, a story of entropy. Feraz Zeid, January 15, 2024January 15, 2024, William Poundstone, Entropy, Secret, Stories, 0 - William Poundstone Copy
In real conversations, we are always trying to outguess each other. Feraz Zeid, January 15, 2024January 15, 2024, William Poundstone, Always Trying, Conversation, 0 - William Poundstone Copy
Kelly was aware that there is one type of favorable bet available to everyone; the stock market. Feraz Zeid, January 15, 2024January 15, 2024, William Poundstone, 0 - William Poundstone Copy
The assumption that anything true is knowable is the grandfather of paradoxes. Feraz Zeid, January 15, 2024January 15, 2024, William Poundstone, Assumption, Grandfather, Paradox, 0 - William Poundstone Copy
Your second ducat, like your second million, is never quite as sweet. Feraz Zeid, January 15, 2024January 15, 2024, William Poundstone, Like You, Never Quit, Sweet, 0 - William Poundstone Copy
At a bare minimum, understanding entails being able to detect an internal contradiction: a paradox. Feraz Zeid, January 15, 2024January 15, 2024, William Poundstone, Paradox, 0 - William Poundstone Copy
I feel that the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more. - Jonas Salk Medical researcher
Why cannot we correct the baneful passions, without weakening the good? - Zebulon Pike Soldier and explorer · USA
The diversity of physical arguments and opinions embraces all sorts of methods. - Michel de Montaigne Philosopher · France
She poured out the liquid music of her voice to quench the thirst of his spirit. - Nathaniel Hawthorne Author · USA