The Aristotelian Principle states that we’re happier when we accomplish more difficult tasks, even if we could have reached the same outcome in an easier way. In other words, the satisfaction of completing something difficult is its own reward. Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are a prime example of this in action. They regularly try to make miracle shots and show genuine joy when it works out. It’s a fresh sight to see when most other basketball players show anger, contempt, and other negative feelings on the court. Read full article here
Societal Issues
AI Predicts Crime A Week In Advance With 90 Per Cent Accuracy
An artificial intelligence model built by Ishanu Chattopadhyay and his colleagues analysed crime data in Chicago from 2014 to 2016 and managed to predict future levels of crime down to the nearest 300 metres, a week before they actually happened. While extremely useful, this artificial intelligence has been shown to expose racial prejudice in law enforcement. Hopefully, as the study’s data and methodology have been made available for others to evaluate, these prejudices can be avoided in the next iteration. Read full article here
Merv
August 15, 2022
