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Godwin's Law

buridan — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:50:39 +0000

Godwin’s Rule of Nazi Analogies: As a Usenet discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one. (source, Mike Godwin via google.)

Hanlon's Razor

buridan — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:49:38 +0000

Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.

What is "Thayer's Method"?

buridan — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:48:41 +0000

Thayer’s is the teaching method and style used at west point. The students do the work before class, prepare well the night before, then arrive and ask questions about the work done and the work they are preparing to do.

Thomas Theorum

buridan — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:47:14 +0000

If men define situations as real, they are real in their consequences.