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Thresholds in signalling
Most traits we signal are continuous variables: attractiveness, diligence, intelligence, loyalty etc. However, often the signals onlookers receive about our traits are binary, as are the rewards: did...
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ALP faction members rationally defect in preselection battle
Last weekend there were upsets in pre-selection battles over the two lower house seats of the Australian Capital Territory. The three largest local factions in the ALP did a preference deal with one...
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Should Australia punish Israel even if we agree with their actions?
Israel recently forged Australian passports to perform an assassination of a Hamas leader in Dubai. Australia has expelled an Israeli embassy official in protest. If Australia thought assassinating...
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Is an interstellar singleton possible?
In response to my post about the case for working for singleton futures, Proper Dave made a point that had occurred to me in passing but which I have never properly thought through. I actually believe...
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