Author: astarthoraolcom
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Ghosts and Reality: Separating Fact from Fiction
Through my research, I have unearthed a multitude of false beliefs, myths, and misconceptions that plague the minds of people. These dangerous ideas fuel irrational behaviors and extreme reactions, from the benign belief in a flat Earth or ghosts to the harmful notions that COVID is a hoax or that migrants are solely responsible for…
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The Decline and Future of American Horse Racing
On a bright afternoon many years ago, I gathered with a small group of individuals involved in the horse racing industry in my state. The scent of freshly cut grass and hay filled the air as we sat around a large table, discussing the current state of affairs. We were facing some challenges, but there…
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Practical Examples of Predictive Skills through Statistics
“Without a grasp on random variation and probabilities, one’s intelligence will always be infected by myths and emotions.” Be it acquiring a new home or horse, leading a sports team to victory, indulging in fatty meals, gambling recklessly on football matches, investing in stocks, or enduring toxic jobs and relationships, the ability to predict outcomes…
Old Man Pondering 