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Covid-19 Disruption Experiments

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 21 Dec 20
💼 Business Economics Entertainment Streaming Movies Experimentation
  1. Covid-19 has forced businesses into experiments, pushing them to face changes they had been avoiding. For example, the movie industry is reevaluating its model post-pandemic.
  2. WarnerMedia is embarking on a disruptive experiment with HBO Max by releasing all 2021 movies on the platform. This move could reshape the industry.
  3. The movie industry is testing a new model by releasing films on streaming platforms first. The outcomes are uncertain but could lead to major shifts in how movies are distributed.

On the Inherent Subjectivity of Musical and Scientific Instruments

Cybernetic Forests • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jun 22
🔬 Science Music Instruments Communication Research Experimentation
  1. Our perception shapes our understanding, and expanding our tools of perception can lead to new discoveries in areas like science and music.
  2. The use of voltage spikes in mushroom communication can offer insights into creating electronic music using modular synthesizers.
  3. Sound can provide a unique connection to the information and interactions of living organisms, like mushrooms, fostering a deeper understanding of their behaviors.

Hi everyone!

shoshincollege • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jun 24
🚌 Education Experimentation Inclusivity Quality Community
  1. Avoid rushing to identify as an expert after learning something; true learning comes from having no thought of achievement.
  2. Having a beginner's mind, or 'shoshin,' means embracing experimentation, inclusivity, and high-quality learning experiences.
  3. Shoshin College offers a unique experimental learning approach that values universality, inclusivity, in-person interactions, quality, and affordability.
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Profit-maximizing experimentation regimes

Simplicity is SOTA • 0 implied HN points • 24 Apr 23
💼 Business Marketing Experimentation Decision-making Comparative Analysis
  1. Experimentation regimes should focus on maximizing profit or a chosen metric, rather than blindly following traditional hypothesis testing rules.
  2. When designing experiments, prioritize actions that maximize profit, such as choosing sample size and treatment allocation strategically.
  3. Comparing the Test & Roll method with multi-armed bandits shows that both aim to maximize profit but have different complexities and decision-making structures.