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  • iPhone 3GS Impressions

    So I just got an iPhone 3GS. There are already lots of reviews of it out there, so I’ll try to make my impressions about non-obvious things … or at least use the word “fuck” more than other reviewers. Bad things: Why the fuck can’t I sync my calendar and contacts (or music, if I…

  • The Psychology of Your Rogers Bill

    Here’s a little lesson in what us psychology types call framing. Suppose a company offers you the following deal on your utilities: If you have cell phone service with our company, and you sign up for cable TV with us, you have the option to receive a 10% discount off the regular price on both…

  • The Mathematics of Wrong Numbers

    What is with getting calls for the wrong number? I’ve dialed a wrong number once, maybe twice in my whole life. Most people would probably claim similarly low misdial rates. I’ve received maybe 50 wrong number calls, minimum. How does this add up? It must mean there is a small number of people making a…