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  2. Names of large numbers - Wikipedia

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    To do this, he called the numbers up to a myriad myriad (10 8) "first numbers" and called 10 8 itself the "unit of the second numbers". Multiples of this unit then became the second numbers, up to this unit taken a myriad myriad times, 10 8 ·10 8 =10 16. This became the "unit of the third numbers", whose multiples were the third numbers, and ...

  3. Optimism - Wikipedia

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    The optimistic position is also called Panglossianism which became an term for excessive, even stupendous, optimism. [57] The phrase "panglossian pessimism" has been used [ by whom? ] to describe the pessimistic position that, since this is the best of all possible worlds, it is impossible for anything to get any better.

  4. Utilitarianism - Wikipedia

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    In ethical philosophy, utilitarianism is a family of normative ethical theories that prescribe actions that maximize happiness and well-being for the affected individuals. [1] [2] In other words, utilitarian ideas encourage actions that lead to the greatest good for the greatest number.

  5. Founder mode - Wikipedia

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    Graham's essay drew much criticism from industry leaders. Some called the attempt to define a one-size-fits-all approach to leadership a futile task, while others raised several cons in particular regards to founder mode and even pushed back against Graham's example of Jobs being a good representative of it.

  6. The 18 best jobs for people with an incredible memory - AOL

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    Having a great memory is a very valuable trait in the job market since many jobs require workers to memorize words, numbers, pictures, and procedures. The 18 best jobs for people with an ...

  7. Jack of all trades - Wikipedia

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    The original version, "a jack of all trades", is often used as a compliment for a person who is good at fixing things and has a good level of broad knowledge. They may be a master of integration: an individual who knows enough from many learned trades and skills to be able to bring the disciplines together in a practical manner.

  8. Optimism bias - Wikipedia

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    Optimism bias is typically measured through two determinants of risk: absolute risk, where individuals are asked to estimate their likelihood of experiencing a negative event compared to their actual chance of experiencing a negative event (comparison against self), and comparative risk, where individuals are asked to estimate the likelihood of experiencing a negative event (their personal ...

  9. Why you can feel good about your job prospects for a ... - AOL

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    That’s a key component of any person’s life: your job. At the end of the day, it all comes down to jobs. I think that this should make people feel a little bit better about the prospects for ...