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July 17th, 2023 | Never waste a midlife crisis

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The Role of Working Memory in Problem-Solving

The main discussion revolved around the use of chess puzzles in predicting a player's E.L.O. rating and identifying their struggles. Some commenters reflected on their experiences of skill underestimation while emphasizing the need for senior engineers to foster learning environments. There was mention of the balance needed between ideating and falsifying strategies in Grand Master Play. In a spirited act of defiance against invasive data practices, the Norwegian Data Protection Authority places a temporary ban on meta's behavioral advertising on Facebook and Instagram.

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