As a Matter of Fact, I DO Care What People Do in Their Bedroom
As a Matter of Fact, I DO Care What People Do in Their Bedroom
Some years ago, during a brief social/political discussion with an older woman I ran into in a store, she said something to the effect of, “I don’t care what people do in their bedroom.” She made the statement reflexively, clearly confident I’d agree. Doesn’t everyone today? …READ MORE…
DOGE: Efficiency vs. Effectiveness
Abstract: The “E” in DOGE stands for Efficiency. I think that is the wrong “E”. It should be effectiveness. Efficiency means we do things with the lowest resources as possible to achieve the desired outcome. We can be hyper-efficient and still not be effective for a variety of reasons. The purpose of DOGE seems to preclude looking at MOS and MOE and instead seems to focus only on MOPs. The emphasis on technology and AI seems to reinforce that concept. DOGE does not seem to hire experts in functional areas. Technology can find potential issues, but it takes people familiar with the subject areas to determine whether what they find is relevant and to understand not only what they find but also what it means. I we listen to DOGE critics, many do not contest what DOGE finds but rather what it means and whether it is really fraud, waste, and abuse. Experience with data science shows that effective teams have a mix of technical and functional skills. Continuing on this path will limit the effectiveness of DOGE in both the long and the short term. Perhaps a broader team could also limit the effects of cognitive bias. …READ MORE…
WATCH: House Democrats launch investigation into NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ dealings with DOJ
Two Democratic lawmakers say they’re launching an investigation into the Justice Department’s move to drop its corruption prosecution against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more. …WATCH HERE…
Trump may have killed NATO, too; Zelensky learned the hard way how useless the organization is
People overlook the fact that Trump’s original job at his family’s business was collecting rent. He never forgot how to evict someone. …READ MORE…
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