I was unwell. I’m almost back to normal now, and likely to update a little more frequently.
Unwell
I was recently unwell but I'm nearly back to normal now. I plan to update this site more frequently as I regain my health and return to my regular writing schedule.
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Normalising non-normal distributions is bad
I found that force-fitting a normal distribution to banking and bond data drastically understates tail risk. By ignoring power-law distributions, I underestimated worst-case scenarios that actually occur much more frequently than the bell curve predicts.
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New commenting system
I successfully implemented a new commenting system on my blog to encourage reader interaction and feedback. This update marks my return to regular blogging, and I am inviting users to test the functionality and share their thoughts.
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The three Rs
I believe the traditional "three Rs" must evolve: reading remains vital, but typing and computing have replaced handwriting and mental arithmetic. I plan to help schools prioritize Excel and digital literacy over outdated manual skills.
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Not all distributions are normal
I used to normalize everything from work performance to movie ratings, but I’ve realized that blindly assuming a normal distribution is often incorrect. Many real-life variables, like stock prices, violate the Central Limit Theorem’s requirements.
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Monitoring site downtime
I use Site24x7 to monitor downtime and receive SMS alerts for critical issues. By analyzing uptime reports and lost ad revenue, I justified switching to a more reliable web host to ensure better sleep and site availability.