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This was supposed to be c/traingang, so post as many train pictures as possible.

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[–] culpritus@hexbear.net 17 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Lindy Effect

Oh it's a silly concept that was popularized by the Black Swan guy. I guess if you don't have leftist economic theory, it takes many idealistic laws and principles to try to feel like you grasp the hidden truths or whatever.

[–] ThisIsAManWhoKnowsHowToGling@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What exactly is the Lindy effect? I looked at the Wikipedia entry for it and I still feel like I don't know what it is

[–] wopazoo@hexbear.net 19 points 2 years ago (3 children)

the lindy effect: the longer something has lasted, the longer something will last in the future

[–] WittyProfileName2@hexbear.net 24 points 2 years ago

This just sounds like survivorship bias with extra steps.

[–] jabrd@hexbear.net 9 points 2 years ago

Normative inertia

Is that seriously it? Why is it named after a dead restaurant chain?

[–] SeventyTwoTrillion@hexbear.net 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

This is pretty much true but I do abide by Hofstadter's Law

[–] culpritus@hexbear.net 2 points 2 years ago

Humility is a virtue.