Emory Richardson
@emoryrchrdsn.bsky.social
cognitive scientist.
intuitive theories, collaboration, cumulative culture, networks, philosophy of science/mind/bio, language. Also kettlebells.
past: @UMich @Yale @UChicago @stjohnscollege.
https://rchrdsnemory.github.io/site/
intuitive theories, collaboration, cumulative culture, networks, philosophy of science/mind/bio, language. Also kettlebells.
past: @UMich @Yale @UChicago @stjohnscollege.
https://rchrdsnemory.github.io/site/
Interesting! Adam Bear & Josh Knobe had some cool experiments on how people respond to questions that mix descriptive & prescriptive that seem relevant here. In case you’re interested:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
What comes to mind?
When solving problems, like making predictions or choices, people often “sample” possibilities into mind. Here, we consider whether there is structure…
www.sciencedirect.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Interesting! Adam Bear & Josh Knobe had some cool experiments on how people respond to questions that mix descriptive & prescriptive that seem relevant here. In case you’re interested:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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A lemma to the psychologists fallacy: any pair of variables have a single "true" relationship and that moderators mask this underlying Platonic association
November 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
A lemma to the psychologists fallacy: any pair of variables have a single "true" relationship and that moderators mask this underlying Platonic association
I’ve been doing the same thing and I’ve started thinking that the 1g/lb of body weight thing is really way more about satiety than the amount needed to build muscle, plus the interaction with the additional fiber you have to eat to move that much protein thru your gut.
September 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I’ve been doing the same thing and I’ve started thinking that the 1g/lb of body weight thing is really way more about satiety than the amount needed to build muscle, plus the interaction with the additional fiber you have to eat to move that much protein thru your gut.
Nippard’s shoulders do seem like strong evidence that you should take his advice about shoulders though.
On the other hand, I seriously doubt he can swing 90 lbs around his head:
youtu.be/4j4erLzF7Po?...
On the other hand, I seriously doubt he can swing 90 lbs around his head:
youtu.be/4j4erLzF7Po?...
Can We Swing a 90LB Steel Club? | Unboxing Great Lakes Girya Club With The Flowing Dutchman
YouTube video by Mark Wildman
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September 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Nippard’s shoulders do seem like strong evidence that you should take his advice about shoulders though.
On the other hand, I seriously doubt he can swing 90 lbs around his head:
youtu.be/4j4erLzF7Po?...
On the other hand, I seriously doubt he can swing 90 lbs around his head:
youtu.be/4j4erLzF7Po?...
some jackasses in Florida decided to expose their kids to polio?
I'd like to be told that's not how insurance works, but I've heard of this exact thing happening with home insurance costs.
I'd like to be told that's not how insurance works, but I've heard of this exact thing happening with home insurance costs.
September 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
some jackasses in Florida decided to expose their kids to polio?
I'd like to be told that's not how insurance works, but I've heard of this exact thing happening with home insurance costs.
I'd like to be told that's not how insurance works, but I've heard of this exact thing happening with home insurance costs.
Last night? What kind of alternate universe for review turnaround times are you living in, and how do I get there!?
September 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Last night? What kind of alternate universe for review turnaround times are you living in, and how do I get there!?