fun facts
New evidence for theory of Stork baby delivery
A scientific paper with plenty of correlation suggesting storks really do deliver babies. | learn more
Tag: correlation
better doing
Why correlation usually ≠ causation
Do you ever read something that points out an obvious intuitive mistake you make repeatedly? Well, here we are… Causal Nets are an interesting explanation of why we see so much correlation in this world. | learn more
under the microscope
Walk slow, age fast
New evidence from a longitudinal study reinforces the link (correlation, not causation) between walking speed and brain health. | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Deep learning and the limits of learning by correlation rather than causation
The author makes the point that deep learning is basically a very thorough statistical regression. Powerful, yes, and also limiting. | learn more