For a guy that thinks he holds the secret to humanity he sure has failed.
For a guy that thinks he holds the secret to humanity he sure has failed.
The hubris to think that baseball will be able to predict human interaction. What a pud.
This goes beyond sabermetrics vs old school. This guy is basically saying that baseball will be able to predict how humans will be able to interact with each other. If they do that then they won't only win a WS but also a Noble Prize. The hubris of it all is just astounding. To think that with a certain algorithm…
When has he actually won anything?
I love my Cubs management. The reason being is that they will embrace new ideas but will also understand that there is no algorithm that predicts human interaction. If there was, then life means nothing. Might as well be robots. Billy Beane is in love with himself, and thinks that he is on the cutting edge of…
Message to every sports fan every where. Don't care so much.
They spent gobs of cash on these games, spurred public upheaval, and will receive minimal returns. Oh yeah, they lost too. Bad.
I remember having a similar experience my first time seeing the Milky Way. I pretty much froze, and unblinkingly gazed. I felt at the same time a sense of wonder and despair.
He does seem to have an excellent perspective about the games he wants to make and play.
But he is Big Poppy! You're SUPPOSED to love him!
God, looking at that draft makes you realize how much college players will most likely blow ass balls in the pros.
Love the product placement for pillows.
This essay sounds like an ill-informed io9 comment.
Jesus Christ, that's cool.
I shouldn't have had to scroll down this far for this particular reference.
Holy Handgrenade?
Kyle Schwarber and Jorge Soler have plent of OF power and Epstien and Goyer have proven they can identify quality pitching.
Keep stock piling that talent, Theo.
You know what, I am going to be fair and ask what your brand of libertarianism is. I have come across two main types so I'll let you define yourself because it is only right to do so.
The fact that you think libertarian is actually an option points to your ignorance.