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| age | 25 | |
| visits | member for | 1 year, 4 months |
| seen | Mar 8 at 7:51 | |
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Anti-matlabist, pro-python grad student at Caltech. I'm here on SE to learn useful bits of programming and workflow design (e.g. version control) that can be applied to science, and also to help others when able.
I dabble in Python, R, latex/bibtex/tikz, elisp and scheme, and matlab (when forced).
If you work in an academic setting, please help educate people about free software alternatives to the bloated behemoth that is MATLAB.
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Feb 13 |
awarded | Nice Answer |
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Feb 6 |
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ToDo list application with projects, start and due dates, a priority field and custom filtering for Mac OS X? Wow, I feel silly that I didn't notice you ARE the OP. I'm glad you've found happiness with Org-Mode; it's a great tool. I'm still a relative org-newbie, but I love it so far. Maybe this answer will help some future googler, though, so I don't regret writing it. :) |
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Feb 5 |
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Version control for homework? A memory stick? Really? That seems so 2001 to me. I always looks those things, so I know it's not a reliable storage medium for my needs. |
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Feb 5 |
answered | ToDo list application with projects, start and due dates, a priority field and custom filtering for Mac OS X? |
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Feb 5 |
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ToDo list application with projects, start and due dates, a priority field and custom filtering for Mac OS X? I love org-mode, but if the OP thinks taskwarrior is too complicated then an emacs extension probably isn't what he's looking for. Emacs+orgmode has a steep learning curve for the uninitiated. I would not recommend it to somebody seeking a GUI application. |
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Feb 3 |
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Do game-based methods exist? Relevant google keyword searches would be things like "intermittent reward schedule," "variable reward schedule," "operant conditioning reward schedules," "intermittent reward addiction," or really anything about the work of B.F. Skinner. |
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Feb 3 |
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Do game-based methods exist? Much has been written about the psychological power of intermittent reward schedules, but not much I've found from a personal productivity point of view. This blog post summarizes some of the interesting points. I'm pretty sure this book gets into it as well, but I haven't read much of it yet so I can't say for sure. |
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Feb 2 |
answered | What FUTURE-PROOF software for building & managing a personal BIG knowledge base? |
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Jan 31 |
answered | What are some good graphics tablets for writing math or physics equations? |
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Jan 31 |
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Are there alternatives to the GTD system? +1 for innovation. |
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Jan 29 |
awarded | Editor |
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Jan 29 |
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Do game-based methods exist? Minor change or word choice |
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Jan 26 |
answered | How do I deal with distractions when working on a computer? |
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Jan 26 |
answered | Self-threatening - destructive or just means to an end |
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Jan 26 |
awarded | Supporter |
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Jan 26 |
answered | Do game-based methods exist? |
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Jan 26 |
awarded | Scholar |
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Jan 26 |
accepted | What is the best way to approach large tasks, such as reading scientific papers, that require intense focus? |
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Jan 23 |
awarded | Student |
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Jan 22 |
asked | What is the best way to approach large tasks, such as reading scientific papers, that require intense focus? |
