Kites of Galicia

Kites belong to the family Accipitridae along with other birds of prey such as buzzards and harriers and typically refer to species that fall under the Milvinae subfamily. Depending on where you are, it might also include some species from other subfamilies such as the Elaninae and Perninae. Black Kite (Milvus migrans) Often seen gliding …

Buzzards of Galicia

Buzzards are a member of the Accipitridae family that typically belong to the buteo genus. However, the name is applied inconsistently across the world, as it is assigned to some birds that are similarly “robust” with broad wings, even though belonging to different genera. In North America, “buzzard” is commonly used to describe vultures. In …

What are Munger’s Misjudgements?

Many people would argue that they are rational. They weigh up their options, consider the evidence and arrive at sensible conclusions. Most people are wrong about this. And not because of a lack of intelligence. Neither does that mean people are entirely incapable of being rational. The human brain has evolved to process enormous amounts …

An Introduction to Data

The subject of data can be a bit dry, and alone they don’t offer much in the way of meaningful interdisciplinary application, whether planning finances or even trying to decipher what you are being told in the age of bullshit. But to get there, you have to begin with the basics. So, what are data? …

How Countries are Approaching AI Governance

The idea of intelligent automata has been around since antiquity, but the language models that we are familiar with today have their origins in the sixties. The technology is continuously advancing, experts from around the world are warning us about serious consequences without proper governance, and there is a reported increase in deceptive agents outside …