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Toilet Paper algorithms

The Nielsen Norman Group is noted for promoting and studying usability, in both computer interfaces and everyday objects. Don Norman’s essay on Toilet Paper algorithms shows that he has thought more than most readers would care to about such a mundane, everyday item, but I love this stuff.

When we remodeled our home, we decided to [...]

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Four’s not allowed

My friend Mike and I were discussing the various merits of differently-sized groups of people, in anticipation of the art museum group trip this Saturday.

Mike: Well, if we can get at least 5 people, it’s fun. Daniel: 4’s not allowed, but 5’s fun again? Mike: 3 is a third wheel, or 1 with [...]

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