Sav SidorovThe Most Interesting Problem of the 21st Century(for me, at least).Jun 26, 2020Jun 26, 2020
Sav Sidorov“Is a Whale a Fish?” and Other Examples of the Pre/Trans FallacyIs a whale a fish? Someone might say “Well yes, of course it’s a fish.” Another person might interject with “It’s actually a mammal, not a…Jun 9, 20201Jun 9, 20201
Sav SidorovImproving Our Sensemaking (Product Idea)Here’s a new idea for an online platform to improve our ability to make sense of the world. Feedback is much appreciated!May 29, 2020May 29, 2020
Sav SidorovinLevel Up CodingThe Problem of J-Curves (in Online Ratings Systems)Note: the purpose of this piece is to give a general overview of the problem and present a potential solution. I deliberately chose to not…Jan 20, 20201Jan 20, 20201
Sav SidorovFree Will: The BasicsSome background — this is one of two essays I wrote for my philosophy course at the University of British Columbia (PHIL 101). This second…Apr 3, 2019Apr 3, 2019
Sav SidorovThe Broader Context of the Theism QuestionSome background—this is one of two essays I wrote for my philosophy course at the University of British Columbia (PHIL 101). This first…Apr 3, 2019Apr 3, 2019
Sav SidorovControl and flow: Tools for presence of mindPosting this here for the sake of completeness. Co-authored with Johann Cooper, originally published in the 2019 Ubyssey Magazine.Feb 27, 2019Feb 27, 2019
Sav SidorovThe Local Maximum of VictimhoodWe’ve all faced this dichotomy before — relying on others to fix your problems vs fixing them yourself. Looking outward at the world’s…Jan 17, 2019Jan 17, 2019
Sav SidorovAttachment in Culture, and a Path to a Better FutureA note — I was born in Russia and moved to Canada in 2005, and have many relatives in both places. When we moved, I remember it being a…Jan 7, 20191Jan 7, 20191