As school is starting, incoming high school seniors (my son among them) are ramping up their college application process. The parental hope is that our kids will make it into their desired school. If only they can do that, all will be right with the world! We will have achieved the ultimate in parenting, and … Continue reading Getting into a good college is nothing to be proud of
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Metrics as judgments
A police officer arrests the same person dozens of times in order to make an arrest quota. A bank employee opens accounts for customers without their permission because of a cross selling incentive. A teacher helps students cheat in order to improve tests scores so that the school will receive more funding. What's happening in … Continue reading Metrics as judgments
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