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Cables, Interconnects and Other Stuff - The Truth
When it comes to cable constructions, everything makes a difference. Most (but not all) of these differences are measurable. What is at issue is whether these differences are audible ... or not, when tested properly using a blind A-B test. Sighted tests are at best unreliable, and at worst cause people to believe things that are simply untrue. The vast majority of all cable claims have no basis in reality, and rely on the placebo effect.
audio  hifi  equipment  essay  reading 
february 2012 by Knusper2000
Im Irrgarten der Intelligenz ( NZZ Online)
Über den getesteten Verstand und den Unverstand des Testens

Alle gravierenden Einwände nützen nichts: Menschen werden mit Intelligenztests weiterhin traktiert und taxiert. - Ein Blick in die Geschichte und Gegenwart einer eigentümlichen Obsession.
social  essay  text  nzz  iq  artikel  book  wantlist 
february 2010 by Knusper2000

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