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Lecture notes
Lecture notes introducing semidefinite programming from a statistical method-of-moments/pseudo-distribution perspective.
Covers MAX-CUT, positive-semidefinite matrices, an analysis of the Goemans-Williamson algorithm for MAX-CUT via hyperplane cuts (equivalently, Gaussian sampling), and briefly duality and ties to hardness of approximation.
Non-research presentations
Slides discussing the thermodynamic arrow of time, especially as it relates to computation and/or cognition.
Slides introducing concepts of sociolinguistics, emphasizing elements of bias/prejudice embedded in common assumptions about language.
Miscellaneous
Cognitive Behavioral Productivity: How you can use psychology to get unstuck
Article on Every/Superorganizers newsletter.
What’s Going On When Hard Work Seems Impossible?
Article on Every/Superorganizers newsletter.
Organization Is Key
Opinion article in Princeton campus newspaper.
Webpage generating mailing labels for all legislators serving a given a U.S. address/location.
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