Blog posts of '2025' 'August'

A dichotomy is a division or separation of something into two distinct parts, ideas, or perspectives. It is often used to describe a situation where there are two opposing viewpoints or approaches that are seen as mutually exclusive. Dichotomies can be useful for understanding complex issues and making decisions, but they can also be limiting if they oversimplify the complexity of a situation.

Both my son and daughter play chess. They are 9 and 7, respectively, and they have a 1400 and 900 ELO rating, also respectively. You may not know what an ELO is so the quick definition is that it defines your “level”. Anyone above 2000 is close to a master level. The highest is around 2500. A 100 point difference is enough to predict who is more likely to win. Hence why my kids don’t play with each other!