My main interest is the relationship between decision theory and belief change, or rational belief change theory (RBCT). My Ph.D. thesis investigated the role RBCT plays in the evaluation of scientific explanation. I also investigate its role in other parts of the pure sciences, as well as in economics, psychiatry, and other applied fields.
I am also interested in irrational belief change: how religious fanatics, pseudo-scientists, and economic con men convince people. I contribute to Skeptic and Free Inquiry magazine, and (occasionally) to the Quatloos! economic scams blog.
My main hobby is Jewish chess history. Please visit my blog if you are interested in the subject. I am also a big fan of classical music and books. Visit my hobbies and interests page for more information, and for links to sites I regularly visit.
My wife, Sigal, is a social worker in a hostel for the mentally ill, "Atid Hadash" [New Future]. You can download her CV in Hebrew or in English. Last update: June 2010.
You can also visit the 'family and friends' part of this web site for more information about us and other family members.
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