Includes stuff about anything where feedback causes the system to adapt, including the systems of nature, those that are man-made or cultural, and those of the human mind.
Want proof? Read this. Every time the US government reacts in fear, doing a little more damage to the Constitutional rights of the people, the terrorists have won another battle. If they manage to get another Bush Jr into office, the erosion will pick up its pace again. Destination: Fascist America. And if you think …
I don’t often delve into politics here, partly because I find them distasteful and partly because I know that, realistically, any amount of good I could do would be minuscule. But I have to make an exception today. The government of the United States is broken. Just about everyone agrees with that. And just about …
I’ve long maintained that anyone with a normally-working brain can learn to be smart. This article lends weight to that opinion.
It’ll be interesting to see how this fight turns out. And important as well. If North Dakota wins, it’ll put a damper on any attempts to use carbon tariffs. (Yes, it does “unfairly” give renewable energy an advantage over coal powered energy — that’s the whole point to it. But if I read the law …
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At least a dog is likely to listen, or look like he’s listening. Cats, children, and non-scientist adults (unless you’re paying them) aren’t likely to even pretend interest.
Although this article hits the nail right on the head, I don’t expect Obama or anyone else to make any changes — except, perhaps, banning more ridiculous things (as the TSA has already done — correction, the restrictions have apparently been eased now). Even if Obama wanted to (which he might), he’d face huge political …
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I wonder what they’ll ban this time? Syringes? Pillows? Pants?
I’ve never been able to understand people who reject scientific evidence outright, in favor of whatever their chosen authorities dictate. (I recently saw a quote that sums it up: “[T]he problem with all the “science deniers” is they think the argument is about power and “we” think it is about what reality is.”) The book …
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It makes sense, things that are “good for you” never feel good. 😉
I’ve long suspected that brains don’t have to be human-sized for intelligence.