"The Supreme Court seems all but certain to rewrite the country’s abortion laws when it rules in coming months on a case from Mississippi. But the real-world effects of that ruling will differ enormously depending on how far the justices go.In one scenario, only a small share of abortions now being conducted in the U.S. … Continue reading The New York Times Problem, Exhibit: Abortion
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Between the “Quotes” & Control
“Not needing a family member for support or because you plan to inherit the family farm means that who we choose to spend time with is based more on our identities and aspirations for growth than survival or necessity,” he explains. “Today, nothing ties an adult child to a parent beyond that adult child’s desire … Continue reading Between the “Quotes” & Control
Nightmare Fuel: Reproducing Xenobots & Grey Goo
"The US scientists who created the first living robots say the life forms, known as xenobots, can now reproduce -- and in a way not seen in plants and animals."-Katie Hunt, "World's first living robots can now reproduce, scientists say." CNN. November 29, 2021 What could possibly go wrong? Cf. The grey goo Wikipedia article … Continue reading Nightmare Fuel: Reproducing Xenobots & Grey Goo
The Understructure of Thought
Language imposes limitations. When we reason, we use language, whether symbolic or natural. But, our understanding, or, perhaps it is better to talk about it as an intuition, runs deeper than our reason. A common example can be found in a terms like "creepy", "janky", etc. We use these terms when there is uncertainty, when … Continue reading The Understructure of Thought
Rucking, or Walking with a Weighted Pack on Your Back
A gallon jug of vinegar and two 24 oz salsa jars in an old running day pack makes for a 15 pound pack "Just add a bit of weight to any old pack you have lying around the house, take a walk, and you’ll open up a whole new world of fitness...For the average guy, … Continue reading Rucking, or Walking with a Weighted Pack on Your Back
The Attack: Before, During and After
"President Donald Trump’s assault on American democracy began in the spring of 2020, when he issued a flurry of preemptive attacks on the integrity of the country’s voting systems. The doubts he cultivated ultimately led to a rampage inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, when a pro-Trump mob came within seconds of encountering Vice … Continue reading The Attack: Before, During and After
Mass Movements & Affinity Groups
"You don’t have to have a deep and intimate knowledge of the left or any of its manifestations to be part of its future. If you disagree with my values, if you think the left should change from what it has been, the path is simple: do the work. Convince people. Convince me. Organize. Get … Continue reading Mass Movements & Affinity Groups
Communities vs. Transactions
My wife and I have different ways of looking at the world. It occurs to me today that the ambiguity of these two ways of looking at relationships is often exploited. I think my wife's understanding is typical. In her view, people do things for one another because they care about one another. Unless it … Continue reading Communities vs. Transactions
The Internet of Grift (Non-Fungible Tokens Edition)
"The moment that something has bubbled up to the surface long enough for it to establish real value is the exact moment at which those engineering the system for their profit are planning to exit or have already left. All of the flashy press has likely died down due to the market cap crashing from … Continue reading The Internet of Grift (Non-Fungible Tokens Edition)
Social Justice Kittens 2022
Social Justice Kittens is a calendar of cute kittens and social justice statements made in social media that provide food for thought about social justice. Is math inherently racist? Spend August thinking it over! The perfect gift for your politically involved friends, of whatever political stripe. When I saw this is brought to mind a … Continue reading Social Justice Kittens 2022
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