Tag Archives: Science
Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 11/27/2011
This is a late post. Usually I try to post something at least once a week, but school has been catching up to me and I’ve been busy. We’ll see if the holidays and school will keep me busier. Art … Continue reading
Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 11/13/2011
Culture Overpopulation is a myth. [H/T Nathan Blackerby] I’ll let you judge it for yourself. (now in blogroll) Episode 1 is below: Could this be the answer on how Stonehenge was created? Economics Economic complexity in terms of exports and imports. … Continue reading
Let’s See What’s In the News Today: 11/06/2011
Abortion World map of abortion laws. Culture Everyone laments that the world is overpopulated since the world has reached 7 billion people. But what if it turns out the world is actually underpopulated? 10,000 Solutions is a site that Arizona … Continue reading
Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 10/23/2011
Anti-Natalism Is anti-natalism unthinkable or dangerous? David Benatar says no. Philosopher Jean Kazez argues that pitting the Green anti-natalist against the Gray pro-natalist, the gray would win. Interesting comments as well. Looks like I’m going to have to study Cornucopianism. … Continue reading
Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 10/16/2011
Books Nice! Camus’ The Fall has been turned into a 5-minute animation. Note: this will only make sense if you’ve read the book. Otherwise, you might be lost: Culture Alcohol does not cause violence, promiscuity, or anti-social behavior. Rather, it’s your cultural expectation … Continue reading
Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 10/02/2011
Books Google puts the Dead Sea Scrolls online (in high resolution). Guide to fantasy and/or sci-fi books. Economics When it comes to economics, “we’re all Mormons now.” Studies show that when women take on their husbands’ last name, she gets … Continue reading
Seven Hours of Feynman Physics Lectures
All I can say it “WOW!” Bill Gates has personally bought the rights to these lectures that you can view online. Freaking amazing! But then again, physics has always been my thing.
