Monthly Archives: Nov 2023

The Forbes covers

Forbes is an American business magazine featuring articles on finance, industry, investing, marketing and technology. It is known for its lists and rankings, including of the richest Americans etc. However, it is now also known as the magazine that do rose-tinted … Continue reading

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Shitstorms, cancel culture, and boycotts

Sam Altman has been in the media over the weekend and while this is not a direct comment on what happened at OpenAI, it would be wise to consider what Altman wrote 3 years ago: Pressuring an institution to make … Continue reading

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JFK

60 years ago today John F. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald, acting alone. And if you doubt that to be the whole truth I suggest that you read Michael Shermer’s “JFK Blown Away 60 Years Ago Today” and … Continue reading

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I know I was getting the walk around

I recently wrote to someone who is in a semi-political position in Denmark. They had been in the media regarding a topic I have some knowledge about and I could see that we are approaching another bad solution imported from … Continue reading

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On good men and cowards

The role of a journalist is to observe. But the role of a moral person is to act. A moral journalist will not allow their role as observer to override their human responsibility to act, to protect. When a car … Continue reading

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One month ago

Please read this by Amir Tibon: A month ago, at this hour, I had to tell my two daughters – 3.5 years old and 20 months old – that they must remain completely silent. No word, no cry. Continued (archived) … Continue reading

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Humanity has fought its first battle in space

I am using the term “humanity” loosely here. The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen launched a ballistic missile towards Israel but fortunately the Israeli “Arrow” missile-defense system worked and destroyed it en route. In space. How many people are surprised that … Continue reading

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Online activism

One problem with online activism is that it fulfills people’s desire to do good in the world, which stops them from going out and doing actual good. But, given what many online activists consider “good”, perhaps their inaction should be … Continue reading

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Capybara palate cleanser

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