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Seeking Clarity: The more things change...
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Commentary on current issues in science, technology, economics, politics, and other things that matter (to me). Wednesday, April 23. The more things change. Without question, liberals in the U.S. have (for years) been desperate for the departure of George W. Bush from the presidency, confident that a change in leadership will turn the country around. This Economist article. A highly opinionated, thought-provoking piece. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Subscribe with a feed reader. John: No Second Troy.
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Seeking Clarity: A Second Look (Math and econ edition)
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Commentary on current issues in science, technology, economics, politics, and other things that matter (to me). Tuesday, April 29. A Second Look (Math and econ edition). This is the first post in what will become a regular feature on this blog: A look back at previous posts that are related to newly-discovered content. Further support for prediction markets. Trading on the Wisdom of Crowds. How accurate are prediction markets in U.S. elections? How to predict the future. What are your odds of dying.
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Seeking Clarity: A Second Look (Internet edition)
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Commentary on current issues in science, technology, economics, politics, and other things that matter (to me). Sunday, May 18. A Second Look (Internet edition). Two posts that hint toward a shaky future for Facebook. Who Needs Another Social Network? Did Microsoft Overpay for Its Facebook Stake? Facebook: destined for obscurity? Charter Communications joins the band of Internet service providers spying on their users. Also, computer security expert Bruce Schneier on the importance of data privacy.
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Seeking Clarity: May 2008
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Commentary on current issues in science, technology, economics, politics, and other things that matter (to me). Sunday, May 18. A Second Look (Internet edition). Two posts that hint toward a shaky future for Facebook. Who Needs Another Social Network? Did Microsoft Overpay for Its Facebook Stake? Facebook: destined for obscurity? Charter Communications joins the band of Internet service providers spying on their users. Also, computer security expert Bruce Schneier on the importance of data privacy. A Sec...
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Seeking Clarity: Returning purity to sports
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Commentary on current issues in science, technology, economics, politics, and other things that matter (to me). Tuesday, May 13. Returning purity to sports. How We Would Fight Steroids If We Really Meant It. Two articles that attempt to address the question of how to combat doping (the use of performance-enhancing drugs) in sports. The first piece. To dope. The second piece. From the Freakonomics Blog, provides a creative, remarkably simple solution for discouraging doping. I like it! Thanks for the post!
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Seeking Clarity: February 2008
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Commentary on current issues in science, technology, economics, politics, and other things that matter (to me). Friday, February 22. The downfall of Romney? What Is It About Mormonism? New York Times Magazine). Did (at least for a while) on the Presidential campaign trail, and even more surprised how little attention was paid in the mainstream press to the challenges any Mormon candidate for President would face in this climate. I was glad, then, to see this article. Labels: New York Times. South African...
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Seeking Clarity: October 2007
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Commentary on current issues in science, technology, economics, politics, and other things that matter (to me). Wednesday, October 31. The Right Brain vs. Left Brain Test. Yale neurologist Steven Novella has a good explanation. For how this illusion works. He also completely debunks the claim that this is a "right brain vs. left brain" test (which sounded pretty silly to me from the get-go). If you're still having trouble seeing her spin in both directions, check out these images. Monday, October 29.
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Seeking Clarity: Facebook: destined for obscurity?
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Commentary on current issues in science, technology, economics, politics, and other things that matter (to me). Monday, April 21. Facebook: destined for obscurity? Contrast that with Google, who is still king of online searching, but at the same time seems to be releasing a new product. Every other week in an attempt to diversify their offerings. This very smart Economist article. There are already existing tools (such as FriendFeed. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Subscribe with a feed reader.
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Endless Capacity for Useless Information: April 2008
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Endless Capacity for Useless Information. Wednesday, April 9, 2008. I've been MIA for awhile. Here are the highlights. Yes, again) I'm now living in Chicago. yay. due mainly to. 2 I'm going back to school in the fall. yay! More info to come. Or am i just convincing myself.anyway - i place my computer bag and my rollerbag on the step, and feel like they're staying cleaner. also - these huge stalls have individual sinks and mirrors. whic means you can wash your hands and face and brush teeth, r...Ok i know...
