Nietzsche Was an Arrogant Nihilist
Philosophers love to argue that human reason is either a cosmic accident or a cosmic inheritance. Nietzsche bet on accident. The older [read more…]
Punch Clouds and Sink Holes… a Connection?
Researchers are now looking into an intriguing connection between two fascinating and ever increasing environmental anomalies: the punch cloud in the sky, and the [read more…]
Smart Dust Could Spy On Your Brain
Intelligent dust particles embedded in the brain could form an entirely new form of brain-machine interface. The brain is whispering constantly, and [read more…]
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DNA to Assist Voting Centers and fight Voter Fraud in Elections
When you go out to vote this year, you can ditch your wallet and leave your ID at home, all you need is your DNA. It belongs uniquely to you — and, [read more…]
Nanotechnology and the Grey Goo Scenario: When Tiny Robots Go Rogue
Nanotechnology promises miracles, from curing disease to building materials atom by atom. But it also has its dark thought experiments. Enter “grey goo”: self-replicating nanobots that, if left unchecked, could consume all matter [read more…]
Camaroon’s Strange Histories, Killer Lakes, and the Frog the Size of a Housecat
Cameroon is one of those West African countries that absolutely refuses to be normal. It has killer lakes, monster [read more…]
The Real Origin of Black Friday
Most people think Black Friday is about bargain hunting, doorbusters, and cyber deals. Cute story. The real origin is darker, messier, [read more…]
“Science is the great engine of change, but we must remember that we are the engineers.” – Isaac Asimov
"Science is the great engine of change, but we must remember that we are the engineers." - Isaac Asimov
Camaroon’s Strange Histories, Killer Lakes, and the Frog the Size of a Housecat
Cameroon is one of those West African countries that absolutely refuses to be normal. It has killer lakes, monster frogs, colonial leftovers that won’t dissolve, and a national name that translates roughly to “Shrimp Land.” [read more...]
The Real Origin of Black Friday
Most people think Black Friday is about bargain hunting, doorbusters, and cyber deals. Cute story. The real origin is darker, messier, and a little more American: financial panic, urban chaos, and corporate sleight-of-hand. This is [read more...]
Elimination: Clearing Life, Freeing the Brain
Life holds too much. Emotional baggage, habits, attachments—they pile up and weigh the brain down. The book: Elimination: The Buddhist Methodology for Letting Go and Moving On by Chip Von Gunten (editor of Neurodope Magazine – yours truly) [read more…]
