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  • The Disappointment of Seeing a Smart Colleague Share Something Stupid

    We’ve all been there. You’re scrolling through social media, minding your business, when suddenly you see it: A former colleague—someone you once respected for their intelligence, critical thinking, and rationality—has posted something blatantly false, misleading, or just flat-out ridiculous. Maybe it’s a conspiracy theory. Maybe it’s a misrepresented statistic. Maybe it’s a political hot take…

  • Why Stacking Wind Turbine Blades Is a Viable (Though Imperfect) Disposal Solution

    As the wind energy industry grows, so does the challenge of disposing of decommissioned turbine blades. While recycling and repurposing remain the gold standard, current limitations in technology and cost make these options difficult to scale. In the meantime, simply stacking used blades in controlled piles is a surprisingly practical disposal method—despite not being the…

  • The Hidden Economic Power of Radio Astronomy: How Stargazing Drives Global Innovation

    When we think of radio astronomy, we often picture giant dishes scanning the cosmos for distant galaxies and pulsars. But beyond unraveling the mysteries of the universe, this field has quietly revolutionized industries—from your smartphone’s GPS to life-saving medical imaging. The global economic impact of radio astronomy is staggering, though often overlooked. While it’s difficult…

  • Introducing Chechuche: The Elite Cleaner & Deodorizer You’ve Been Missing

    For years, gamers, hackers, and tech enthusiasts have relied on a secret weapon to keep their gear pristine and their spaces fresh—Chechuche. This powerful yet versatile cleaner has been the go-to solution for everything from streak-free computer screens to eliminating stubborn sneaker stench. And now, it’s time for the world to discover its magic. What…

  • Transcript of my speech given in Geneva Switzerland on Monday, March 3rd 3000, at “Millennium III: Humanity’s Past, Present, and Infinite Future” conference

    Keynote Address: “Evolutionary and Societal Transformations in Post-Millennial Humanity”Presented at the Third Millennium Global Symposium on Anthropogenic Futures (Millennium III: Humanity’s Past, Present, and Infinite Future)Location: Geneva, Switzerland | Date: 3 March 3000 Abstract:This transcript documents a plenary speech delivered at the inaugural session of the Millennium III conference, a multidisciplinary convening marking the turn of the…

  • Reductio Ad Absurdum: The Blog Post That Explains Itself Into Oblivion

    Welcome, dear reader, to what may very well be the most absurd blog post you’ll ever read. Why? Because I’m about to explain reductio ad absurdum using reductio ad absurdum—a technique so delightfully circular that if it were a snake, it would have already swallowed its own tail, choked, and then argued in the afterlife…

  • Why AI Should Focus on the “Should, Could, and Won’t” Tasks—Not Just the “Must”

    Artificial intelligence has made incredible strides in solving some of the most critical challenges in fields like healthcare, finance, and logistics. But while AI researchers often concentrate on automating high-stakes, essential tasks, they may be overlooking a vast landscape of opportunities—tasks that fall into the Should, Could, and Won’t categories. The MoSCoW Method: A Framework…

  • The Most Overly Comprehensive Blog Disclaimer in Human History

    Before you proceed, please read this disclaimer in its entirety. If you choose to ignore it, that’s on you—but don’t say I didn’t warn you. 1. I Am Not a Professional (Of Any Kind, Really) I am not a lawyer, so nothing I say should be taken as legal advice. If you need legal counsel,…

  • Why Radio Astronomy Deserves Greater Access to the Radio Spectrum

    The Power of Radio Astronomy Radio astronomy is one of the most powerful tools we have for exploring the universe. Unlike optical telescopes, which rely on visible light, radio telescopes detect radio waves emitted by celestial objects. This allows astronomers to study phenomena that would otherwise be invisible—such as black holes, distant galaxies, and the…

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