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Greed and the Pendulum
The pendulum swings relentlessly. We have seen over the course of history when, coming out of the Slough of Despond, someone manages to rise up and push for what’s right. At least, as far as we can tell. So they … Continue reading
Sporting the Truth
Why do men love “fantasy leagues” so much? Because it allows them to assert their own human logic over something too variable to explain. We have come to the point we can reduce a player’s entire performance to statistics, as … Continue reading
Elements of Human Nature
[Note: This post has been updated by a later post on a related topic.] The most fundamental characteristic of what defines us as humans is our choices. That is, it’s not what we are, or what we do, but what … Continue reading
Interstellar Anthropologist, Part 6: The Story
Fortis was surprised the tea was so hot, when the cup was simply warm. It looked and felt like ceramic, but was hardly thick enough to explain the insulating effect on his hands. Another question he would ask later. Taking … Continue reading
Interstellar Anthropologist, Part 5: A Different Place
Dr. Fortis Plimick hesitated a moment at the doorway of the tent, blinking. There was artificial lighting inside, but it still took a moment for his eyes to adjust. His attention was drawn to the odd luminescence in patches on … Continue reading
Win64 Poorly Supported
On the one hand, 64-bit Vista and Win7 appear to run just about any 32-bit app just fine, aside from stuff too tightly wound into the system and kernel. So while you have to get 64-bit AV protection, you can … Continue reading
Interstellar Anthropologist, Part 4: Welcome
For once, he had actually gotten rather bored. It took quite some time before he saw the flying pod again, or one like it — most of a waking cycle and half the following sleep cycle. He noted the unremarkable … Continue reading
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DMV: Why It’s Broken
We all know what is meant by the nasty bureaucracy of any state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. It’s a byword, and we can make jokes about it. My old friend Jim Bennett of George Mason University traveled in the Soviet … Continue reading
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False Divide: Right versus Left
From ancient times, we understand humanity lived first under tribal social and political structures. The first kings were actually warlords, men who gained authority because they were effective in leading during emergencies which threatened the community. Eventually the respect and … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, government, propaganda, survival
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Interstellar Anthropologist, Part 3: First Contact
Caution, indeed. His data indicated the most common name for the star was Dolores. For a moment Dr. Plimick’s mind chased several humorous threads from that name. Ancient literature brimmed with associations. What brought him back quickly was the utter … Continue reading