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From Mists to Mysts, Part 4: Packing Up
For the first time, Fortis noticed insects. The polar island had been devoid of anything except grass. Though George had mentioned the possibility of predators, they had seen no sign of life other than themselves and the coursers. He had … Continue reading
From Mists to Mysts, Part 3: Coming and Going
There was excited shouting from the pier. Someone was out on the end, calling back to several others in front of the first solid man-made building Fortis had seen so far. He could just make out carefully stacked stones in … Continue reading
They Can’t Win
You are in the water. Swim over to that loaded oil tanker. Push with all your might. Can you deflect it’s path? Not enough so anyone would notice. Would a hundred of you make a difference? A thousand? A million? … Continue reading
No Time to Rest
Ignorance is not a crime. That is, those who are ignorant are not culpable for their ignorance. But one of the greatest crimes among humans is hiding information, and worse still is constructing an environment which discourages thinking. The first … Continue reading
Interstellar Anthropologist, Part 8: The Shape of Things
It had seemed like a good idea to pass one last night on the ship, since it allowed Fortis to file an initial report into the non-destructible memory module. He also ran several simulations before he noticed his circadian rhythm … Continue reading
Bluster and Lies
Never forget those who wish to oppress are most likely to do so at the lowest cost to themselves. The cheapest route is often little more than instilling unjustified fear. There is a wild story making a small splash on … Continue reading
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Old Fears, New Fears, Real Dangers
I went to high school in the early 1970s, mostly in Alaska. We had hippies up there, but it was hard to tell them from rural residents who weren’t native. The antiwar stuff was more a matter of fashion for … Continue reading
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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
Security Theater: Stop Making Sense!
Bruce Schneier is so dangerous! He points out how the emperor is naked: Beyond Security Theater. If you find reading my blog worth your time, you’ll find this one essay even more so.
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Obamacare: Better Without
We have entered the age when it won’t really matter what we are talking about; if the government is doing it, you won’t like it. Consider all the parts of our lives where government has taken up the slack for … Continue reading
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