http://www.nextbigfuture.com/2016/09/floquet-time-crystals-could-exist-and.html Time Crystals in their ground state are moving through time, not space, breaking quantum time translation symmetry. more (more…)
Will in utero targeted genome editing, like Crispr, wipe out genetic “issues” like alcoholism, or propensity for violence?
I am speaking about the ethics involved, not just the science, ie where is the fine line of gene editing in utero? Everyone gets hyperbolic about Crispr allowing people to tailor children to their exact (more…)
A September 11th hotel story. Life Story. Thoughtful memories.. I will update!
I was at a 1000 room hotel in LA. Sept 11 AM had a literal 1000 check outs, and 1000 check ins that day. We had people sleeping in lobby, our bar, all restaurants. I sent people home, assuming further (more…)
When is it cheating, and when do we transcend humanity?
I was just saying to someone that the internet has made us Matrix-like superheroes with the ability to have ESP and real time upload of information. I appreciate Kurzweil’s optimism (Singularity is (more…)
When being right just makes you stuck. Don’t be stuck… a metaphor for being stuck in a car.
This was in lieu of this Jalopnik question: http://jalopnik.com/whats-the-worst-youve-ever-gotten-your-car-stuck-1780799839 That being said, I am sleepy, and have a right to change the story: In (more…)
Ambient music and sounds to keep you focused, studying, working, and getting stuff done. Also… be calm. And relaxed. Enjoy.
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Convenience erodes our ethical compass…. Uber & AirBnB are capitalist endgame of pure selfishness.
Most of you know I have problems with Uber. Of course, idealism is out the window when there’s savings or convenience (even if you risk some insurance company not paying a claim)… just like privacy is (more…)
Some thoughts on health and fitness, ie so you want to be and eat healthier?
Fast weight loss does not stay off, because science: http://fortune.com/2016/05/02/biggest-loser-weight-study/ I turn 40 this year. I am 6’6″. I weighed 270 in 2002. I weigh about 225lbs 15 years later, (more…)
A novella about a sentence or two in regards to Martin Swig, a failing memory, a novel story, million dollar cars in danger, my engagement soaking wet with two plungers… or The California Mille at Cavallo Point 1st May 2008
I met Martin Swig in 2008. I’ve never written this story, and it has little to do with him, so I will be succinct in 8 pages. From 2005-2008, I was part of a giant restoration / renovation of a historic (more…)
OT: How to keep a car clean like a gentleman, investing now instead of paying others to wash over lifetime of the car….
It seems – try and have a garage.2 buckets: one warm soapy water, one fresh rinse bucket. Grit guards preferred.Wash mits, no sponges. Ever. (any rec on a solid one you love?)Pressure wash system like (more…)