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One of my professors has the (real-life) initials of my most commonly used screen-name (no, not this screen-name). -
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insider information + outsider perspective = ideal for solving problems.
At least, that's what I think.
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1. I'm wearing semi-long cargo-style shorts, whatever you call those. I can't help but think of Iji ( Read more... ) -
Liveblogging Mike Davis's "Late Victorian Holocausts", Part 11: Chapter 7
One interesting aspect about this whole process of scientific discovery is that it, like many other discoveries, is totally "non-linear": the facts of the situation lend themselves strongly against a logical induction of causes and effects, and no aspect so far seems to have proven to be a "golden link" that magically ties everything together ( Read more... ) -
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Nope, I haven't been reading that book enough. I'm about done with chapter 7, though. I'll post about it when I'm done.
Also, I've started playing Spelunky. The game was inspired by La-Mulana and Nethack, and it really shows. It's also a lot of fun. -
Liveblogging Mike Davis's "Late Victorian Holocausts" #9: Chapter 6, section 1
The situation in China, at the turn of the 20th century: incompetent central government + corruption + jackasses worth of foreign powers + severe natural disasters (flooding AND drought) = perfect storm of civilian discontent ( Read more... ) -
Liveblogging Mike Davis's "Late Victorian Holocausts" #8: Chapter 5
I really can't say much more than I've already said ( Read more... ) -
Liveblogging Mike Davis's "Late Victorian Holocausts" #7: Chapter 4
"As throughout history when intervals of above-average rainfall have allowed agriculture to expand beyond the ecological boundaries of its long-term sustainability ( Read more... ) -
Liveblogging Mike Davis's "Late VIctorian Holocausts" #6: Chapter 3
Common themes I've seen so far ( Read more... )