Monthly Archives: January 2022

The Flexible Optimist vs. Naive Optimism

Posted on 31 January, 2022 by alfin2101

In the long run, a person with a generally optimistic outlook will experience more opportunities in life for careers, friendships, and positive life experiences, than the chronic pessimist. But pessimism does have its uses for the flexible optimist. The wise … Continue reading →

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Germany vs. France: Who Will Run Out of Power Soonest?

Posted on 29 January, 2022 by alfin2101

France produces significantly more power than Germany, but a lot less CO2. Most of Germany’s power comes from coal — but the country is steadily phasing out its coal production in favor of imported natural gas from Russia. Germany’s situation … Continue reading →

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There is No Scientific Truth, Only Verifiable Conjectures

Posted on 26 January, 2022 by alfin2101

There is no scientific truth, only replicable science. Then it becomes theory, but not law. And not truth. There are fundamental laws of physics that have been overturned. Law is not truth, law is law, and in science, law can … Continue reading →

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A Catastrophic Moral Crime

Posted on 24 January, 2022 by alfin2101

More Bill Maher is a proper moron, but he occasionally has intelligent guests on his show. And like a broken clock, he is right two seconds out of every day. More from the above episode: It is important to remember … Continue reading →

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A Growing Brain Needs to Move and Go Places

Posted on 10 January, 2022 by alfin2101

Human cognition is based upon the simple concept of movement. The more the growing human moves — and is given good feedback on his movement — the better the brain can grow and integrate its many potential functions. Conversely, if … Continue reading →

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All Your Brains Am Belonging to Us

Posted on 1 January, 2022 by alfin2101

China is developing terrifying brain control weapons which could be used to paralyze and control its enemies and its own people, a report says. NYPost China is rushing to seize the military high ground in the various fields of brain … Continue reading →

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