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July 31, 2013
Bruce Schneier on the collapse of trust--and why it's a disaster for everyone
Bruce Schneier on the collapse of trust--and why it's a disaster for everyone
( 1:55 PM)
"The entire world of modern fantasy role-playing is a subtle joke on gold's unsuitability as a medium of exchange."
"The entire world of modern fantasy role-playing is a subtle joke on gold's unsuitability as a medium of exchange."
( 9:54 AM)
July 30, 2013
MIT investigates MIT, rules MIT innocent. Also, MIT is awesome, and can fly.
MIT investigates MIT, rules MIT innocent. Also, MIT is awesome, and can fly.
( 2:05 PM)
Benedict Cumberbatch Hates Liquids
Benedict Cumberbatch Hates Liquids
( 8:29 AM)
Prince Charles, public health menace
Prince Charles, public health menace
( 8:26 AM)
July 29, 2013
Finally, some straight talk about the culture of lawlessness among our white youth
Finally, some straight talk about the culture of lawlessness among our white youth
( 9:05 PM)
What is a U.S. "state"? The concept's origins in white-supremacism
What is a U.S. "state"? The concept's origins in white-supremacism
( 5:52 PM)
July 27, 2013
J. J. Cale, 1938-2013
J. J. Cale, 1938-2013
(10:38 AM)
July 24, 2013
The invention of "jaywalking" was a massive shaming campaign
The invention of "jaywalking" was a massive shaming campaign
( 7:24 AM)
July 23, 2013
Google Books and the rediscovery of the 19th Century
Google Books and the rediscovery of the 19th Century
(12:30 PM)
July 22, 2013
Paper is not dead
Paper is not dead
( 7:51 PM)
July 20, 2013
The war on transgendered people--and the left-wingers foolishly co-opted into it
The war on transgendered people--and the left-wingers foolishly co-opted into it
(12:44 PM)
San Francisco misdemeanor crime story, or Coen Brothers movie outline? You decide!
San Francisco misdemeanor crime story, or Coen Brothers movie outline? You decide!
(11:22 AM)
"If Hollywood tells you a story about Mexico..."
"If Hollywood tells you a story about Mexico..."
( 7:53 AM)
July 17, 2013
Who understood the modern surveillance state better: Orwell...or Tolkien?
Who understood the modern surveillance state better: Orwell...or Tolkien?
( 9:01 PM)
What if Ned Stark & Tony Stark were brothers?
What if Ned Stark & Tony Stark were brothers?
( 4:47 PM)
July 15, 2013
Jenny McCarthy, public health menace
Jenny
McCarthy
,
public health menace
(10:52 PM)
Essential TNC: "This is not our system malfunctioning. It is our system working as intended."
Essential TNC: "This is not our system malfunctioning. It is our system working as intended."
(10:26 AM)
A fascinating tale of awakening from enchantment
A fascinating tale of awakening from enchantment
(10:15 AM)
July 14, 2013
The Zimmerman acquittal isn't about "stand your ground." It's worse.
The Zimmerman acquittal isn't about "stand your ground." It's worse.
( 7:11 PM)
What George Zimmerman Can Do Now
What George Zimmerman Can Do Now
(11:59 AM)
July 13, 2013
An utterly true and accurate guide to understanding introverts
An utterly true and accurate guide to understanding introverts
(10:38 PM)
July 10, 2013
Garry Wills on popes sainting popes
Garry Wills on popes sainting popes
( 7:38 AM)
How Carne Ross Created a New Kind of Diplomacy
How Carne Ross Created a New Kind of Diplomacy
( 7:31 AM)
July 9, 2013
Shockingly, Ron and Rand Paul Continue To Have Entirely Random Associations With Virulent Racists
"Shockingly, Ron and Rand Paul Continue To Have Entirely Random Associations With Virulent Racists"
( 6:55 PM)
America loves broccoli!
America loves broccoli!
( 6:49 PM)
The Badass Flight Attendants of Asiana 214
The Badass Flight Attendants of Asiana 214
( 6:46 PM)
July 8, 2013
Happy 10th birthday to Crooked Timber
Happy 10th birthday to Crooked Timber
(10:00 AM)
July 6, 2013
A detailed and evenhanded summary of certain recent controversies in the SF&F world
A detailed and evenhanded summary of certain recent controversies in the SF&F world
( 1:23 PM)
July 3, 2013
Official TSA policy regarding transgender travelers
Official TSA policy regarding transgender travelers
(12:43 PM)
Do you suppose there might be a problem in SF convention culture?
Do you suppose there might be a problem in SF convention culture?
( 9:54 AM)