by Tom | Feb 24, 2006 | Reading
I’m quoted in a news piece about wikis.
by Tom | Feb 24, 2006 | Science
What the f**k? Take a quantum computer that could run an algorithm if it was switched on. Through quantum interrogation, you can learn the result of a computation without running the computer. And someone has done it for real. So this must mean that our thinking is...
by Tom | Feb 24, 2006 | Business
Interesting to see the US starting to wonder what effect Tesco might have, given that WalMart isn’t doing well against them in Blighty.
by Tom | Feb 23, 2006 | Reading
An interesting look from the economist’s point of view at some libertarian questions:Do you think a minimum wage is an effective way to help the poor? [Answer: No]Do you think wealth accumulation is the result of exploitation? [Answer: Not always]Do you see...
by Tom | Feb 22, 2006 | Reading
I saw this photo mentioned in LbL and it gave me quite a shock. The more I look at it, the more I think it is Caroline (but the coat sleeves look wrong, but what would I know). Freaky.* Most memorable tube experience?Only I suppose because I immortalised it, but when...
