by Tom | Mar 19, 2010 | Reading, Science, Tech
Nice skit with Sarah Palin discussing quantum mechanics: the idea of creating quick movies with avatars reading your text is neat. More seriously, here are some serious thoughts on the LHC:They had magnets worth more than some countries’ GDP (over $1bn) hanging...
by Tom | Mar 18, 2010 | Reading
A truly glorious 27b/6 for Easter.
by Tom | Mar 18, 2010 | Personal, Reading
Slightly uncomfortable to watch, but amazing to see singing actually taking place. Remarkable also how little difference there is between singing and not singing is. I’d like to see a side-by-side of someone who can and someone who can’t sing.
by Tom | Mar 17, 2010 | Reading
Now it all suddenly becomes clear. Genius. Chat Roulette Funny Piano Improv #1
by Tom | Mar 17, 2010 | Reading
Very cleverly crafted video. I wonder whether this structure might take off: looking at multiple sides of an argument using similar or identical words.
by Tom | Mar 17, 2010 | Reading, Science
George Monbiot writes a depressing article based on evidence that exposing opposed groups of people to scientific evidence that answers their disagreement is likely to polarise them even further. My paraphrase: “Yes, whatever you say, but that’s what does...