Thursday, October 28, 2021

Thinking Better ....if it isn't already too late :(

 I happen to be currently reading and enjoying Marcus du Sautoy's latest book, "Thinking Better" and lo-and-behold Grokscience has a fresh podcast with him:

https://grokscience.wordpress.com/2021/10/27/thinking-better/

ADDENDUM:

...and on the heels of the above podcast, here's another with Marcus discussing his book:

https://www.kpcw.org/show/cool-science-radio/2021-10-28/thinking-better-the-art-of-the-shortcut-in-math-and-life-author-marcus-du-sautoy-oct-28-2021


Saturday, October 9, 2021

A Grim Paradox

 You've likely heard of Thomson's Lamp paradox (or you can look it up), but have you heard of the Grim Reaper paradox:

https://www.futilitycloset.com/2021/10/02/the-grim-reaper-paradox/


Friday, October 8, 2021

Drugs and People, Duhhh

 People's genetics and metabolism differ... this is such an obvious truism that it's kind of a shame articles like this even need to be written... but folks prefer thinking along binary, all-or-nothing, black-and-white lines, instead of in terms of continuities and nuances, so yes it needs be said aloud:

https://theconversation.com/why-prescription-drugs-can-work-differently-for-different-people-168645


Saturday, October 2, 2021