Speaking of IQ: In the US, since 1955, ambitious would-be college students have been taking the National Merit Tests. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Merit_Scholarship_Program It is much like … (View Post)

The two stranded American astronauts make me think that NASA officials should read Heinlein's short story, "Delilah and the Space-Rigger", especially the very end. (View Post)

On a more pleasant subject: The new Boeing CEO is getting good notices: "Congratulations, Kelly Ortberg. You’ve just landed a job that is simultaneously the best and worst in Corporate America. … (View Post)

The Egyptian government withdrew 10 million dollars in cash from a branch bank in January 2017. Some investigators wonder whether that money went to the Loser, perhaps to reimburse him for the 10 mil… (View Post)

In the US, our social media has the legal privileges of publishers, without the legal responsibilities. If there is a clear solution to that, it has escaped me. (View Post)