Watch these three guys discuss "God, The Universe and Everything Else," which includes extraterrestrials, creativity, science fiction, education, the Cold War, fractals, and so much more.
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6:30 am Mon
Sep 14, 2015
Sagan, Hawking, and Clarke have a gabfest (1988)
500 phrases from scientific publications that are correlated with bullshit
Matthew Hankins catalogs 500 phrases used in scientific articles that researchers use to figleaf the fact that their results aren’t statistically significant, and to hand-wave-away the fact that they’re publishing anyway.
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How scientists trick themselves (and how they can prevent it)
A smashing editorial in Nature catalogs the many ways in which scientists end up tricking themselves into seeing evidence that isn’t there, resulting in publishing false positive. Many of these are familiar to people who follow behavioral economics (and readers of Predictably Irrational). But, significantly, the article advocates a series of evidence-supported techniques (some very […]
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Our Generation Ships Will Sink
As noted in Cory’s review, Kim Stanley Robinson’s Aurora makes an undeniable case for ecological stewardship through a rigorous, gripping technological speculation about climate science, biology, space propulsion and sociodynamic factors. In this exclusive feature essay, Robinson explains the technology behind the best science fiction novel of 2015.
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Save over 50% on the ilumi bluetooth smartbulb and light up your world with any color from your smartphone
Set the mood with the ilumi A21 Bluetooth Smartbulb, a color-tunable LED light you can control and program wirelessly from your smartphone. Log onto the free app to choose from millions of colors, adjust the brightness of your lighting experience, and explore the library of amazing built-in programs. With a life expectancy of 20 years […]
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Pay what you want for this Javascript developer's bundle
If you’re looking to pursue a high-paying, high-reward career in coding, JavaScript is the language to learn. But it takes a lot more than basic coding know-how to rise to the top of the developer food chain. This bundle goes far beyond the basics, diving into popular frameworks, libraries, and strategies for coding efficiently and […]
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Get proof of your project management skills with top training and certification prep
It’s no secret that project management is one of the most valued and profitable skills today. Whether you develop proprietary tools for a tech company, or you regularly plan and execute tasks, this course is sure to improve upon your process. Gain a foundation of skills and concepts to double up on your project management […]
