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Plutonism vs Platonism
20 years ago the platonists kicked Pluto out of the planetary pantheon. They’re still defending the ruinous decision, still oblivious to the need for trust and communication. = = = = = START ASSHOLE: For people who absorbed that version of the solar system as children, the 2006 decision required replacing something that had been…
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The answer is work, rehashed
The Spokesman newspaper has a strong and fair article on the homeless crime perpetrated by government and Catholic Criminalities. They look at all sides, especially normal businesses and normal people who are terrorized and ruined by the mess. Of course the “mayor” doesn’t see any problem. She is firmly pro-crime and pro-chaos. She only sees…
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Curses, foiled again
Finally some blessed RAIN. A narrowband storm ran directly through the fire-blasted quarter of town. This will halt the Polymarket-driven arsonists. They can plant their firebombs but they won’t have much effect, so I’m sure their banker bosses will find another way to keep them busy. Earlier this system gave broadband coverage to the northern…
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Cetaphil works.
Last year’s eczema gradually went away as the weather got cooler. It stayed away until this week, when my arms suddenly started bumping and itching again. Probably caused by a pileup of stresses (annual doctor appt followed the next day by the arson evacuations.) Last year I didn’t know what was happening or what to…
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Happy 100th, KCRC!
Speaking of radio log books and such, KCRC in Enid is celebrating their centennial. I remember when they celebrated their 50th! For many years KCRC was the first station in log book alphabetical listings. They didn’t try for the honor, just outlasted some stations with lower letters. CRC stood for Champlin Refining Co. The other…
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Duane’s laws
Duane Jones, the father of radio advertising, would appreciate this 1936 RCA booklet. Dealers mailed it out to local farmers. It’s a proper almanac with sunrises, moon phases, zodiac, etc. The pages are interspersed with ads for RCA farm radios. Major radio companies had special low-voltage models for farms, often designed to run off the…
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Now we know!
I’ve been wondering why so many of the arsonists appear to be working on a contract. Some are just flatout crazy or trying to gain a better life in prison, but others act like they’re on a mission for an employer who expects results. Now we see! = = = = = START DEMON: Visit…
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Parody replacement
Lots of common phrases started as parodies, then replaced the source. We have met the enemy and he is us has lost its parodic connection. The original was already obscure at the time. New example. Astroturfing is commonly used and understood, but grass-roots support is no longer current. = = = = = Meta-example: I…
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Another pointless Modest Proposal
1. We know which seasons and which areas are prone to quick ignition. Why not keep those areas wetter BEFORE the disaster happens? Use planes and copters to dip from lakes and rivers. Sprinkle broadly every week or so. The areas don’t need to be drenched, just less dry for a while. 2. This one…
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On a bet for sure
This arsonist is clearly working on contract. We don’t know yet if it’s a Polymarket bet or a gang thing. He started a brush fire on the popular Centennial Trail east of downtown, then reported it to 911. Video footage from a nearby security cam showed him starting the fire with Heat Starter Fluid, then…
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Deal?
Amodei, the Pope’s favorite asshole, is now jacking off to the potential of eliminating half of all jobs. Needless to say, the Dow is orgasming in sync. Tell you what, Dario old bud. If you can get AI to shave you, maybe I’ll believe your crap. I can shave better than you, and I’m an…
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Why reform is impossible
Somebody at substack was making a pretty good start on the need for better science communication. He said we need to show more humility and openness to alternate answers, especially when discussing “existential climate change risks”. If you can’t imagine alternate views IN A SENTENCE ABOUT IMAGINING ALTERNATE VIEWS, you’re a hopeless idiot. No chance…
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Reprint on dream layers
Linked in previous. The part about swindlers is relevant to Pangram “detecting” AI. When I wrote it I was mainly thinking of Bitcoin, the direct ancestor of AI. = = = = = REPRINT FROM 2019: Tonight’s dream was a dream about a dream. Not especially complicated. I dreamed that Spokane and Hong Kong were…
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Reviewing three misstated rules
I have three rules for clear thinking. All are correct interpretations of commonly misstated rules. 1. Ockham DIDN’T say “Simplify.” He said “Don’t make up extra things to argue about.” Reality is complicated! As long as you’re discussing reality without manufacturing talking points, you’re simple enough. Politics and the “social sciences” are nothing but extraneous…
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Non-homeless arsonist caught
This was on the east side of town, a week after the big fires. Since it was in the city, the regular firefighters caught it fast and knocked it down fast. = = = = = START QUOTE: Through their investigation, Detectives identified 61-year-old Danny J. Riesberg as a possible suspect and determined he is…
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