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Hole in the universe

The void: Imprint of another universe? – space – 24 November 2007 – New Scientist Space

«If Mersini-Houghton’s team is right, the giant void is the first experimental evidence for another universe. It would also vindicate string theory, our most promising understanding of how the universe works at its most fundamental level.»

Economy, Technology, Society

MuniWireless – As broadband use grows, so do jobs

«A recent report from the Sacramento Regional Research Institute should erase any doubts–if there are any still out there–that a region’s economic health is directly linked to the availability and use of broadband in the area. The findings quantify a widespread understanding that has driven municipal interest in broadband, particularly in areas that remain underserved by private providers.»

dixit

«And that was how they killed him, covered in the ashes of his dearest friend.»

Time’s relativity

Leap seconds

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Goddamn aliens

Goddamn aliens

Status

Relaxing by the fireplace, reading Neuromancer.

The Last Man on Earth

Go and see this gem with Vincent Price, now in public domain.
(The book – I Am Legend – is much better)

Internet Archive: Details: The Last Man on Earth

Logics

Suicide Bombing Makes Sick Sense in ‘Halo 3′

«I used to find it hard to fully imagine the mind-set of a terrorist.

That is, until I played Halo 3 online, where I found myself adopting — with great success — terrorist tactics. Including a form of suicide bombing.»

Even though the analogy is absurd, the analysis of that reality’s construction is very interesting. And it also shows how the virtual has been blended in reality’s tissue, slowly replacing it.

Never doubt our capacity for stupidity.

Man angry with son-in-law fingers him as terrorist to FBI – Yahoo! News

«The man, who admitted sending the email, said he did not think the US authorities would stupid enough to believe him.»

Two mental maps

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