Category Archives: Science & Technology
A Dinosaur Brain Fart From Fox
No, dinosaurs didn’t fart themselves to death. Now explain that to Fox News. Continue reading
Ethics Hero: “Gaia” Scientist James Lovelock
If other scientists involved in climate science were honest and straightforward about the limitations of their projections and research, they would not have forfeited so much of their credibility, appearing to be political and ideological advocates hyping the certainty of their projections to bolster public policies and environmental measures they personally support. Continue reading
A Last Word on the Kevin Coffay Sentence
If we are going to craft an effective message to make unreasoning drunk teens think again before endangering others on the roads, who better to use to send it than an insufficiently remorseful defendant who killed three passengers in recklessness and then added cowardice, callousness and betrayal his misconduct? Continue reading
Umpire Accountability, As The Day of the Robots Fast Approaches
Well, I suppose not hiring blind umpires would work, too. Continue reading
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“Titanic” Ethics
It would be ethical, on this centennial of the Titanic tragedy, for those in a position to do so to make a concerted effort to honor the victims and their families by honoring the truth. Thanks to James Cameron and his movie, this is impossible. Continue reading
The Pink Slime Debacle: Is Anyone To Blame?
Who’s to blame for the “Pink Slime” fiasco? Continue reading
Why Does American Public Education Stink? The Answer: Incompetence, Stupidity, and Fear. The Proof: THIS…
The NY Department of Education has banned education. You think I’m kidding. Continue reading
Filed under Education, History, Religion and Philosophy, Science & Technology, U.S. Society
Unethical Quote of the Month: Mike Daisey
Bulletin to Mike Daisey and others: Lies are never the truth. And nobody should trust or follow liars. Continue reading
Comment of the Day: “A Last Word on the Kevin Coffay Sentence”
The Comment of the Day suggests that brain chemistry isn’t the main reason today’s teens are irresponsible. Continue reading →
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