Global Warming Explained
Many people are confused about global warming. But the science is actually pretty simple. Keep reading to learn more.
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Quantum Computing for Morons
Quantum computers will transform the world. This post explains how they work, in an accessible manner that doesn’t misrepresent the science.
Incentivizing The Market To Do More Science
The free market doesn’t provide much incentive for companies to pursue not-soon-to-be-commercializable science. In academia, many of the benefits of market forces are lost – such as Darwinian competition for best practices and the ability of start-ups to “disrupt” the establishment. A third strategy would be for governments to create large prizes for scientific advancements, spurring companies to pursue scientific research.
How To Lose Weight And Be Super Healthy With Nutrition Science And Psychology
Most nutrition advice is either unscientific (eg. “cut out all carbs!”), or ignores human psychology (eg. “just eat less!”). Read this to learn heathy and effective diet advice that’s based on science and doesn’t leave you feeling hungry or unsatisfied.
Are You Smarter Than Extraterrestrial Aliens?
There are over 100 billion stars in our galaxy. Yet the search for extraterrestrial intelligence has come up empty while looking for alien signals. Some “great filter” likely exists, preventing life from developing or progressing to colonize the galaxy. Perhaps this filter is the unusually high intelligence that humans possess.