I think it’s hilarious to imagine evolution’s failures. Think of how our digestive systems are able to function no matter which way we’re sitting or lying, carrying food to the right place in a peristaltic wave, even if it’s going against gravity. Think of the pre-human who didn’t get that gene. He’s all like, “check out this [...]
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Evolution’s Failures
Posted in general science, philosophy, psychology, technology on July 26, 2011 | 2 Comments »
The Myth of the Evil Genius
Posted in general science, horror, media, philosophy, psychology on May 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
The evil genius only exists in fiction. An evil genius cannot exist in reality, because in reality, intelligence and evil are incompatible. A genius acts rationally, and history constantly proves that it is rational to be good. Genius and evil are two terms that are nearly impossible to define, but most people know it when [...]
The Emotional Ramifications of Bleeps and Bloops
Posted in psychology, real life, technology on August 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The iPhone needs more options for the new text message sound. There are only six beeps, bongs, and honks available, with no ability to add new ones. I say this not out of a vain need for customization, but for the emotional well-being of iPhone users. This is modern life: You meet someone you like, [...]
Podcamp London + Contemplative Goose
Posted in psychology, real life, technology, writing on May 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Re: Podcamp London, and a goose I am now friends with.
PlayTV Canada (aka Game Time) is a Scam
Posted in media, misc, psychology, real life on November 2, 2009 | 385 Comments »
Just a few reasons why the late-night television “quiz show” by PlayTV Canada (now known as Game Time) is a blatant scam.
Normal Activity
Posted in general science, horror, philosophy, psychology, real life, tagged ghosts, halloween, parapsychology on October 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s Halloween time, so as one would expect, many ghostly happenings have been … happening. A few nights ago I had a lovely date night with myself. I got some snacks and some wine, turned off all the lights except for a single candle, and sat down to watch a scary movie. I’d never seen [...]
Book Review: Under the Banner of Heaven, by Jon Krakauer
Posted in book reviews, horror, philosophy, psychology, tagged mormonism, religion on October 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Review of the book Under the Banner of Heaven, by Jon Krakauer.
Reaction to Accusations of Police Brutality at the University of Western Ontario
Posted in philosophy, psychology, real life on October 16, 2009 | 6 Comments »
On October 14th, police took down a dangerous man at UWO. Here is my reaction to it.
The Emotion of WTF
Posted in media, philosophy, psychology, tagged baby on a tank, hitler, wtf on July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
WTF isn’t just shorthand; it’s a feeling with no other word to describe it.
The Mathematics of Wrong Numbers
Posted in psychology, technology on June 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What the hell is with wrong numbers? Who’s dialing them?
