Category Archives: Science

Going Deep

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: David Brooks is more open than the next pundit to considering the world in terms that go beyond the political, and to endorse the notion that while culture and politics are symbiotic, the former often trumps the latter. … Continue reading →

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Eppur è Ancora Lì

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Used to be 2Blowhards was my first blog stop in the morning and Steve Sailer second.  After the shuttering of 2Blowhards, Steve moved to #1 and he stays there.  I like the constant struggle to see what is … Continue reading →

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Linkage

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Interesting how much some of these pathetic (if also zany) Brutalist Yugoslavian monuments — shown here in photos by Jan Kempenaers — resemble contemporary chic architecture. Coincidence? An interview with journalist Colin Flaherty, who has been tracking the Knockout … Continue reading →

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The Mighty Saturn V

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Epaminondas

epiminondas writes: The Saturn V was the most powerful rocket ever built and it powered many lunar and earth orbit expeditions. In this fascinating eight minute clip produced by a high-speed camera, we see a beautiful display of its awesome power. … Continue reading →

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Calling Dr. Dalrymple

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Theodore Dalrymple is a political and cultural commentator whose opinions I often but do not always share.  He is also, or he can be, an insufferable prig with Tory tendencies. I like to think when he exhibits these … Continue reading →

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Put on Your Thinking Cap

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Epaminondas

epiminondas writes: You’re going to need it…

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Linkage

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Unleash the Beef shares the eulogy from his father’s funeral. It could almost serve as a eulogy for traditional American manhood. Related. Bring back the ’70s-style sex film! This strikes me as one of the great … Continue reading →

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Documentary Recommendations

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I haven’t had much time to blog lately. Real life has kind of taken a dump on my internet profile. But I have managed to catch a few nice documentaries on Netflix Instant. Thought I’d pass … Continue reading →

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Linkage

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Listen, I’m the last guy to complain about a statue of RoboCop, but isn’t it kind of amusing that Detroit — the postercity for fuckupitude — is getting such a monument? While the city crumbles to … Continue reading →

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Linkage

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: The Soviet erotic alphabet. Great to see that the smart and cantankerous Will S. is blogging again. More on Bitcoin. The alternative-currency meme has really become something. Joys of multiculturalism, cont. And more. The things some people … Continue reading →

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