David GambleinScience and Critical ThinkingThe Tesla Optimus Robot ScamEarlier this month Tesla ran an amazing demo of its Optimus robots. They danced, they played games, they poured drinks. Was it real?2d ago52d ago5
David GambleinThe Cult of FoolsCult of Fools Weekly (Oct 27, 2024) — “Hitler’s Generals”Trump’s own chief of staff calling him fascist would in normal times have moved the needle. These days? Nope. Also lots of other crazy…6d ago66d ago6
David GambleinScience and Critical ThinkingHow to completely screw up a Christmas ParadeThe Cookeville-Putnam County Christmas Parade has turned into an utter shitfest, so locals are organizing a whole community alternative.Oct 234Oct 234
David GambleinThe Cult of FoolsThe cult of fools (Oct20) — “The closest thing to God”There are vast numbers of people who sincerely believe Trump is the best choice. For some he is the chosen one and the closest thing to…Oct 2013Oct 2013
David GambleinScience and Critical ThinkingNew Loch Ness Monster sighting — Has Nessie been now confirmed as real?Since the 1930s, the Loch Ness Monster myth will occasionally pop up and gain a bit of media traction. Here are details of latest example.Oct 166Oct 166
David GambleinThe Cult of FoolsCult of Fools Weekly (Oct 13, 2024) — “”Hurricanes”It would appear that the October surprise might in many ways be the Hurricanes. As usual lots of other crazy stuff also happened last week.Oct 133Oct 133
David GambleinScience and Critical Thinking66,600 Bibles for $66.60 dollars each to shove down students throatsWell OK, not quite 66,600 copies, it is actually 55,000. Each copy will also cost way more than $66.60.Oct 910Oct 910
David GambleinThe Cult of FoolsCult of Fools Weekly (Oct 6, 2024) — “The VP Debate”Here is this week’s summary. It was tempting to lead with the Jack Smith filing that dropped last week, but I’ve gone with the VP debate.Oct 611Oct 611
David GambleinScience and Critical ThinkingThe 2024 Top 10 weirdest bits of published Scientific Research — #IgNobelEvery September since 1991 the IgNobel awards are given out, and so we now have the details of the 2024 awards. It really is wild and fun.Oct 25Oct 25
David GambleinThe Cult of FoolsCult of Fools Weekly (Sep 29, 2024) — “Trump Solutions”Trump does indeed have “solutions” that he proposes to bring to the table, and yes, it is indeed deeply stupid stuff.Sep 296Sep 296