Monthly Archives: December 2020

Sometimes it is necessary to encourage people to follow a protocol while at the same time challenging its appropriateness and suggesting possible alternatives. Source: John Ioannidis: Coronavirus lockdowns questioned by Stanford scientist on Fox News – The Washington Post

I love the idea of Bloomberg Businessweek’s Annual Jealousy List, in which its writers select and promote the work of others. My reaction to the choices is mixed, but one that struck me is Susan Berfield’s selection of What Happened … Continue reading →

Aeon’s sibling Psyche presents Nicholas Agar’s views: On the moral obligation to stop shit-stirring | Psyche Ideas But, far from being the mere random trouble-making of a typical shit-disturber, the slow and deliberate shit-stirring of philosophers is actually what they … Continue reading →

Source: (20+) Live | Facebook This happened a couple of weeks ago. Panelists included Niki Ashton (didn’t show up but submitted a statement of support), Paul Manley, . . .and my fellow student from half a century ago John Philpot. … Continue reading →

The claim that An irrational constraint is the motivating force in modern science is completely wrong. The first hint of this comes in the subheading “Is hard data the only path to scientific truth? That’s an absurd, illogical and profoundly … Continue reading →