Evo Terra's Blog, page 12
January 15, 2014
Welcome to the future. You're dead.
This great BBC infographic clearly shows the no-so-rosy future ...
Welcome to the future. You're dead.
This great BBC infographic clearly shows the no-so-rosy future ahead of us.
The concept of deep time escapes most of us. That lack of understanding leads to all sorts of silly problems. Gaining it is key to breaking out of the bullshit that keeps us focused on the short term.
But what the hell. We're won't live to see one billion.
◆ Get it here: http://goo.gl/7PXMhV
Attn: +Charlie Cavanaugh Toft. Helpful for your Foundations of Critical Thinking class?
This great BBC infographic clearly shows the no-so-rosy future ahead of us.
The concept of deep time escapes most of us. That lack of understanding leads to all sorts of silly problems. Gaining it is key to breaking out of the bullshit that keeps us focused on the short term.
But what the hell. We're won't live to see one billion.
◆ Get it here: http://goo.gl/7PXMhV
Attn: +Charlie Cavanaugh Toft. Helpful for your Foundations of Critical Thinking class?
Uber just got cheaper!
Don't have it yet? https://uber.com/invite/uberevoterra
Seriously. You'll never...
Uber just got cheaper!
Don't have it yet? https://uber.com/invite/uberevoterra
Seriously. You'll never take a cab again. And if you sign up for that link, we both get $20 on your first ride. And since I take it about once a week, I could use it!
Don't have it yet? https://uber.com/invite/uberevoterra
Seriously. You'll never take a cab again. And if you sign up for that link, we both get $20 on your first ride. And since I take it about once a week, I could use it!
Molly Schuyler Vs. Sayler's 72 oz Steak Record - New World Record
At my office, we have occasional ...
Molly Schuyler Vs. Sayler's 72 oz Steak Record - New World Record
At my office, we have occasional "food challenges". Most of them are based on speed, and I've won every single one I've entered. Go big or go home. Close behind me is always +Kim Hand, and we leave the rest about halfway through when we're done. As such, we've been barred for entering future competitions.
But I think Kim and I have met our match with Molly. She -- somehow -- crams an entire 72-oz steak down her gullet in 2 minutes 44 seconds. Pretty sure she's using her front teeth to tear through flesh and swallowing chunks whole.
I have not confirmed that she lost all of her molars in a freak trapeze accident, but would not be at all surprised if this was a cooping mechanism.
At my office, we have occasional "food challenges". Most of them are based on speed, and I've won every single one I've entered. Go big or go home. Close behind me is always +Kim Hand, and we leave the rest about halfway through when we're done. As such, we've been barred for entering future competitions.
But I think Kim and I have met our match with Molly. She -- somehow -- crams an entire 72-oz steak down her gullet in 2 minutes 44 seconds. Pretty sure she's using her front teeth to tear through flesh and swallowing chunks whole.
I have not confirmed that she lost all of her molars in a freak trapeze accident, but would not be at all surprised if this was a cooping mechanism.
Oh, right. Instagram.
Oh, right. Instagram.
Google gets into the thermostat business.
It may be the next bubble, but The Internet of Things is ...
Google gets into the thermostat business.
It may be the next bubble, but The Internet of Things is getting plenty of attention. And money. Privacy freaks will wonder how your temperature habits will be used to influence the ads you see. More level heads will take a longer view. And probably start looking for some investment opportunities.
It may be the next bubble, but The Internet of Things is getting plenty of attention. And money. Privacy freaks will wonder how your temperature habits will be used to influence the ads you see. More level heads will take a longer view. And probably start looking for some investment opportunities.
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Is this the end of net neutrality?
Edited, as I needed some time to contemplate.
Not necessarily...
Is this the end of net neutrality?
Edited, as I needed some time to contemplate.
Not necessarily. What today's ruling says is basically this:
"You were stupid to not to treat broadband providers as common carriers years ago, FCC. And since you didn't, that means you can't enforce important things, like non-discrimination. So technically, Verizon wins.
At least until you get your shit together and reclassify internet access so we can enforce neutrality, you idiots you."
So if the FCC doesn't act (and they say they will) or the politicians find away to gut the new rules (and I'm not sure what role they play), we could have a more defensible system in the near(?) future.
And here's what I originally wrote:
Today the U.S. Court of Appeals sided with carrier Verizon, effectively shutting down net neutrality and opening the door for "preferred access" of the web.
Yeah... this sucks.
Oddly enough. there wasn't a lot of commotion on the topic in the weeks and months leading to this decision. Nothing like the SOPA outcry. Maybe we're just numb.
Here's to hoping the FCC can quickly adapt, or innovation may suffer.
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Edited, as I needed some time to contemplate.
Not necessarily. What today's ruling says is basically this:
"You were stupid to not to treat broadband providers as common carriers years ago, FCC. And since you didn't, that means you can't enforce important things, like non-discrimination. So technically, Verizon wins.
At least until you get your shit together and reclassify internet access so we can enforce neutrality, you idiots you."
So if the FCC doesn't act (and they say they will) or the politicians find away to gut the new rules (and I'm not sure what role they play), we could have a more defensible system in the near(?) future.
And here's what I originally wrote:
Today the U.S. Court of Appeals sided with carrier Verizon, effectively shutting down net neutrality and opening the door for "preferred access" of the web.
[image error]
Is this the end of net neutrality?
Today the U.S. Court of Appeals sided with carrier Verizon, effectively...
Is this the end of net neutrality?
Today the U.S. Court of Appeals sided with carrier Verizon, effectively shutting down net neutrality and opening the door for "preferred access" of the web.
Yeah... this sucks.
Oddly enough. there wasn't a lot of commotion on the topic in the weeks and months leading to this decision. Nothing like the SOPA outcry. Maybe we're just numb.
Here's to hoping the FCC can quickly adapt, or innovation may suffer.
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Today the U.S. Court of Appeals sided with carrier Verizon, effectively shutting down net neutrality and opening the door for "preferred access" of the web.
Yeah... this sucks.
Oddly enough. there wasn't a lot of commotion on the topic in the weeks and months leading to this decision. Nothing like the SOPA outcry. Maybe we're just numb.
Here's to hoping the FCC can quickly adapt, or innovation may suffer.
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This is why I keep doing Karaoke .Perhaps someday...
This is why I keep doing Karaoke .Perhaps someday...
