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[29 Dec 2009 | 6 Comments | ]
The Singularity

Moore’s Law states that the level of technology/computing power available doubles every 18-24 months. This exponential growth has held true the last thirty years and shows no signs of slowing down. There is a physical limitation which will be reach but I have no doubt that by that time we will switch from silicon-based transistors to some other means. E.g. Just the other day scientists announced the world’s first molecular transistor consisting of a single molecule of benzene [LINK].
So what’s next? Well if computers get stronger/smaller/faster you might think we’ll …

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[28 Dec 2009 | No Comment | ]
2009 – A banner year for the Catholic Church

“I wonder on what basis anyone can say condoms make AIDS worse. The Pope is either stupid, ignorant or dim.” so says Richard Dawkins, speaking at a the University of Valencia after having been awarded an honorary degree. [LINK]
Dawkins was referring to the Pope’s comments in Africa earlier this year where the Pope said this about HIV/AIDS: “You can’t resolve it with the distribution of condoms. On the contrary, it increases the problem.”
Dawkins loves to stir things up as it were but he’s not alone. The pontiff’s comments have prompted …

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[20 Dec 2009 | No Comment | ]

Calamity! The Maui Jims have cracked. #
#riddle: when does 50+20 equal 60? #

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[13 Dec 2009 | No Comment | ]

Ok ok, I admit it, I've been having an affair with Tiger Woods. Not in a trashy way though. #
Bought a Ceci n'est pas une pipe + mario shirt #
At the "Radiation Oncologist" a new doctor added to the team #
Got my first U.S. Passport today #

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[1 Dec 2009 | 3 Comments | ]
Drawing Helps You Think

Drawing is something most people will claim not to be able to do. “I can’t draw”, “I am no good at drawing” or “I wish I could draw”. The ability to visualize is a foundational piece of our intellect. Drawing is just a physical manifestation of an image in the mind. Just as music encourages us to use different parts of our brains, there is much to be gained by the practice of drawing, even if you’re “no good at drawing”.
In the book “What Do You Care What …