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The Ten Commandments of Running a Business
10 simple rules to follow for running a business!
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Grey Goo for Dummies: a Layman's Breakdown of the Realities of the Nanotechnology "Worst Case" Scenario
What "grey goo" means in the context of nanotechnology, explained for the layman in plain terms.
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Olber's Paradox for Dummies Like Me
Olbers' Paradox is one of my favorite concepts in physics to think about, even though it is now considered resolved. Looking back at the history a bit, we find an unexpected source for solution.
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What Is Nanotechnology or "Nanotech"?
Nanotechnology is not a complicated notion, but it sure can sound fancy. If you've heard about it but you'd like to learn a little more, here's a quick primer on nanotech.
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The Anthropic Principle for Dummies Like Me
Why are all the numbers having to do with the universe so perfectly suited for intelligent life to develop? We'll take a look at the anthropic principle and the multiverse theory very briefly.
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What Should You Know Before Flying for the First Time?
Sitting at the airport, I looked around and was startled to realize I was far better prepared than almost everyone for every step of the journey. Here are things I do differently than most.
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What Does it Mean to Say that Gravity is Weak?
Sort of a "Physics for Dummies" look at the force of gravity. What makes it so "weak" when we obviously feel its powerful effects every day? Doesn't gravity dominate the universe?
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A Conversation on Consciousness: Futurism and Philosophy
Consciousness uploading, the dualism problem, and a wild philosophical and scientific discussion of things to come as the technological singularity approaches.
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Dark Energy and Dark Matter for Dummies Like Me
From dark matter to dark energy to the very fabric of spacetime itself, we may have a lot to learn about the universe. What do we actually know?
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How to Change Your Habits and Get More Stuff Done
Three quick, simple tips (okay, they'll take some time to implement, but you can get the concepts right away!) can change the way you're doing things on a daily basis.
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How to Be the Boss of Your Phone
It's the dawn of a new era of productivity, but at what cost? Is your phone the boss of you, or vice versa? Take control of your phone in just three easy steps here.
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Thinking with Jiu Jitsu and in a Distracting World
I found myself thinking about how I come up with ideas, the very action behind inspiration. What I came up with surprised me. Here are the three ways I think.
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40-Year-Old Athlete's Rules to Staying Healthy
This is the plan that has worked really well for me. I am over the age of 40, and I continue to remain very active.
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How to Start Using Passive Income
My own personal experiences with earning passive income thus far, and where I'd like to head in the near (and far) future
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The Speed of Light for Dummies Like Me
When I'm having trouble sleeping at night, I try to make sense of some of the most complicated concepts in physics and relativity. The speed of light is one of my all time favorites.
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How to Keep Ringworm, Staph, and MRSA Away From Your BJJ Gym
Protecting yourself from the heebie-jeebies is absolutely crucial when training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The onus is on gym owners, as well as on individual practitioners, to prevent skin infections.
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3 Ways to Help Rescue Dogs
If you have a big heart for our four-legged furry friends and want to help out with making the quality of a dog's life better, here are three simple ways you can make a huge impact.
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One Way to Fix Dachshund High Liver Values
Our miniature Dachshund dog, Hallie, passed away earlier this year. However, we were able to give her four great years, and in spite of what the vets said, we fixed her high liver values with diet.
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Facebook Scrabble Winning Strategies
Do you have an excellent vocabulary, but find yourself losing at online Scrabble to someone who lacks your word mastery? Here are some tips to help "game the system" in playing Scrabble.
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How to Save Money When You're Broke
Whether you're interested in investing for the future, or just to have some money put away for a "rainy day" or emergency, saving money when you don't have much can be tough. Here are some tips.
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In 100 Years, Artificial Wombs Will Make Pregnancy Look Barbaric
We've seen enormous progress that has changed our mentality about the way we live. Could childbirth be next?
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Remembering Hallie Borda-Smith
This is all about our beloved miniature Dachshund, Hallie, who lighted up our lives for four years. She brought so much light to our lives, especially Alley's.
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Transcendence Movie Problems
If you've been following the news in the tech world about "brain uploading" and all the crazy progress that has been made recently, you may have already noticed a large, gaping hole in the logic.
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Is Exponential Acceleration Part of Evolution?
Where are we going, and how did we get here? These are the two most important questions we can ask ourselves as a species, and here are some speculative answers based on today's best evidence.
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Why the Word "Transhumanism" Should Bother You, Too
As we continue to become one with our inventions, heading toward a possible technological singularity, there's only one thing that makes this revolution different: our perception.
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How Big is the Solar System?
Ever have a hard time falling asleep at night, but don't want to turn on the lights to do some reading? If you enjoy thinking about the universe, these thought experiments will blow your mind.