Monthly Archives: May 2020

Evonomics – Evidence for Tribalism in Economics

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Ted Howard NZ

Evonomics – Evidence for Tribalism in Economics [ 31/5/20 ] While I agree with the several of the main themes, there are also some significant errors in the thesis as written. 1/ Your description of “Science” as “It’s a method … Continue reading →

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Tom’s post suggesting covid is a political thing

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Ted Howard NZ

[Tom posted an image of death rates in democrat vs republican states.] [ 23/5/20 ] How did the democrats organise all the deaths in Britain, France, Italy, ….. Get real Tom. Look at the whole picture! [followed by Tom replied … Continue reading →

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Self Care

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Ted Howard NZ

Laurie [ 20/5/20 – What’s your strategy for boosting self-care, inspiration, and creativity?] Self care: Personal contact: Time with Ailsa. Hugs, talking. Finally allowed to play golf again. Diet – Pills – high dose vit C (2 x 7g a … Continue reading →

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Quora – Prediction

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Ted Howard NZ

Quora – Can the future be reinvented? If so, what is the proof of predicting with absolute certainty? [ 8/5/20 ] As several others here have noted – absolute certainty is not possible – for many different sets of reasons. … Continue reading →

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Bellying up

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Ted Howard NZ

Cinco de Mayo [ 6/5/20 – What is it that you are belly-ing up to? ] I seem to be “Bellying up” to a few things. Most mornings for the last couple of weeks to the “Foresight Institute Hive Mind” … Continue reading →

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Daniels facebook page – he asked – What are the most significant open questions regarding the Covid situation?

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Ted Howard NZ

[ 1/5/20 Daniels facebook page – he asked – What are the most significant open questions regarding the Covid situation?] How effective are various simple filter technologies at reducing the viral load to the environment and thence reducing the r … Continue reading →

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Why are Jetpacks a thing.

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Ted Howard NZ

Quora – Are jetpacks a commercial viability within the next 10 years? [ 1/5/20 ] Agree with Jeff. They are inherently dangerous, and vulnerable to single point of failure with fatal consequences. With fixed wing or rotor wing aircraft, if … Continue reading →

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Why isn’t communism as hated as Nazism

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Ted Howard NZ

[ 1/5/20 Foundations of Logic Question] Why isn’t communism as hated as Nazism? What level do you want an answer? We all tend to want simple answers to complex questions, and if a situation is actually complex, then all simple … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Facebook – feelings

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Ted Howard NZ

[ 1/5/20 Tom on Facebook – we are our feelings] For me, that model is too limited. Yes – certainly, our “feelings” are an important part of what we are, and they are deeply complex in ways that my 50 … Continue reading →

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Hitching Post

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Ted Howard NZ

Hitching Post [ 28/4/20 Laurie asked – What have you hitched your wagon to?] Hi Laurie, A bunch of ideas: 1/ That high tech intervention will allow indefinite life extension in good health with young looking bodies. 2/ That using … Continue reading →

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