Over at Daylight Atheism, Ebonmuse points out the practice and problems of using testimonials in lieu of trustworthy evidence. It's part of his series on critical thinking. On an almost-related matter, see this DI post on what it means to be "certain."
Rachel Maddow knows how to keep after a story. More journalists should take heed that they shouldn't merely serve as stenographers for those in power. They should aggressively pursue their stories, like Maddow did here, and speak truth to power. And shame on Laura Tyson for not taking…
I spotted this ornamental cabbage poking out of the snow while walking through Manhattan two days ago. Is this a hint of Spring to come or the very end of the summer? Here are a couple of other cool things I saw while strolling through Manhattan. How can you fit…
Stanford law professor Lawrence Lessig is a student of history. He has documented that, despite their proclaimed goals, most government regulatory agencies end up promoting "excessive government favors and excessive private monopoly power." In light of this history,) Lessig recommends that we disband the FCC and that we replace it…
Here's how. This is mesmerizing. I'm never seen a flock this big or this active in person.