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Jul 11, 2014
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11 min 1,661 words 116 comments
Scott shares and comments on various interesting links from July 2014, covering topics from scientific research to cultural oddities, with his characteristic mix of intellectual analysis and humor. Longer summary
A collection of interesting links covering various topics from science, religion, and politics to quirky facts and historical events. The post includes discussions about genetic causes of obesity, quantum mechanics research, marijuana's relationship with schizophrenia, and various cultural phenomena. Scott shares both scientific findings and amusing anecdotes, ranging from ISIS's global domination plans to a Malaysian cult with a giant teapot. The links are presented with Scott's characteristic mix of intellectual curiosity and humor, often adding his own insights or skeptical observations to the shared content. Shorter summary
Sep 02, 2013
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9 min 1,278 words 30 comments podcast (28 min)
Scott shares a diverse collection of interesting links ranging from scientific studies and economic developments to cultural oddities and humor pieces. Longer summary
This is a collection of interesting links covering various topics from science, society, and technology. The links include studies about gender income gaps, nitrogen-fixing crops, racial representation in India, and unusual scientific findings. There are also some humorous entries about autocorrect fails and weather photos, as well as interesting cultural phenomena like the Patel Motel Cartel and Sweden's Gavle Goat. The post combines serious scientific and social commentary with lighter cultural observations. Shorter summary
Feb 24, 2013
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12 min 1,814 words 18 comments
Scott shares his monthly collection of interesting links spanning science, technology, history, and culture, with commentary on each story's significance or peculiarity. Longer summary
A collection of interesting links from February 2013, covering various topics from scientific discoveries to cultural oddities. The post includes stories about DNA data storage, unusual medical cases, economic statistics, technological advances in AI, historical curiosities like Irish slaves and green children, and various social and political observations. Scott presents these with his characteristic mix of intellectual curiosity and witty commentary, often noting when claims appear exaggerated or deserve skepticism. Shorter summary
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