Author Archives: muser

UFO’s And The Government

The US Government has released some video footage of interactions between military aircraft and something that was not identified.  Evidently the proper term for these things is now UAP – Unidentified Aerial Phenomena.  This is probably a necessary change, since … Continue reading

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Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes is the invention of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.  The highly logical detective had an almost uncanny ability to form deductions based on the slightest bits of evidence.  Where others might see nothing more than some cigarette ash on … Continue reading

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Scientism

Some while ago I was a member of a science-oriented online group.  I noticed that many of the people in this group seemed to treat science as a sort of religion, rather than as an intellectual pursuit.  I especially noticed … Continue reading

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Faster Than Light Neutrinos

In 2011, researchers at CERN reported that some neutrinos appeared to travel faster than the speed of light.

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Cancel Culture and Richard Stallman

In the fallout from the news about Jeffrey Epstein and his human trafficking, Richard Stallman made some comments that were deemed offensive.  Because of this there was a clamor for his hide; he was evidently compelled to resign from his … Continue reading

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Victims Of Their Own Success

These days, many people adamantly refuse to take a vaccine, claiming that the vaccine can do more harm than the illness it is meant to combat.  It is true that there is a risk of adverse reactions to vaccines, as … Continue reading

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Nikola Tesla

I’m tired of hearing about Nikola Tesla. He wasn’t the noble crusader and misunderstood genius many people try to make him.   I have often been called stupid or ignorant for saying this.  I have often been told to look … Continue reading

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The Sky Is Blue

OK, Captain Obvious here, trying to make a point. Some people who profess an interest in science make claims such as, “The sky isn’t really blue,” and then go on to explain how the sky really isn’t blue.  They’ll refer … Continue reading

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A Rule Of Thumb

Where did we get the phrase, “Rule of thumb?”  One common explanation is that it refers to a legal precept that states a man was entitled to punish his wife with a stick no thicker than the thickness of his … Continue reading

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Conquering Mountains

When someone climbs to the top of a mountain, he is often said to have “conquered” the mountain.  What bullshit. If an ant climbs to the top of a building, has he “conqured” it?

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