Philosophers are still arguing over Plato’s theory of forms over 2 millennia later. And are arguing over concepts that have long ago been empirically testable. The study of philosophy seems to be useful similar to the way study of chess is useful.

I could use this but for mornings. This seems like a service that a ChatGPT agent could provide right now.

Please bookmark this accessible, documentary-length summary of existing scientific work on “sex” released by trans biochemist Julia Serano just three days ago… it’s so good: youtu.be/ZymYiwoRoC0?si…

The arguments and the targets change, but the goal remains the same. Trans elimination. They don’t care about trans kids, because if they did they would listen to the kids and their families.

Hans Rosling on how washing machines liberate women from hours of hard, time consuming labour

Most complaints about capitalism are actually complaints about the nature of physical reality.

I just don’t think I’m that bad to have around. Wish there wasn’t a whole political party dedicated to getting rid of me

When I look back at what I was able to accomplish at SpaceX, sometimes it is just unreal.

What a weak, weak boy. This is a boy, is afraid of what a strong self-actualized woman would do, and how he wouldn’t measure up.

For those who want some hope to cling to in these troubled times. While Christian Nationalists may feel ascendant now. They are dying out without being replaced. Perhaps that accounts for their panic.

A win for trans justice in Montana. Last week, the Montana Supreme Court affirmed what we’ve always known: trans people are protected under the state constitution. This decision blocks harmful birth certificate and ID policies that sought to erase people’s identities.

People don’t understand how routine launches are at SpaceX. It’s like in Gattaca where people don’t look up to watch. I was eating in the cafeteria, and I noticed a few people gathering by Mission Control. Confused I realized it was a launch. SpaceXers eating didn’t turn around.