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Knowledge is knowing that Frankenstein wasn't the monster. Wisdom is knowing that Frankenstein *was* the monster.

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Here's a fun fact: Back when I had a TV, the channel now known as TLC was called "The Learning Channel". Isn't that hilarious? As if anyone could learn anything from TV.

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Everyone likes to shine, but nobody likes to polish.

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The "Good Cop, Bad Cop" trick is a popular technique because it works even when you know they are doing it. The contrast between the 2 operators makes the less extreme one look mild in comparison, even though they would appear anything but mild in another context. But it doesn't work only with police. It can take the form of "good pope, bad pope" or "good Supreme Court Justice, bad Supreme Court Justice", or even "good media outlet, bad media outlet". Now that you are aware of this trick, you will see it everywhere.

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To say "I don't know" is a sign of wisdom, to say "I was wrong" is a sign of maturity. To pretend to know something you don't really know is a sign you have neither.

@StillIRise1963 And don't forget that savory classic from 2016: "Russia, attack my opponent".

The hardest part in building a perpetual motion machine is finding a spot to hide the batteries.

Heartbreaking story of Hind Rajab, a six year old girl, who frantically called for help after her family's Kia had been mangled by an Israeli tank. She was on the line for three hours as the Red Crescent tried in vain to get help to her. Then, she was shot and killed in cold blood. She was missing for 12 days before she was found. Her rescuers were shot and killed in cold blood. US military aid to Israel must end. Bibi must go. Hamas must go. counterpunch.org/2024/02/16/31

We've just announced a public in-person five day workshop! Join us in London, UK from March 18th-22nd and learn the Bellingcat methodology and open-source research skillset! Places fill up fast! bellingcat.com/workshops/march

Sometimes when people say, "Everything isn't about you.", what they really mean is "You aren't that important."

Somebody told me I should make Sodium Bromate. I said Na Bro.

Were the Three Blind Mice all siblings who were born with same congenital condition, or did they all go to the same school for visually impaired rodents?

My comments to TIME on the potential change in CDC guidance: “a reckless anti-public-health policy that goes against science, encourages disease spread, and puts everyone at risk. The bare minimum we should have learned from this devastating pandemic is that we should stay home when sick.”

time.com/6695102/covid-19-isol

"Studies have shown that a mere 10% shift from car drivers to bike riders has resulted in a 40% reduction in traffic congestion. Even if you never touch an e-bike, you would benefit from supporting their increased use."

electrek.co/2023/08/22/electri

@davidho When I was working at CERN, they conducted an independent safety and hazards audit for all employees. In presence of particle accelerators with high energy proton beams, radioactive materials, powerful lasers, and cryogenic systems, the most dangerous aspect of work was found to be the daily commute to work.

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