Saturday, August 2, 2025

There was NO first human


@john2001plus
2 years ago
I disagree.  Evolution seems to occur in spurts, often due to changes in the environment.  There would have been a transition, but one that was relatively sudden.

Scientists Discover Potential Cancer Cure in Ancient Tomb

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XfiWQKQ49Oo

I have heard that cancer cells are weaker than normal cells because of their constant replication. This makes them easier to kill, yet we still have not cured cancer. I believe it is likely that a cure could be found in my lifetime.

What ACTUALLY ROTS in your GUT! (It's not meat...)

Hear me out…


https://www.youtube.com/shorts/g3IrUIJytMY

@john2001plus
0 seconds ago
This is how Steve Irwin died. Wild animals are not pets, and they do not care if they kill you.

A future car

Microsoft Announces World's First Topological Quantum Chip

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9SBVZr3lbS0

I have always been skeptical of quantum computing. Some of the claims made about it don't seem to make sense, such as suggestions that quantum computers access physical dimensions we cannot see. Others even claim they do not fully understand how their quantum computers work.

I am sure quantum computing works to some degree, but there are practical limitations. The number of qubits that can be packed into a small space will likely always be restricted. Furthermore, many systems require cooling their circuits to near absolute zero, making them impractical for widespread use.

Why is “son” spelled with an O?

What Is "Middle" About The Middle Ages?

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Kung Fu-Mantis style!

Trump's EPA looks to overturn scientific reason for climate regulations

State of play: Zeldin argued that he's in favor of less pollution, and cast emissions rules as a distraction, saying "this is an economic issue."

"We want clean air, land and water. Conservatives love the environment, want to be good stewards of the environment," he said.

But he alleged there are people who want to "bankrupt the country" in the name of battling climate change.

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Annual finance for climate action surpasses USD 1 trillion, but far from levels needed to avoid devastating future losses - CPI

https://www.climatepolicyinitiative.org/press-release/annual-finance-for-climate-action-surpasses-usd-1-trillion-but-far-from-levels-needed-to-avoid-devastating-future-losses/

According to Google:

Annual global climate finance flows reached almost $1.3 trillion in 2021/2022, doubling from 2019/2020 levels. However, this represents only about 1% of global GDP, and experts estimate that much larger investments are needed to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.



Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The Fear of Frankenfoods | GMOs

Four Times a Day | John Harvey Kellogg

This is long, but very interesting.


"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead.

Friday, July 18, 2025

Why the Modern Diet Is Making You Sick


"Jordan Peterson continues to follow a carnivore diet, specifically a restricted version focusing on beef, salt, and water. He and his daughter, Mikhaila, have both spoken publicly about their experiences with this diet, citing improvements in various health issues like autoimmune conditions, depression, and sleep problems. 
More Details:
  • Lion Diet:
    Peterson and his daughter follow a strict carnivore diet called the "lion diet," which limits their food intake to only beef, salt, and water. 
  • Rationale:
    They believe this diet, which eliminates all other foods, can help with autoimmune conditions, mental health issues, and other health problems. 
  • Impact on Peterson:
    Peterson has reported experiencing positive impacts, such as reduced inflammation, improved gum health, and increased strength, since adopting the diet. 
  • Controversy and Concerns:
    The diet has faced criticism and concern from some experts, who point to potential health risks like nutrient deficiencies and the difficulty of maintaining such a restrictive diet long-term. 
  • No Recommendation for Others:
    While Peterson and his daughter have shared their experiences, they have also emphasized that they don't recommend this diet for everyone. "
My problem with the video is that it doesn't present any evidence that carbohydrates are harmful. He refers to it as a "glucose diet," but our bodies, especially our brains, run on glucose as a source of energy.

It's important to distinguish between glucose (which comes from starches) and sucrose (table sugar). There is overwhelming evidence that sugar is harmful to our health, but this doesn't apply in the same way to all carbohydrates. 

 When it comes to poor health, we could blame diet, excess weight, or a combination of the two. People gain weight because they consume more calories than they burn. Eating too many carbohydrates can contribute to this, but that doesn't mean we should eliminate them entirely. 

 I've also seen a number of videos claiming that humans are carnivores. That's simply not accurate. Only a few species are obligate carnivores that can survive on meat alone. Humans are omnivores; we have teeth and digestive systems adapted to a varied diet.

Thursday, July 10, 2025

The Star that will Enter the Solar System

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix4HX62YH4o&t=389s

Hundreds of billions of stars are orbiting the Milky Way.  Sometimes they get close to each other.

I assume that the orbits don't have to be perfectly circular.   Reportedly, other stars have passed close to the solar system.

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Today may be shortest day ever


"Earth normally takes 24 hours, or exactly 86,400 seconds, to complete one full rotation, which is called a solar day."

A solar day is different from one complete rotation.  A solar day is the time that elapses from high noon to high noon.  But in a day, the Earth moves about 1 degree around the sun.  That means that high noon is about 1 degree different from one day to the next.

If we measure by the stars, a full rotation, called a sidereal day, takes 23 hours and 56 minutes.



Friday, July 4, 2025

This Graph Changed My Life


@john2001plus
0 seconds ago
Very few people deny that global warming is happening. The real debate is about how much it's occurring, how fast, and whether it's more dangerous than denying people access to affordable energy. Alarmists often ignore the potential benefits of CO2, moderate warming, and cheap, reliable energy.

I'm not a climate change skeptic; I'm a climate alarmism skeptic. Labeling people as "global warming deniers" or "climate skeptics" creates a straw man argument. The much-cited 97% consensus refers to relatively uncontroversial claims—that the Earth is warming and that human activity contributes to it. That's a far cry from a consensus on whether climate change is catastrophic or whether governments should take control of the energy sector.

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