A physicist popularizes string theory

An article recorded some musings from a well known physicist. It looks like he’s promoting a new book, so he’s getting some coverage.  Main point: “His latest book, The God Equation, is a clear and accessible examination of the quest to combine...

Are periods passé?

English teachers take note: Periods are passé. Will it eventually seep into more formal writing? Right now, it applies to texting. I assume it won’t get into more formal writing because punctuation signals what to expect in more complex sentence...

Experts on a US economic recovery

An article reported what experts said about what to expect regarding an economic recovery.Bottom line: “…experts still think that even if things are starting to look up now, we shouldn’t assume we’ll be back to normal anytime soon. In fact, economists...

AI actors, animation, and pandemics

An article about a decision to use an AI-created actor should give human actors pause. The quality of animation and CGI is such that I wouldn’t be surprised if this approach becomes quite mainstream as a way around the constraints of the pandemic.