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“A very little key will open a very heavy door” (Charles Dickens, Hunted Down)
How COVID-19 is Impacting the Robotics Industry: Perspectives from CEOs
I listened to an interesting webinar about robotics during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The presidents and CEOs of major robotics companies were on a panel. Here are some notes I took:Raising awareness about how integrated robots are in our supply chains.Robotics...
Nordic walking meetup in Tuscaloosa County on 12/2Join us on Saturday to find out what Nordic walking is all about! No charge; poles provided. Look for the white Nordic walking sign.When: 10 AM; December 2Where: Monnish Park (1500 Hackberry Lane,...
Is the Universe Made of Math?
Via Scientific American: In my new book “Our Mathematical Universe”, I argue that it means that our universe isn’t just described by math, but that it is math in the sense that we’re all parts of a giant mathematical object, which in turn is part of a multiverse so...
Overstock on Bitcoin
Via Business Insider: …online retailer Overstock.com became the most mainstream retailer to start accepting Bitcoin. On Twitter, the company's CEO Patrick Byrne said the retailer saw $130K worth of Bitcoin orders on the first day. Click the link to see more: Overstock...
Overstock on Bitcoin
Via Business Insider: …online retailer Overstock.com became the most mainstream retailer to start accepting Bitcoin. On Twitter, the company's CEO Patrick Byrne said the retailer saw $130K worth of Bitcoin orders on the first day. Click the link to see more: Overstock...
Upward mobility has become tougher to achieve
Via Instapundit and The Washington Post: Soon the crucial distinction will be between those with meaningful college degrees and those with worthless ones. Many colleges are becoming less demanding as they become more expensive: They rake in money — much of it from...
Upward mobility has become tougher to achieve
Via Instapundit and The Washington Post: Soon the crucial distinction will be between those with meaningful college degrees and those with worthless ones. Many colleges are becoming less demanding as they become more expensive: They rake in money — much of it from...
MakerBot Replicator Mini Compact 3D Launches
Via Business Insider: MakerBot CEO Bre Pettis unveiled the "MakerBot Replicator Mini Compact 3D" today, a smaller, cheaper, simpler 3D printer that he believes will finally make all consumers want to start extruding corn-based plastic in their own homes, and printing...