Blake Powers is very worried about what may happen on Monday.
[Monday-morning update]
[Bumped]
More Advice To Elon On Twitter
“These challenges are difficult but pale in comparison to reinventing space travel. The greatest asset that Musk brings to Twitter beyond a deep pocket and deep faith in free speech is his legendary creativity. He tends to focus on a horizon rather than the obstacles or opponents before him. Free speech remains a horizonal ideal but one that is attainable for someone with unflagging commitment and creativity. This could be the ultimate “moon shot” for Musk to bring free speech back to the Internet.”
Statins
A doctor asks if we should stop pushing them.
Saw my cardiologist a couple months ago. He still wants me on them because he thinks my cholesterol level is too high. I continue to refuse. My only risk is my parentage, and they were both overweight smokers.
Yesterday’s Derby
I’m not a big fan of horse racing, but we did watch the race itself, and as described here, it was amazing.
Biden’s Absurd “Cut The Deficit” Claim
Forecasting, Science, And Epistemology
An interesting post from Gaia Dempsey, CEO of Metaculus. Very interesting woman; I had lunch with her in Marina Del Rey a few months ago.
Conservatives
We are in an age in which they must become radicals.
Heinlein’s Crazy Years
In which birthing persons can give birth through a schlong.
Fake News
Megan Fox is asking the important questions about Kim Kardashian in Marilyn Monroe’s dress.
A New Space Organization
New to me, anyway. Looks like an interesting project.