Gregory Sokoloff
@gsokoloff.bsky.social
Canadian-American based in Toronto. Here to learn from experts, not to argue inexpertly. Interested in macro econ, politics, the energy transition, virology, Ukraine and generally any new crisis buggering up the world. My expertise is in software.
+1. Please let us know what alternative you end up choosing.
January 15, 2025 at 10:28 PM
+1. Please let us know what alternative you end up choosing.
In Toronto voting in Washington State. Thanks.
January 11, 2025 at 4:47 AM
In Toronto voting in Washington State. Thanks.
Hmm... You don't have to go that far out, just far enough for land observers to notice that they can't see as much of the lower hull. If you see a ship, say, 11 miles offshore, you won't see the lower 10 feet of its hull. Surely this was known to the ancient world; how did they explain it?
December 29, 2024 at 6:04 AM
Hmm... You don't have to go that far out, just far enough for land observers to notice that they can't see as much of the lower hull. If you see a ship, say, 11 miles offshore, you won't see the lower 10 feet of its hull. Surely this was known to the ancient world; how did they explain it?
I would love to read a technically sophisticated retrospective analysis. One theory I have is that the original programmers were always aware of the looming problem, and put some effort into making sure that when in came it would not cause catastrophic failures, even if there would be disruptions.
December 29, 2024 at 5:47 AM
I would love to read a technically sophisticated retrospective analysis. One theory I have is that the original programmers were always aware of the looming problem, and put some effort into making sure that when in came it would not cause catastrophic failures, even if there would be disruptions.
The one weird thing is that the amount of preparation was far from uniform, and yet everywhere there seemed to be so few disasters. For example, the Canadian banks spent hundreds of millions to prepare, but other organizations did far less and yet survived just fine.
December 29, 2024 at 5:43 AM
The one weird thing is that the amount of preparation was far from uniform, and yet everywhere there seemed to be so few disasters. For example, the Canadian banks spent hundreds of millions to prepare, but other organizations did far less and yet survived just fine.
No. Some things must just be accepted as impossible.
December 14, 2024 at 7:47 AM
No. Some things must just be accepted as impossible.
Say it ain't so...
December 10, 2024 at 3:35 AM
Say it ain't so...
We don't really like to discuss this with those unfortunate enough to be syrup challenged.
December 7, 2024 at 4:52 PM
We don't really like to discuss this with those unfortunate enough to be syrup challenged.
To pick a nit, perhaps you should qualify earth with "crust". For the earth as a whole, iron is by far the most abundant. Kennedy remains an idiot.
December 3, 2024 at 6:41 PM
To pick a nit, perhaps you should qualify earth with "crust". For the earth as a whole, iron is by far the most abundant. Kennedy remains an idiot.
Is there a waiting list to be your taste tester? Asking for myself.
November 17, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Is there a waiting list to be your taste tester? Asking for myself.
Good luck with your young ones. They already probably believe that the US is the greatest country is the world!
November 16, 2024 at 2:24 AM
Good luck with your young ones. They already probably believe that the US is the greatest country is the world!
All to arrive at the same place, basically.
Though it's hard to be sure, but I bet we go through something similar on women's right to choose: the majority will of the people will eventually bring the US to where Canada already is today.
Though it's hard to be sure, but I bet we go through something similar on women's right to choose: the majority will of the people will eventually bring the US to where Canada already is today.
November 16, 2024 at 2:24 AM
All to arrive at the same place, basically.
Though it's hard to be sure, but I bet we go through something similar on women's right to choose: the majority will of the people will eventually bring the US to where Canada already is today.
Though it's hard to be sure, but I bet we go through something similar on women's right to choose: the majority will of the people will eventually bring the US to where Canada already is today.
Just look at something like gay marriage. Most countries just realized it was time and adopted it, or acquiesed without a fight to their highest court's decision (e.g. Canada). Whereas in the US it's been fought tooth and nail in court, out of court, at the state level, at the federal level etc.
November 16, 2024 at 2:24 AM
Just look at something like gay marriage. Most countries just realized it was time and adopted it, or acquiesed without a fight to their highest court's decision (e.g. Canada). Whereas in the US it's been fought tooth and nail in court, out of court, at the state level, at the federal level etc.
At this point, a lot of us are worried, but I usually say to people outside the US that you have to view the US as the operatic equivalent of a normal country. Crazy plot, high drama, booming voices, but that drama episode ends and life turns out more or less the same a elsewhere.
November 16, 2024 at 2:24 AM
At this point, a lot of us are worried, but I usually say to people outside the US that you have to view the US as the operatic equivalent of a normal country. Crazy plot, high drama, booming voices, but that drama episode ends and life turns out more or less the same a elsewhere.
6. Innovation in technology and science.
That's all for my list coming from an American living in Canada with connections to Japan and Europe.
That's all for my list coming from an American living in Canada with connections to Japan and Europe.
November 16, 2024 at 2:12 AM
6. Innovation in technology and science.
That's all for my list coming from an American living in Canada with connections to Japan and Europe.
That's all for my list coming from an American living in Canada with connections to Japan and Europe.
4. Incorporation of immigrants into society. The US isn't the best (Canada and a few others are better), but the US is still great here despite the many episodes of xenophobia over the years, even I bet the current one.
5. Research universities. The best without question.
5. Research universities. The best without question.
November 16, 2024 at 2:12 AM
4. Incorporation of immigrants into society. The US isn't the best (Canada and a few others are better), but the US is still great here despite the many episodes of xenophobia over the years, even I bet the current one.
5. Research universities. The best without question.
5. Research universities. The best without question.
2. Wealth times scale. Anything any rich country can do, US can do it at least four times the scale.
3. Great environment for startup businesses because of the attitude of many customers about thinking for themselves and taking a risk with new businesses and products.
3. Great environment for startup businesses because of the attitude of many customers about thinking for themselves and taking a risk with new businesses and products.
November 16, 2024 at 2:12 AM
2. Wealth times scale. Anything any rich country can do, US can do it at least four times the scale.
3. Great environment for startup businesses because of the attitude of many customers about thinking for themselves and taking a risk with new businesses and products.
3. Great environment for startup businesses because of the attitude of many customers about thinking for themselves and taking a risk with new businesses and products.
My list:
1. Self-mythology and self-aggrandizement. Just watch some of the excellent documentaries on PBS like The American Experience, and no matter how terrible the subject, somehow the conclusion is always how great America is. What other country even comes close to this (France? China?).
1. Self-mythology and self-aggrandizement. Just watch some of the excellent documentaries on PBS like The American Experience, and no matter how terrible the subject, somehow the conclusion is always how great America is. What other country even comes close to this (France? China?).
November 16, 2024 at 2:12 AM
My list:
1. Self-mythology and self-aggrandizement. Just watch some of the excellent documentaries on PBS like The American Experience, and no matter how terrible the subject, somehow the conclusion is always how great America is. What other country even comes close to this (France? China?).
1. Self-mythology and self-aggrandizement. Just watch some of the excellent documentaries on PBS like The American Experience, and no matter how terrible the subject, somehow the conclusion is always how great America is. What other country even comes close to this (France? China?).
Molly White is the expert: @molly.wiki. She may do this with custom code of her own, but in any case she has much wise advice on the topic. She is also terrific on griftocurrencies.
November 14, 2024 at 3:20 AM
Molly White is the expert: @molly.wiki. She may do this with custom code of her own, but in any case she has much wise advice on the topic. She is also terrific on griftocurrencies.
The true destination for hydrogen projects: The Tokyo Hydrogen Museum.
www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/...
I feel another #HydrogenSoufflé coming...
www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/...
I feel another #HydrogenSoufflé coming...
Tokyo's climate goals rely on a fuel that is falling out of favor
The metropolitan government is targeting the widespread use of hydrogen, but strong competition and its physical properties are limiting its applications.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2024 at 6:05 AM
The true destination for hydrogen projects: The Tokyo Hydrogen Museum.
www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/...
I feel another #HydrogenSoufflé coming...
www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/...
I feel another #HydrogenSoufflé coming...
Hi Becky! Did I do that right?
November 11, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Hi Becky! Did I do that right?
Mangione's major work was to do for Italian Americans what Irving Howe did in The World of Our Fathers. Mangione was a delightful man, and his many books well worth reading.
November 10, 2024 at 3:18 AM
Mangione's major work was to do for Italian Americans what Irving Howe did in The World of Our Fathers. Mangione was a delightful man, and his many books well worth reading.
The author Jerre Mangione gave me a copy almost 40 years ago. I thought it was excellent. He knew Eleanor Roosevelt, and delighted in telling anecdotes about her.
November 10, 2024 at 3:17 AM
The author Jerre Mangione gave me a copy almost 40 years ago. I thought it was excellent. He knew Eleanor Roosevelt, and delighted in telling anecdotes about her.