Monthly Archives: October 2010

Nothing in Economics Makes Sense Except in the Light of Evolution?

Posted on October 19, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

To steal a phrase.
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Posted in Economics, Evolution | 12 Comments

Links 10/18/10

Posted on October 18, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Happy Monday. Links for you.
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Posted in Lotsa Links | Comments Off on Links 10/18/10

I, Too, Will Defend Honest Scientific Ignorance

Posted on October 18, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

The brutal reality is that most people don’t need to know science to get by on a daily basis, and spot-surveys with open-ended questions reflect that reality. And let’s ask home-owning scientists some questions too.
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Posted in Education, Housing | 18 Comments

I Agree With Bob Somerby’s Challenge to Ezra Klein & Kevin Drum: Will Progressives Stop Engaging in Willful Ignorance About Education?

Posted on October 18, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

The claim that U.S. education has failed is a staggering display of willful ignorance that rivals creationism.
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Posted in Education, Progressives, Unions | 6 Comments

I Think I Broke the Text Analysis Machine

Posted on October 17, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

I have a reputation to uphold.
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Posted in WhatEVAH! | 4 Comments

Note to the Theopolitical Right: Beliefs Have Consequences-Own Them

Posted on October 17, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Any belief, religious or not, that leads to a climate where children are more likely to kill themselves is one not worth having.
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Posted in Basic Human Decency, Civil Liberties, Conservatives | 19 Comments

Links 10/16/10

Posted on October 16, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

It’s very hard to squeeze a president and his entourage, plus visitors, into Back Bay. It’s not too crowded for some links though.
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The Environmental Cost of Housing Crisis

Posted on October 16, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

The environment is one thing no government bailout will ever bring back.
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Posted in Environment, Housing | 5 Comments

So, Boston Phoenix, How Do We Pay for This New School Contract You Want?

Posted on October 15, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Maybe I missed the herd of Magic Ponies which crap platinum bars to pay for this longer day and school year
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Posted in Boston, Education, Funding, News Media | 2 Comments

Links 10/14/10

Posted on October 14, 2010 by mikethemadbiologist

Lotsa links.
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Posted in Lotsa Links | 1 Comment