We’re Gonna Need a Bigger BoatMy friends, we are like explorers of yore standing at the edge of a known continent, looking out at the vast ocean in hopes of finding new…1d ago1d ago
A New Future for DNAAs a DNA-based creature myself, I’m always fascinated by DNA’s remarkable capabilities. Not just all the ways that life has found to use…Jun 30Jun 30
Microplastics Are Here, There, EverywhereVaccine experts are going rogue in response to RFK Jr’s attacks on vaccine safety. Health insurers promise — honest…this time — to make…Jun 24Jun 24
How Novel: Novelty IndicatorsHumans crave novelty. Our visual cortex is stimulated by changes in our visual field. Even infants show more interest in new sights and…Jun 17Jun 17
The Long Game Should Have Already StartedTwo books I recently read reminded me that, when it comes to playing the long game, conservatives have it all over, well, let’s not call…Jun 9Jun 9
The Future Is Here — and We’re Not ReadyThe war in Ukraine started out pretty much like you’d expect a 20th century war might: aerial and artillery bombardment, followed by…Jun 5Jun 5
Waste, Fraud and Abuse — Oh, My!So the House has passed their “big, beautiful bill,” by the narrowest of margins. Crucial to the bill are large savings from Medicaid…Jun 2Jun 2
I’m Sensing Some FutureOne of my frequent laments is that here we are, a quarter of the way into the 21st century, yet too much of our health care system still…May 27May 27
Innovation Must Be CultivatedI’ve been thinking a lot about how the current Administration is waging war on U.S. science/scientists, and how other countries are hoping…May 20A response icon1May 20A response icon1
And Now for Some Fun FutureI feel like I’ve been writing a lot about futures I was pretty worried about, so I’m pleased to have a couple developments to talk about…May 13May 13
