Attitudes towards women

A non-science article today but one that is equally important I feel. We touched on this a while ago and I have to say for me this hits the nail on the head. Curious what you think of it, also as a father to a son and a daughter.

Slate blog post on #YesAllWomen hashtag

The more direct article linked to at the bottom of above article

Supernormal Stimuli

Given the rapid pace of technology, one has to wonder whether our brains (and bodies) have been able to keep up with all the new stimulation that is available.

http://lifehacker.com/supernormal-stimuli-is-your-brain-built-for-porn-junk-1575846913

Ken Robinson: How schools kill creativity

Went to parent evening at school and spoke to headteacher. He mentioned this TED talk, pretty profound...and funny.

http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity

Bitcoin: first post explaining concept

After all the fuore about the Newsweek article here is where it started.
Great pdf in the post explaining the principle, bit technical at times but worth a look!

http://p2pfoundation.ning.com/forum/topics/bitcoin-open-source?commentId=2003008%3AComment%3A52186

Two FB related vids

Zit niet op FB en dit blijft zo ook als ik dit zie :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9ZqXlHl65g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVfHeWTKjag

Is Punishment or Reward More Effective?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tSqSMOyNFE

Excellent material for raising your kids

http://oliveremberton.com/2014/life-is-a-game-this-is-your-strategy-guide/#null

Food expiration dates mean absolutely nothing

http://www.salon.com/2013/09/19/food_expiration_dates_mean_absolutely_nothing/

New Evidence for Ancient Ocean on Mars

http://www.astrobio.net/exclusive/6007/new-evidence-for-ancient-ocean-on-mars

Brief van Bill Gates, must read als bewoner van aarde en lid van menselijk ras!

http://annualletter.gatesfoundation.org/#section=myth-one

million year old footsteps

http://phys.org/news/2014-02-scientists-year-old-footprints-uk.html#jCp

Will This Go Faster Than Light?

Will This Go Faster Than Light? http://earthsky.org/space/video-will-this-go-faster-than-light?

We appear to view our future self as a stranger

http://nautil.us/issue/9/time/why-we-procrastinate