True, the idea that Steve Bannon has something of value to offer, even to his own party, seems a bit strange. It was established long ago that the MAGA base will support whatever Trump tells them to, even if it’s …
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The U.S. Vice President’s Interpretation of Christianity
I was on a Zoom call with a few smart friends earlier today, when one of them outlined J.D. Vance’s viewpoint on Christianity. Apparently, it’s a set of concentric rings with oneself at the center, followed one’s family in the …
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Trump, Tariffs, and U.S. Allies
Here’s a brief conversation between me and my colleague Gary Tulie in Buckinghamshire, England (pictured) that I hope readers find interesting. Gary has been a huge supporter of 2GreenEnergy since its launch 16 years ago, and contributed an entire chapter …
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Building-Integrated Photovoltaics
I just had a conversation with a building contractor who specializes in eco-friendly residential improvements–in a part of the world where such a specialty is a big deal: Santa Barbara, California. This was a great opportunity to ask questions about …
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When Honest People Resign, Who’s Left?
We come across this a lot, i.e., the mass resignation of honest people in government positions when they are faced with extraordinary levels of corruption and other untenable positions. As the senator from Connecticut points out, this is a double-edged …
Unelected Officials
There isn’t a heck of a lot of integrity left in the way modern-day Republicans and their “news” sources conduct themselves. It seems like just a few weeks ago, the key objective was to “drain the swamp” of the Deep …
Educators and Trump
The author of the meme here makes a good point. My only response is that the number of teachers who voted for Trump must be extremely low. Because I tutor at my local public high school and I have the …
“Gravity Batteries”
Below is a claim about a type of energy storage that exists in great abundance today in the form of pumped hydro. We take off-peak electrical energy and use it to lift a mass against the force of gravity, converting …
Trump’s Power to Censor the Press
At the risk of sounding cynical, get used to it. At this point, there is no mechanism for limiting Trump’s power in matters like these. Yes, this is a clearcut violation of the First Amendment, but it’s part of an …
The Universe Has a Purpose? Really?
Although I’m reluctant to gainsay distinguished mathematicians/physicists, it’s hard to imagine that what Roger Penrose said here can be true. I’m with 20th Century philosopher of science Karl Popper who told us that if a statement can’t be falsified, it’s …
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