Tag: crackpots

A reader sent me this meme, which is typical of the twisting the truth we see so often.  The implication here is that removing the restrictions caused the infection rates to decrease, which is simply untrue.  From NPR: COPENHAGEN, Denmark …

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At the rate of about a dozen a week, I’m approached with ideas in clean energy/transportation. Here’s a rough breakdown of my perception of  the concepts I’ve received over the last three years: 2%: Crackpots. An attempt to raise money …

Breakthrough Ideas In Clean Energy Are Very Rare Read More »

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A friend in Australia just sent me a claim for a regenerative braking system that recaptures so much energy that the car has unlimited range.  He became dubious, however, when the company, based in Canada, would not pay his way …

Claims About Violations of the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics Are Made By Both Crackpots and Charlatans Read More »

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