by Craig Marker | Dec 31, 2006 | Uncategorized
Dr Anton Mesmer believed in the power of “animal magnetism”, as a universal force that could cure illness. His patients would gather around a large enclosed wooden tub with iron wands protruding out of it. The patients would hold the wands and touch them...
by Craig Marker | Dec 28, 2006 | Uncategorized
Benjamin Franklin at the age of 20 created a self-improvement project. He sought to cultivate his character by attempting to follow thirteen virtues. His autobiography lists his thirteen virtues: 1. “TEMPERANCE. Eat not to dullness; drink not to...
by Craig Marker | Dec 26, 2006 | Uncategorized
Slate.com discusses research by Alexandre Mas and Enrico Moretti, who studied behaviors of grocery store checkout clerks. Below is an excerpt from slate.com:”What happens when an unusually hardworking (or lazy) worker joins a team?The question is part of the...
by Craig Marker | Dec 26, 2006 | Uncategorized
Two new books have been released recently that discuss problems with String Theory in the field of physics. One book, “Not Even Wrong: The Failure of String Theory and the Search for Unity in Physical Law” by Peter Woit discusses how String Theory is not scientific....
by Craig Marker | Dec 25, 2006 | Uncategorized
Scientific American: Airborne BaloneyThe latest fad in cold remedies is full of hot air
