Programmed Obsolescence
There’s a simple concept that I like to think I use to live a big part of my life by. Hanlon’s razor is a simple one – don’t attribute to malice something that could be…
Category: Random
Truth
Lately I’ve gotten to thinking about the truth, and the concept and idea behind it. The common belief is that the truth will set you free, and that being completely honest is the best for…
Dream Bus
Do dreams affect our sleep quality? I’ve been given the impression that they are two separate things. But I can’t be sure. Sometimes I get really vivid dreams, or dreams that stick with me long…
Evolutionary Perspective
Evolution is a beautiful, cruel thing to behold. When I say behold, I of course mean in retrospect. Can you imagine witnessing it in real time? It would probably drive an immortal to attempted suicide.…
Scatterbrain
I sometimes marvel at how horrible my memory seems to be compared to functional human beings. A part of me wonders if it’s something I did in my youth or past that caused it. I…
Decision Paralysis
Life is full of tough decisions. Hard choices are something we make everyday. Whether we realize it or not depends on how much significance we attach to them. If you stand in line waiting to…
Territorial Aggression
Random thought of the day – If dogs are constantly marking their territory, what would the world look like if I had a black light that could only see canine urine? My initial thought would…
Introductions
This seems like as good a place as any to introduce myself. I have gone by many alias in the past. Bearviking seems to be one of my favourite ones, and the one I have…