Author Archives: James Cross

Does Not Compute

That the laws of physics are computable seems to be an article of faith among some. If the laws of physics are computable, then the brain (and consciousness) would be computable unless we are willing to entertain supernatural exemptions from … Continue reading →

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Is Starship A White El[on]ephant?

A white elephant is a possession that its owner cannot dispose of without extreme difficulty, and whose cost, particularly that of maintenance, is out of proportion to its usefulness. – Wikipedia SpaceX is scheduled for another try at launching its … Continue reading →

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Cloudbusting

I still dream of Orgonon – Kate Bush This is a quiz. Don’t click any links until you know the answer. Don’t peek below. Much of this text comes from Wikipedia. To whom are the following statements referring: 1- He … Continue reading →

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