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This is not great reporting by the BBC. Most grievously, as others have mentioned, they don't mention the dosages this guy was taking. The important point to grasp behind all this …

That's a pretty good idea IMO. Give cops the same as Google's 20% time, to help with things that bug them (which probably also help the communities they're serving in).

"Arch Villain or Arch Agent?" http://journal-neo.org/2015/06/12/paul-calder-le-roux-arch-v...

I agree there's a legitimate question about the legal basis for the FBI's request. But assume rational behavior on the part of the FBI here: if they had a more solid legal basis fo…

I believe you, but cite please

I agree with the general sentiment of "don't get rid of things only because they make certain jobs more difficult" - but I don't think the FBI is arguing for getting rid of encrypt…

I actually wouldn't bet on that. As much as I dislike the FBI based on previous behaviour, I'm happy Comey is running it now, because he seems to have a fair amount of personal int…

I'm still hoping for something like the "calculus of statement" described in Heinlein's "Blowups Happen." I think that a plurality of axiomatic approaches and formalisms is always …

http://www.fauxvictorianrag.com/2012/12/religion-and-the-dec...