Archive for October, 2007
Why are most computer/video games about killing people?
Video game violence is a popular topic among politicians and the media. Typically, every time there’s a school shooting or a new release of Grand Theft Auto, senators and congressmen will make a fuss about it for as long as it gets attention. And when you look at some video games, it makes sense; video [...]
What’s the maximum number of people that could live on the Earth?
A recurring theme in society is that of food shortage. Thomas Malthus is now mainly known for his theory that population growth would outstrip food supply. [0] As it turned out, human beings are good at making lots and lots of food. [1] But the question is still interesting; what’s the absolute maximum capacity of [...]
Sure, Vista will run – just don’t use any games or apps
From Dell’s site – mirrored here in case they decide to change it.
Become better without suffering.
Many of us have heard this since we were kids, heard it from elders and from teachers. Why would suffering make us into better people? I recently had a visit from a friend who was going through a difficult time, with both a career change and personal problems. Through watching him over the few weeks [...]