Experiments in Madness

A good video explaining why a friend/relative's personal testimony isn't worth as much as rigorous research.   Nothing is perfect, we've learned some research in science is difficult to replicate.  But research builds a knowledge base, while anecdotes have the built in biases the video describes.

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Uses USB connection to power sensor bar

http://www.hunterdavis.com/2011/05/04/no-solder-no-tools-no-trouble-usb-wii-sensor-bar-conversion/

Hack the current sensor bar?

https://sites.google.com/site/redryno1221tutorials/Home/wii/wireless-wii-sensor-bar

Would need soldering iron for this one.

http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Sensor-Bar/step5/Testing-the-connections/

Soldering iron needed here too.

http://web.qx.net/tomhamilton/wii.html

Quite simple, uses old remote IR LED's.

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=108&cp_id=10830&cs_id=1083007&p_id=5689&seq=1&format=2&ref=cj

Cable for component video, will need to check back of media player.

Now that we've created extreme longevity in mice and created all kinds of great meds to cure their cancers we can download into one and complete the process.   Ok, maybe not, but it's a fascinating time to be alive.   I think I'd want a swarm of rats that could duplicate my mind as a group.   Rat pack to the rescue!

Just finished reading an interesting analysis of the Coso Artifact.   I'd heard of this before, a spark plug supposedly found inside a geode.   Turns out it wasn't a geode, though the original artifact has disappeared we still have x-rays of it.   It was identified by spark plug collectors as a 1920's Champion spark plug.

Why anyone would expect a spark plug  from an ancient culture to look the same as modern ones, or that they would even need spark plugs in their ancient vehicles is another mystery.  Typically archeologists would search the same area for other evidence, like ancient steering wheels.  Must be a real let down to find out your ancient spark plug isn't that ancient.

Brad Pitt does zombies.

I have respect for anyone who stands up for what they believe without resorting to violence.

I'm pro-choice, but I support the right of pro-life activists to non-violently protest abortion clinics.