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Ruminations on COP31: The Diet Starts After Dessert
Aweh, Dear Ruminants and Groupies Imagine humanity as a dangerously overweight billionaire who has received some thoroughly unpleasant results from his doctor. The diagnosis is clear. The underlying mechanisms are understood. Continuing as before will have consequences. He responds by inviting approximately 100,000 people to a beautiful Mediterranean holiday destination to discuss healthy eating. Welcome…
Ruminations on the terminator that is coming for you
Aweh, Dear Ruminants and Groupies The Oracle has spoken Every month since January, I have received the same automated email. I have known for some time that I will retire at the end of December. I have no objection whatsoever. Indeed, I suspect retirement may be an excellent arrangement for both me and the university.…
Ruminations on Kafkaesque Treacle and the Art of Exhausting a Great Marlin
Aweh, Dear Ruminants and Groupies First, someone abuses their power It starts with someone throwing their weight around. Abusing their authority. An official bullies people, applies rules selectively, or treats public authority as a personal franchise. Someone gets pushed around because the official can apparently get away with it. You object. Perhaps it happened to…
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