Truth in science is not decreed by authority, but earned through predictive power. Throughout history, humanity has advanced not by accepting the proclamations of bureaucrats or committees, but by rigorously testing ideas and embracing those that best predict and explain the world. The scientific method, at its core, is a process designed to sift through…
The Limits of “Community Standards” in Mainstream AI Most widely available AI services and large language models (LLMs) are built with strict “community standards”-ethical guidelines, content filters, and safety mechanisms designed to prevent harmful or controversial outputs. On the surface, these guardrails seem prudent, ensuring responsible use and protecting users from misinformation or abuse. However,…
Truth on Trial: Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying Challenge the COVID Narrative I recently listened to an insightful discussion held between the Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying on their DarkHorse podcast. Both speakers are highly respected and very experienced evolutionary biologists. In that episode, they discuss Bret’s response to a letter from a UK journalist…
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is widely recommended as a crucial security measure, but recent high-profile breaches have demonstrated that it is not invulnerable-especially against sophisticated phishing attacks. Several incidents involving well-known individuals and organisations highlight how attackers can bypass even robust 2FA protections. Key Techniques Used in Recent Attacks High-Profile Examples While specific names of affected…
The COVID-19 Pandemic as a Global Industry: Stakeholders, Profits, and Power Dynamics We can now look back at the last 7 years and review the documented evidence surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, which was originally shrouded in secrecy but it now being exposed by whistle-blowers, freedom of information requests and public disclosures. Given the public announcements…
The global race to develop quantum computing is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Tech giants like IBM, Microsoft, and Google are joined by national governments—including the U.S., China, and members of the European Union—in pouring billions of dollars into quantum research. At stake, we are told, is the future of national security, healthcare, finance, and…
