I'm a Distinguished Prof. Emeritus of Computer Engineering at UCSB, USA. My passions are science, tech, & equal rights, but I'll share other human stories too.
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When we think of a graduate university, an expansive campus and extravagant buildings come to mind: Santa Barbara’s Fielding Graduate U., which offers master’s and PhD degrees, is housed in a modest building on De La Vina St., where I photographed it during one of my daily walks.
Election puzzle:
A country runs its presidential election in two rounds, with round 2 comprising of the top two vote-getters of the first round. In case of ties, an election commission makes choices to ensure that the 2nd-round candidates ... [Read more]
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It takes only 3.5% of the population standing against fascists to prevail over them. [13-minute video] facebook.com/reel/1373713881…
Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota showcases his commitment to nature & conservation.
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Racial classification, and thus racism, is less than 600 years old. [15-minute video]
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Word of the year for 2026, according to Dictionary.com: Maxxing, “the practice of pursuing an activity to the fullest or optimizing a certain aspect of your life."
Trump was elected and reelected because of his promises to improve the living conditions of the working class: But actual data tell a different story. He has vastly enriched tie top 1%, including himself.
Some of the guest residences and conference facilities at Asilomar Conference Grounds National Park in Pacific Grove, CA.
The Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, CA, is a national park with spectacular views & plenty of walking trails: It provides a peaceful environment for conferences attendees. Native vegetation has been meticulously restored on the interior hills & the beachfront dunes.
Facebook memory from Oct. 26, 2021:
Trump's social-media platform will be called "TRUTH Social":
Hearing of this, Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei immediately launched "FREEDOM Social," Saudi Arabia's MBS opted for "JUSTICE Social," and ISIS is eyeing "CHOICE Social"!
Facebook memory from October 26, 2014:
“The thing about quotes on the Internet is you can’t confirm their authenticity.” ~ Buddha
Trump divides Muslims into two categories.
- Good Muslims, who give him lavish gifts.
- Bad Muslims, who run for office in the US.
An analysis of cults and why some people are immune to them, while others easily fall under their spell.
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Final thought for the day: The human population shrank to ~1200 about 900,000 years ago. It’s a miracle that humanity survived.
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