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The bible mandates and instructs how to do an abortion. Would following it alter the debate?
Submitted by brad on Thu, 2024-03-28 12:54Did you know that the Bible doesn't just condone abortion, it actually requires it in the case of infidelity, and gives (bad) instructions on how it is to be done? It's all in Numbers Chapter 5, starting at verse 11. I wonder if it would be possible to set up abortion clinics which perform abortions with a modernization of the method described in the Bible, for the subset of women who qualify.
Waymo Runs A Red Light And The Difference Between Humans And Robots
Submitted by brad on Tue, 2024-03-26 12:55What makes great science fiction, and why Vernor was the best
Submitted by brad on Fri, 2024-03-22 19:24Yesterday, I declared in commemorating his life, that Vernor Vinge was the greatest SF author. Of course, there are many opinions on who might get that title, and a solid argument that there isn't just one, or one axis of what makes great SF.
Vernor Vinge, the greatest SF writer, 1944-2024
Submitted by brad on Thu, 2024-03-21 10:59I have received the sad news of the passing of the world's greatest science fiction writer, Vernor Vinge, who was also my friend and onetime collaborator. (And, I need to point out, it's pronounced Vin-gee.)
Are Uber and Lyft Right In Their Threat To Leave Minneapolis?
Submitted by brad on Wed, 2024-03-20 14:51Waymo s Double-Crash With Pickup Trucks And More, Examined
Submitted by brad on Tue, 2024-03-05 13:42Waymo Wins Permission For Major Expansion To Los Angeles, San Francisco Peninsula
Submitted by brad on Sun, 2024-03-03 16:57Tesla Blesses Fords At Superchargers Using Up Two Or Three Spaces
Submitted by brad on Fri, 2024-03-01 18:18
Drivers of Ford electric cars gain access to Tesla s supercharger network, using an adapter provided free by Ford. Tesla can make sure not too many stalls are wasted.
Apple Reportedly Kills Car Project, Who Is It Good Or Bad For?
Submitted by brad on Tue, 2024-02-27 17:13Paris Votes To Discourage SUVs, But Would Easier Renting Help?
Submitted by brad on Tue, 2024-02-06 16:02
Some cities want to discourage big, heavy vehicles. But could making them more available for short use actually result in fewer of them on the road?
The World Science Fiction convention/awards were attacked again. How can its unusual governance structure deal with this?
Submitted by brad on Sun, 2024-02-04 12:12The activities of the World Science Fiction Society, the unincorporated club which chooses the location of the annual World SF Convention (WorldCon) and the annual Hugo awards, have once again encountered a scandal, the 3rd in the last 8 years, and people aren't quite sure how to repair the damage and/or fix it long term. Below, I'll discuss many of the possible and proposed approaches.
Chicago EVs Froze As I Did An Easy Two Week Tesla Trip In Snowy Utahg
Submitted by brad on Thu, 2024-02-01 11:09
Do EVs work in the cold? Read about a long trip in snowy Utah, and how the best place to charge is at hotels, and how that should work
Aptiv Pulls Support From Motional Robotaxi Joint Venture
Submitted by brad on Wed, 2024-01-31 18:25Cruise Releases Independent Reports On Oct 2 Pedestrian Dragging Event
Submitted by brad on Thu, 2024-01-25 14:42Waymo Plans Massive Robotaxi Service Area, But Not Massive Enough
Submitted by brad on Mon, 2024-01-22 16:41Here's how to regulate robocar safety
Submitted by brad on Tue, 2024-01-02 11:51Robocar 2023 In Review: The Fall Of Cruise
Submitted by brad on Thu, 2023-12-28 11:50Does The Dept. Of Transport Know What To Do With $7B For EV Charging?
Submitted by brad on Fri, 2023-12-01 12:28
They have $7B to spend, but previous subsidies caused a broken charging network. Here's how to do it better
Kyle Vogt Resigns As CEO Of GM s Cruise Robotaxi Unit
Submitted by brad on Sun, 2023-11-19 21:00
Vogt founded the company, sold it and returned to the helm. Here's analysis of his fall and what's ahead for Cruise
Read more at Forbes.com in Kyle Vogt Resigns As CEO Of GM s Cruise Robotaxi Unit