http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen OJB's Web Site: Blog en-us Copyright 2010 by OJB http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuRSS Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:16:47 GMT In the past the battle for rationality against superstition, pseudoscience, and other nonsense has been a losing one. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1171 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:16:29 GMT Skepticism In the last few entries I have been critical of the current government so I think its time to be a bit more positive again. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1170 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:06:31 GMT Politics Everyone should understand that free speech must have limits. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1169 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:41:08 GMT Religion If you could reason with religious people there would be no religious people. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1168 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:26:53 GMT Science Christianity is one of the most evil, sick, despicable belief systems the human race has ever invented. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1167 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:05:58 GMT Religion Faith: you cannot beat it because it makes no sense. That's probably why so many religions emphasise its importance! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1166 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:09 GMT Religion There are a lot of extremely ignorant and biased people criticising climate change science at the moment. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1165 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:38:08 GMT Science National Radio isn't everybody's favourite station but it is an important source for the intelligent demographic. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1164 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:07:30 GMT Politics Maybe some new papers should be added to the science curriculum, like propaganda 101. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1163 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:29:17 GMT Comments Some people prefer to believe a note hastily scribbled in crayon on a piece of paper by the door. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1162 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:01:00 GMT Comments Everyone has to put up with this sort of nonsense to some extent, but that doesn't make it right. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1161 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:48:50 GMT Science If this is the best list of problems an expert can come up with then Apple's future is looking pretty good! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1160 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:23:13 GMT Apple 2010 will be part of the "century of the Mac" as Apple's influence gradually increases. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1159 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:06:01 GMT Computers They're just another typical bunch of right wing bullies and thieves! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1158 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:30:57 GMT Politics It looks like the computer industry is starting to get back to its glory days and a real battle is starting to emerge. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1157 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:39:19 GMT Computers Is it a computer, or a laptop, or a netbook, or an ebook reader, or an oversized iPod? http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1156 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:38:08 GMT Computers It seems that Dawkins' influence is significant with all kinds of different people. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1155 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:48:12 GMT Activities I don't like to get enthusiastic about a new product until I have a chance to use it but I will be wanting to go out and buy an iPad! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1154 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:08:34 GMT Computers There's a long way to go before any real progress is made against the superstition and other nonsense which is so common today. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1153 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:00:07 GMT Skepticism I do believe in giving credit where credit's due and I must agree that Bill's contributions to worthy causes have been substantial. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1152 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:08:55 GMT News That's what you get in this wonderful market-drive, pure capitalist system: the ability to make a choice. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1151 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:48:44 GMT News The hype machine (or reality distortion field) has been in overdrive recently regarding the new Apple tablet device. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1150 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:44:19 GMT Computers Taken back to basics crazy beliefs like creationism all just self-destruct! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1149 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 27 Jan 2010 04:45:37 GMT Philosophy The facts haven't changed but I think the battle to have serious action taken to prevent climate change has been lost. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1148 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:22:27 GMT Science There are many reasons to despise Christianity but the way it has destroyed progress is one of the most compelling. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1147 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:10:00 GMT Religion She flung the Bible into the fire. The best thing for it! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1146 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:57:49 GMT Religion I have just watched a rather disturbing video where Richard Dawkins interviewed a creationist. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1145 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:16:06 GMT Religion The consequences of the anthropic principle continue to worry me. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1144 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:16:45 GMT Science Although I felt cheated by the story it was still enjoyable to watch because it was just so beautiful so it wasn't all bad. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1143 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:45:40 GMT Comments I have recently been considering what might be the biggest discovery in the near future, possibly of all time. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1142 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 12 Jan 2010 23:22:34 GMT Science The first decade of the new millennium has ended so its time to do a summary of how that time has gone. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1141 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:09:42 GMT Skepticism Many on the left have what has become almost a religious belief in natural things being better. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1140 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:27:05 GMT Politics I would like to hear a debate featuring Dawkins but unless he changes his policy I guess I never will. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1139 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 11:18:49 GMT Skepticism The Bible has noble poetry in it... and some good morals and a wealth of obscenity, and upwards of a thousand lies. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1138 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:33:28 GMT Religion Just ignoring the problem hasn't worked in the past so I think now that the best form of defence is attack! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1137 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:53:13 GMT Science If I was an anti-science believer I think I would just move to another planet! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1136 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:27:39 GMT Religion Xmas is OK with me. Any excuse to have a holiday from work, eat lots of nice stuff and drink lots of alcohol is good. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1135 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:16:32 GMT Religion The year is coming to an end so maybe its time to consider the greatest scientific breakthrough for 2009. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1134 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:51:33 GMT Science A significant part of the population believing in silly fairy stories and political propaganda isn't helping anyone. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1133 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 07:57:06 GMT Science Its the same old thing over and over again. It really is... http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1132 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:22:35 GMT Religion The basic points, that I think everyone should agree on, need to be considered one step at a time. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1131 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:45:06 GMT Religion Any award or recognition of a person's contribution to the wellbeing of the world is sure to be debatable. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1130 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:38:04 GMT Politics Knowing a lot about a small part of the universe is better than knowing everything about nothing! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1129 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:44:08 GMT Science Why are religious claims so much more difficult to refute? http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1128 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:45:42 GMT Religion There's no reasonable doubt, the Flood is a myth, and a particularly stupid one at that. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1127 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:08:56 GMT Religion The big problem at the moment is the Maori Party making various race based demands. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1126 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:13:05 GMT Politics I spend quite a lot of time debating science deniers of various types. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1125 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:50:31 GMT Skepticism No one will deny that we should have a fair tax system and one that will encourage an efficient economy. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1124 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:03:53 GMT Politics The whole idea of compromising the internet's openness is contrary to all the principles which make it useful. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1123 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:29:12 GMT Computers Why are so many Christians and conservatives of various types so bigoted? http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1122 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:09:16 GMT Comments But what is it about conservatives which so often leads me to debate them? http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1121 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:22:32 GMT Comments This sums it all up for true science fanatics: "Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1120 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:55:03 GMT Science Whenever I criticise the Bible I feel a little bit unsure of myself. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1119 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:15:08 GMT Religion Religion is the greatest comedy show going if you just give it the disrespect it really deserves! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1118 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:34:16 GMT Religion From a purely economic perspective it doesn't make sense to litter our landscape with wind farms. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1117 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:31:42 GMT Politics The truth always wins in the end and religion will be defeated. The time to give it special privileges has gone. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1116 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:11:28 GMT Comments I often wonder what lies beneath the surface of some of our politicians belief systems. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1115 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:00:28 GMT Politics The critical point is that looking at only the good or only the bad in any situation isn't enough. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1114 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:40:34 GMT News So I'm afraid there is no convincing answer here to the problem of evil. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1113 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:51:46 GMT Religion The price we pay for that accountability: inflexibility and bureaucracy, just isn't worth it! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1112 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:58:40 GMT Comments Many leaders bemoan the "us and them" mentality amongst people who work for large organisations. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1111 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:24:11 GMT Politics In the past I have always been a supporter of MMP but now I'm beginning to wonder... http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1110 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 02 Nov 2009 17:04:38 GMT Politics As religion gradually disappears from western society we should expect churches to become more desperate to survive. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1109 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:42:35 GMT Religion Like Hitler, Stalin, Chairman Mao, and Pol Pot, Jesus doesn't really seem to have much of a future. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1108 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:33:06 GMT Politics Sometimes I'm not quite as respectful as I should be but you've got to have a bit of fun some times! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1107 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:09:14 GMT Skepticism So in answer to the question "am I wrong" I would say, I really don't know. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1106 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:41:47 GMT Skepticism To be a global warming denier you must believe in a global conspiracy. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1105 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:55:07 GMT Skepticism I guess you really don't realise how much you depend on technology working reliably until it doesn't! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1104 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:30:23 GMT Computers Occasionally I get involved with debates involving people who believe young Earth theories of various kinds. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1103 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:24:23 GMT Religion If there are two groups of people who I find really annoying its political conservatives and fundamentalist believers. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1102 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:49:22 GMT Comments I think we need to throw piles of cash at people working in the areas of science and technology. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1101 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:21:10 GMT Science So I think blasphemy is not only OK, its a duty of all free thinking, intelligent people. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1100 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:26:04 GMT Religion At least science knows enough to know what the questions are. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1099 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:35:53 GMT Science At least science knows enough to know what the questions are. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1099 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:35:53 GMT Science The whole thing is rather sad and made a lot worse because of the self-serving behaviour of TVNZ and this psychic. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1098 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:18:48 GMT News For the second time in the last few weeks I have taken a few days off and disappeared away for a short break. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1097 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:19:10 GMT Activities The essential uselessness of old computers is disguised by the sense of wonder we feel because they work at all! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1096 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 07 Oct 2009 22:24:27 GMT Computers Just because something is possible doesn't mean it will happen, especially when politics is involved! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1095 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:16:05 GMT News We could move towards a more true democracy by creating an internet based voting system. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1094 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:28:36 GMT Politics I always think if you're going to run a web service you need to aim for the best reliability possible. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1093 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:38:28 GMT Activities I have heard the religious views of many other good scientists and am always disappointed. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1092 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:42:39 GMT Religion Above all we should forget about this trivia and start worrying about more important things instead. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1091 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:03:45 GMT Politics We really need to throw out the whole competitive, private enterprise model and look for something better. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1090 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:16:33 GMT Politics Its really just the usual mix of conservative and liberal, reasonable and contradictory, well informed and ignorant. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1089 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:25:08 GMT News The problem with using rhetoric and hyperbole is some people will take it and warp it beyond all recognition. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1088 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:39:45 GMT Skepticism Many people seem to have a very poor idea of how to evaluate how accurate or factual a claim might be. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1087 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:55:10 GMT Skepticism Most managers would be better if they just locked themselves in an office somewhere and just did nothing. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1086 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:30:26 GMT Politics A recent Slashdot poll asked users which scientific breakthrough is most likely. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1085 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:24:28 GMT Science There is only one reason to believe and that is that it suits the person to do so even though that belief isn't true. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1084 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:33:03 GMT Religion I often throw the word "criminals" around when describing the upper echelons of business management. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1083 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:14:36 GMT News I support the idea of debating crazies but only when the conditions are reasonable and the outcome is realistic. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1082 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:33:57 GMT Skepticism In some recent debates I have been involved with the idea of laws has been tossed around. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1081 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:13:43 GMT Philosophy Why are politicians treated with such deep disrespect and distrust by so many people? http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1080 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:13:10 GMT Politics The fat cat CEOs continue rolling in their piles of cash and having a good laugh at how people have been sucked in. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1079 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:17:43 GMT News A controversy has erupted here in New Zealand over the substantial salary being paid to the CEO of Telecom. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1078 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:45:45 GMT News If science communication becomes respected maybe it won't be long before we do see someone almost as good as Sagan. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1077 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:22:26 GMT Science There is a certain appeal in Act's message and, while I think they are dangerous, I do admire their principles. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1076 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:05:42 GMT Politics Jehovah's Witnesses wander around the city looking so neat and pleasant yet their message is anything but pleasant. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1075 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:54:04 GMT Religion Giving one group special benefits because of their ethnicity, religious or cultural beliefs is no way to serve justice. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1074 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:11:01 GMT News I think the same old tricks the corporations are employing aren't going to make them any friends. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1073 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:49:37 GMT News I'm not saying let's go out there and make inane, offensive remarks about religion. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1072 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:22:29 GMT Religion Global warming is real and significantly caused by human activity. The only argument left is can we fix the problem. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1071 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:37:16 GMT News No one has succeeded by working against the culture of the internet. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1070 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:17:55 GMT News Christians say Jesus is the Truth and the Way (or something equally inane). http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1069 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:02:15 GMT Religion Some of the acting was pretty atrocious but Star Trek surely was a very influential program. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1068 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:51:02 GMT Philosophy After hearing this interview I feel sort of bad about dissing economists in the past! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1067 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:20:06 GMT Comments Cloud computing's proponents make it sound great but maybe that's because it suits their needs rather than the users. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1066 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:58:58 GMT Computers I know that two wrongs don't make a right but I don't think its fair to single out politicians. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1065 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sun, 02 Aug 2009 07:22:20 GMT Politics The political right should think a little bit more carefully about their very superficial ideas. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1064 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:57:21 GMT Politics I think we should say to the US that we will contribute to its efforts in Afghanistan but on our terms. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1063 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:36:29 GMT Politics A recent report discussed the idea regarding whether the voting age should be reduced to 16. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1062 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:35:49 GMT Politics Its important not to just dismiss someone by calling them stupid but I think there are situations where the label is deserved. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1061 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:50:45 GMT Skepticism So I'm completely free of badly designed Microsoft software. That's computing nirvana! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1060 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:19:19 GMT Activities We look back at the risky lives of people in the past and laugh. I'm sure the same will happen in 50 years. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1059 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:54:03 GMT Science The whole Christian belief system is full of holes. In fact you could say the story is more holey than holy! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1058 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:46:56 GMT Religion Its the politicians and managers who misuse accounting who are really to blame. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1057 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:13:38 GMT Comments I know I sound like a real geek saying that someone like Eratosthenes is my hero but I don't care. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1056 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:44:31 GMT Science Yes digital is taking over everywhere. That's what its all about and it seems like a great trend to me. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1055 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:54:44 GMT Comments So anyone who thinks the stories about Jesus in the Bible are true in any way should think again. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1054 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:55:04 GMT Religion Many conservatives seem to be in a constant battle to eliminate MMP, but I can't really see why. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1053 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:18:28 GMT Politics Maybe its just me but I find cars are a good point of comparison. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1052 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:27:34 GMT Comments Real science research should be disconnected from emotion but science communicators should use of it. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1051 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:34:23 GMT Science Too many people do play the game and not enough have enough true integrity to refuse to play it. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1050 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:50:45 GMT Comments There is a price for fame and anyone who benefits from popular media should be prepared to pay that price. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1049 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:32:44 GMT News Call me a cynic if you wish but I tend to believe the opposite of what most organisations try to tell us is the truth. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1048 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:48:57 GMT Religion I think I made a mistake playing old games because the memory definitely was better than the reality! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1047 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:39:55 GMT Computers I recently read an article about the experience of a 13 year old who swapped his iPod for a Sony Walkman for a week. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1046 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:42:21 GMT Comments There are a lot of Christian beliefs which I find unpleasant and, well yes, I'll say it: evil. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1045 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:57:22 GMT Religion Atheism is simply the conclusion that its unreasonable to think that a god exists. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1044 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:13:30 GMT Religion Is this really a program which has been refined by the biggest software company in the world for 20 years? http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1043 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:57:15 GMT Computers A common comment I hear in skepticism discussions is that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1042 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:26:52 GMT Skepticism I recently read an article about what the author thought were the 10 most important programs in the history of computing. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1041 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:29:24 GMT Computers The greatest extent that the people should gain true power is through who they vote for at each general election. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1040 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:57:09 GMT Politics If we lived in a society which wanted to maximise happiness we could redistribute wealth so everyone gets US$40,000. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1039 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:02:14 GMT Comments Social psychology experiments today don't seem to be as interesting. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1038 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:52:49 GMT Science My Canon cameras have all been brilliantly reliable and easy to use. If the 500D is up to this standard I will be happy! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1037 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:36:52 GMT Activities Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand? http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1036 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:26:55 GMT News Pursuing deeply philosophically important questions like intelligent life elsewhere in the universe should continue. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1035 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:30:59 GMT Science Its great that superstitions exist as myths but never, ever believe they are true! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1034 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:26:34 GMT News No matter what the bad points of the experience it still was a real experience more than watching the game on tv. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1033 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:53:40 GMT Activities This "random rants" entry will discuss a few interesting little items I spotted in the news media today. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1032 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:57:42 GMT News I think many people have an inferiority complex when they relate to academic institutions like universities. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1031 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:59:01 GMT Comments The more I learn about corporations and the top levels of management the less respect I have for them. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1030 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:41:02 GMT Politics Today Apple demonstrated the new phone, so how much of what I wanted did I actually get? http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1029 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:47:37 GMT Computers Atheism remains strong and until the evidence appears I will continue to accept it as my working theory. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1028 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:39:26 GMT Religion After this case I'm even less sure if we can we can really trust justice. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1027 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:43:12 GMT News Conspicuous consumption needs to end and conspicuous contribution needs to take over. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1026 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:47:43 GMT Comments The rumours are starting to fly around now with the expectation that the next model iPhone will be released soon. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1025 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:38:00 GMT Computers Google is the current king of web searching but we have been promised something even better for years. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1024 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:15:28 GMT Computers The more moral a political power tries to be the less truly moral they become. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1023 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:27:52 GMT Politics I love it when the truth comes out ahead of political correctness. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1022 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sun, 31 May 2009 09:34:12 GMT Politics The budget probably won't do any harm but it seems unlikely that it will do any good either. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1021 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 29 May 2009 08:47:22 GMT Politics Many people around the country, and around the world, are having to survive on lower incomes. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1020 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 28 May 2009 09:22:57 GMT Politics Why is the sky blue? This is a question that many intelligent, educated people can't answer. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1019 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 27 May 2009 10:39:42 GMT Science According to Winston Churchill democracy is the worst form of government... apart from all the rest! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1018 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 26 May 2009 09:22:27 GMT Politics Quantum mechanics is not only the most successful theory but also the hardest to believe! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1017 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 25 May 2009 08:56:12 GMT Science I suggest we introduce a Kiwicard to give free flights to people who will come here and put $10,000 into an investment... http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1016 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 22 May 2009 08:48:58 GMT Politics Anyone who thinks Twitter is a frivolous toy should think again. You might be missing out on something genuinely useful! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1015 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 21 May 2009 08:47:18 GMT Computers The only way creationism can be defended is through a huge global conspiracy. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1014 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 20 May 2009 10:13:47 GMT Science Help is on the way because both Apple and Microsoft are releasing new systems which are primarily aimed at stability. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1013 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 19 May 2009 10:14:43 GMT Computers I say this to everyone who uses the Bible for incompetent or immoral purposes: its time to throw it away and move on! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1012 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 18 May 2009 09:38:16 GMT Politics We need to re-invent our whole commercial system to take account of the far lesser need for humans to work. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1011 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 15 May 2009 09:21:15 GMT Politics Many years ago Microsoft used its monopoly position to destroy the opposition in the web browser market. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1010 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Thu, 14 May 2009 09:53:58 GMT Computers Next time you see an example of self-sacrificing, thoughtful, altruistic behaviour don't thank god, thank evolution instead! http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1009 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 13 May 2009 10:30:32 GMT Religion Sometimes I come across material on the Internet which is just so extreme that I can't tell whether its satire or reality. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1008 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 12 May 2009 08:04:00 GMT Religion There are so many alternative health treatments which are very unlikely to work. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1007 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Mon, 11 May 2009 07:35:27 GMT Skepticism I think Salinger should be re-employed and the manager who fired him should be fired himself. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1006 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sat, 09 May 2009 09:07:02 GMT Science There are several issues which I want to comment on today regarding news items from the last few days. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1005 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Fri, 07 May 2009 23:04:04 GMT Comments If the development of modern crops doesn't qualify as a benefit of evolution then I don't know what would. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1004 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Wed, 06 May 2009 09:18:22 GMT Religion Its fascinating to speculate about the fine tuned Universe but saying "god did it" is just not being serious. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1003 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Tue, 05 May 2009 08:38:23 GMT Religion About a week ago a friend of mine recommended I should watch a documentary about global warming. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1002 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sun, 03 May 2009 08:04:56 GMT Skepticism If a religious person asked me for proof of evolution and I said "the Origin of Species" they would ignore me. http://www.ojb.co.nz/owen/XuBlog/BlogPage.html?code=1001 ojb@mac.com (OJB) Sat, 02 May 2009 06:36:16 GMT Religion