Author Archives: M. Eric Carr

The Future Is Now

Posted on 2015-10-21 by M. Eric Carr

So it’s finally October 21, 2015. What would someone from 1985 think of our technology? Continue reading →

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The Parable of the Thermostat

Posted on 2015-09-24 by M. Eric Carr

I usually keep religion and politics out of these posts, since learning more about science, math, and engineering can benefit anyone, no matter what his or her political beliefs. However, on occasion, it is important to point out logical fallacies … Continue reading →

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Jumping Across The Galaxy

Posted on 2015-09-15 by M. Eric Carr

Is ditching that extra gear for that last bit of jump range in Elite:Dangerous worth it? It depends… Continue reading →

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Amazon Dash

Posted on 2015-09-06 by M. Eric Carr

I’m starting to think Amazon is evil. They keep coming up with cool ways to make me spend money. Recently, I tried Amazon Fresh — Amazon’s new grocery-delivery service. I’ve been very impressed so far: they give one-hour delivery windows, … Continue reading →

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