General Discussion Forum

Join the fun discussing casual topics sometimes outside the realm of science and technology. Maybe about books, movies, cooking, or general thoughts and commentary. This is a relaxing forum to unwind from the technical topics.

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How to ensure voter ballot integrity

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News Stan Lee: A Legend and Visionary in Comics

  • Borg
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Does Fannie Mae buy already-foreclosed houses?

  • Stephen Tashi
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Why is money related to positive health

  • FallenApple
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How do you reconcile performance and curiosity?

  • Phys12
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News Soyuz launch failure with crew on board (crew is fine)

  • mfb
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Laurence Krauss accused of sexual harassment

  • BWV
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The Amazing Art of Double Talk: The Turboencabulator Joke & Beyond

  • anorlunda
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East Meets West: The New Generation of Students

  • Ericpoke
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How can we feed 20 billion people

  • wolram
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The reputation of Macroeconomics has gotten so bad....

  • BWV
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  • Poll Poll

MBTI type (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) -- Jung Typology Personality Test

  • Apple_Mango
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Hurricane Florence (and Michael) Reports

  • Greg Bernhardt
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News A Surprise on My Doorstep: Kind Words From Greg Bernhardt

  • Drakkith
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Can a Labyrinth of Plants Win the Abel Prize?

  • BillTre
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News Leon Lederman Passes: Nobel Laureate & Fermilab Director

  • Vanadium 50
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The Rise of Incentivized Competitions for Humanity

  • jedishrfu
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How Do Variations on Schrodinger's Cat Reflect Quantum Mechanics in Humor?

  • George Jones
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What is B^D Guide?

  • Wilmer
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Bad Brain Habits: How to Change Them

  • BillTre
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What Does Dark Beer Taste Like Compared to Lighter Beers?

  • AchillesWrathfulLove
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Coherent definition of observable supernatural event?

  • nomadreid
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How often do economic bubbles happen?

  • FallenApple
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What effect could a theory of everything have on science?

  • Robin04
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Double blind peer review winners and losers

  • Demystifier
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Why are you not a logician or set theorist?

  • Demystifier
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Respect or Love: Which Matters More in Relationships?

  • FallenApple
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Eternalism & Change: Understanding How They Coexist

  • name123
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Is Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained Truly Wise?

  • FallenApple
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Anybody interested in the Philosophy / Sociology of Science?

  • jlaw
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Early Morning Mystery: Pitch Black at 9:45am in BC

  • George Jones
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Insights Match the Scientist with the Story Quiz - Comments

  • fresh_42
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News Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin Passes Away at 76

  • gmax137
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IQ Score of 128: Analyzing Its Significance

  • Prof Sabi
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Smoke plume map of California fires

  • jim mcnamara
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How Do Dividends Influence Stock Investment Decisions?

  • kyphysics
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Defending Science Against Ongoing Threats: Why the Scientific Method Matters

  • Aufbauwerk 2045
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Do weight & strength matter in basketball?

  • bluemoonKY
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Can external factors enforce ethical outcomes in the prisoner's dilemma?

  • Posty McPostface
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Nerds and Sports: The Unexpected Connection

  • Demystifier
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Is Increasing Inequality Acceptable If Everyone Benefits?

  • Vanadium 50
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Can throwing trash into lava solve our landfill problem?

  • gfd43tg
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Burton Richter, Nobel Prize Winner and Former SLAC Director, Dies at 87

  • Vanadium 50
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Is a historic speech historic if no one hears it?

  • nitsuj
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Things should be done while young

  • FallenApple
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Are Smart and Intelligent the same or different?

  • symbolipoint
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Why do people hate other people's success?

  • FallenApple
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US Pressures Other Countries On Breast Milk/Formula Dispute

  • BillTre
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Is the EPA Using Too Much Science in the Trump Administration's Eyes?

  • BillTre
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Conflicts in Bureaucratic Regulation

  • BillTre
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Unravelling Alligator and Alleg Riddles: Solved!

  • topsquark
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Are Fireworks Really Worth the Noise and Pollution?

  • leroyjenkens
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What's for Dinner? Share Recipes & Ideas

  • waternohitter
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Will climate change stimulate or harm the economy?

  • Posty McPostface
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Why is there a monopoly on productivity?

  • FallenApple
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Internet Sales Taxes: Who Pays What & When?

  • Stephen Tashi
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Soccer Ettiquette Question: Giving the ball back to the opposition

  • berkeman
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Money For Nothing: Hot Dog Water for Just $37.99 CAD

  • 256bits
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Hawking's Model-Dependent Realism

  • Mr Davis 97
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News Chef Anthony Bourdain Found dead reason girlfriend cheated on him

  • Evo
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Experiment ideas for science exhibitions

  • Subrahmanyan
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News The Economic Limits of Bitcoin and the Blockchain

  • BWV
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Can there be insurance for data loss due to EMP

  • EnumaElish
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Are you an optimist or a pessimist/cynic?

  • StatGuy2000
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Navigating in Woods: How to Find Your Way Home

  • fog37
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Is @SchroedingersLion Alive or Dead?

  • .Scott
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Is the Scientific Paper Still Effective?

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Cooperation: Opponent Helping Each Other Win

  • Stephenk53
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What Is the Optimal Age for Puppy Cuteness?

  • wolram
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What are great places in the Netherlands to visit?

  • blackmarch103
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Game theory and "Mutually Assured Destruction"

  • Posty McPostface
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Dog Invents Its Own Currency that Grows on Trees

  • BillTre
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Best online free photo storage option?

  • Wrichik Basu
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News Stephen Hawking has Died - March 14th, 2018

  • StevieTNZ
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Google QuickDraw: A Fun and Impressive Party Game

  • Greg Bernhardt
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Is Dec. '17 work paid Jan. '18 taxable for 2017?

  • kyphysics
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PETA and Monkey Finally Lose Copyright Suit

  • BillTre
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Correlation between the cost to produce electricity and the cost to consumers?

  • Cheesycheese213
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Question about observation and the sense theory

  • bunburryist
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Demography of Houses: US Slab-on-Grade Lifespan

  • Stephen Tashi
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Happy Friday the 13th: End Triskaidekaphobia Today!

  • DrClaude
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What are your thoughts on the Black Panther movie?

  • phinds
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Are Pop Science Sources Reliable for Scientific Debates?

  • Dadface
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Funding Research: Pros & Cons of Popular Science

  • Dadface
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Where do I go to discuss scientific theories?

  • NotKepler
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Funny People for Cabaret: Can You Recommend?

  • david2
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What is the best guess for this image of a 720x466 dinosaur fossil?

  • Needtomnet789
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Does AI truly possess free will in its actions?

  • rootone
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If Stephen Hawking didn't have the disease that he had....

  • Jupiter60
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What makes Black Swan such a captivating and unsettling film?

  • david2
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Study: Major Bottled Water Brands Contaminated w/ Plastic

  • kyphysics
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Which Type of Smile is the Most Stressful?

  • BillTre
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Favorite Board Games: Family Fun with Dominos, Settlers of Catan, Risk & More

  • Greg Bernhardt
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March Madness Brackets and Points

  • member 428835
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How many milennials really are stuck in our parents' houses?

  • TheMacNerd
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Motorola Building in Chicago: Huge & Majestic

  • Grands
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Psychology: How will we react to discovery of alien life

  • jim mcnamara
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Upcoming Companies That Could Really Improve Our World

  • member 428835
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