What is your favorite technical physics blog?

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The discussion centers around recommendations for physics blogs, highlighting favorites such as "Shtetl Optimized" by Scott Aaronson, "Not Even Wrong" by Peter Woit, and "More Quantum" by Mateus Araujo. The original poster expresses a desire to discover more physics blogs beyond quantum computing and string theory, noting a shift in focus from popular bloggers like Sean Carroll and Sabine Hossenfelder towards mainstream media formats like YouTube and podcasts. There is also a debate regarding the definition of a blog, with some participants arguing that Physics Forums (PF) Insights, which features contributions from many authors, does not fit the traditional notion of a blog as a platform for a single author or small group. Others counter that the term "blog" can encompass broader contributions, specifically referencing the PF Insights as a valuable resource.
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I like to read the following blogs:
and I used to like Sean Carroll and Sabine Hossenfelder blogs but now they are on to more popular stuff or making YouTube/podcasts. However I would like to find more physics blogs like these in other topics that are not on quantum computing or string theory. What else is still out there in 2024?
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
I'm biased, but I think PF Insights is outstanding!
But I thought a blog was a web site by one person or a very small group of people. The posts on this forum don't seem to me to follow that, as the threads are started by tens of thousands of people and the Insights are by many hundreds of people.

To me, PF is NOT a blog, it is a science web site.
 
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phinds said:
But I thought a blog was a web site by one person or a very small group of people. The posts on this forum don't seem to me to follow that, as the threads are started by tens of thousands of people
The concept of a blog is not restricted to a single person and I'm referring to our Insights Blog, not the forum posts :smile:
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
The concept of a blog is not restricted to a single person and I'm referring to our Insights Blog, not the forum posts :smile:
I understand that, but as I said, the Insights are by hundreds of people which is not a small group. I think you're twisting the normal definition.
 

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