One learning curve at a time on the path to becoming a renaissance man. Following a discussion with friends, I looked further into the economy of Star Trek. Some friends claims Star Trek is a capitalist state, others that it was pure communism - each sharing proof that backs up their various claims. More interestingly, an argument was made that it is a different society with different norms - a post scarcity society.

Monday, December 15, 2008. The McCain campaign found this out the hardway. Some people may never find out. Implications of the Myspace Suicide case. Robert Graham raises some interesting points. When reading about this case, try to think if the punishment achieves one of the four goals.