A Family history of Humanity by Simon Sebag Montefiore 2024-06-23

The Book (1300+ pages) – A Family history of Humanity by Simon Sebag Montefiore I accidentally came upon a copy of this  book (first publis ...

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My 70+ Years Old Misconception about US Immigration Laws 2024-06-19

America is often celebrated as a nation of immigrants (for their contributions and patriotiism) .  However, one may also argue that the US is a ...

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Getting there is all the fun! 2024-06-18

Last night I received a phone call from a former Tsinghua student who was a student in my class when I lectured there in 2004. Since then he has come ...

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The Revolution in illegal drugs 2024-06-10

It is worthwhile to take note of the technological, social, and commercial revolution taking place in illegal drugs. In the olden day when opium firs ...

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Another giant of control leaves us 2024-06-06

I just learned that Bristish control theorist, David Mayne, unexpectedly passed away on May 27 after spending a festive week with friends and family. ...

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To young scholars wishing to learn (II) 2024-06-03

.In my active research days, I supervise no more than five students at any one time. To teach research and explore new topics, you need working wit ...

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To young scholars wishing to learn 2024-06-02

TO: Young scholars wishing to establish communication relationship with me   I receive request from young Chinese scholars exclusively al ...

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Another advantage of senior community living 2024-05-29

Recently having living in this senior community for more than 2 years, I came to appreciate another advantage of such place - complete safety for the ...

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Climate Change, Home Insurance, and the Plastic crisis 2024-05-22

As a result of climate change, wide fire in Westerm states became numerous. Many home owners find their home are no longer insurable (i.e. their poil ...

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There are no magic learning pills or free lunches 2024-05-19

Often influenced by Kung-Fu novels where a person accidentally found a magic instruction book and overnight became a expert in martila arts, young sc ...

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The Peter Principle of Management 2024-05-08

The Peter Principle says "people are always promoted to the level at which they are incompetent". The logic here is that employee are rewarded fo ...

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on Fame, fortune and Power 2024-05-05

Fame, Fortune, and Power It can be argued that once basic survival needs have been met all human beings in modern civilization have the selfish ur ...

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Use it or you lose it 2024-05-01

I did my last serious research work in 2009 (age 75 at that time). Since then any technical writing I do are of the broadstorke/explanation kind rath ...

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Discourse vs Discord - Some Random Thoughts 2024-04-29

In this connected and globalized world, anger and distrust prevail. Instead of civil discourse we end up with discord .Instead of listening withou ...

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Winston Churchill said it long ago . . . 2024-03-18

Two famous Churchill sayings go a long way in my opinion to explain the current political gridlock in the US. If you are a Democrats in the US, you ...

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You Tube Video 2024-03-15

In retirement, I do watch a lot of TV. Mostly I watch news program, political talk shows, and old movies. The last category brings back memories and ...

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Danger of Chat-GPT and Generative AI 2024-03-13

In one of my earlier blogs, I wrote about my experience with Chat-GPT in which I ask GPT to produce a biography of myself. When I found many untruths ...

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A life of the mind 2024-03-04

This may be self rationalizing or 20/20 hind sight. Looking back of my life endeavor of some 65+ years (since my first published paper in 1955), I am ...

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