The fantastical is becoming practical...

The fantastical is becoming practical...  A little game I often play with myself when looking at a new technology is this: when I was a teenager, would I have thought this might happen in my lifetime?  This is one where I'm certain my answer would have been “Not a prayer!”

One of these fine days, when I'm even more ancient and venerable than I am now, it will likely no longer be safe for me to drive.  The thought that these self-driving cars will probably be available is very comforting...

Mr. G. and Jellybean...

Mr. G. and Jellybean...  I know, I know, I'm a sucker for these stories...

D-Wave skepticism...

D-Wave skepticism...  Several of my friends with more knowledge of quantum computing than I have (and that's a very low bar!) have all been skeptical of it from the first announcements.  They're not alone...

Tornado!

Tornado!  I have several reactions after watching this video.  One is that it's fascinating to see a tornado this close up.  Another is that the guys in the video are not representative of our youth.  Then I wonder what I would do if placed in their circumstances.  Finally, the video ends ambiguously ... did they make it?  The comments on the YouTube page would indicate that they did...