The Shifts in Voting Patterns in 2020 Election

The New York Times had an interesting article that analyzed the shift in voting patterns from the 2016 election to 2020. Looking at location and demographics they assessed the shift in votes from or toward the different party candidates. Several Colorado cities stand out as does the state as a whole. A worthwhile read. Description … Continue reading The Shifts in Voting Patterns in 2020 Election →

Readings for 7 December

79 years ago today Pearl Harbor was attacked bring the United States into World War II. Very few people are alive today who have a memory of that day. History (His Story?) is interesting. Today's readings are not directly related to that event. They are part of the present that will one day be history. … Continue reading Readings for 7 December →

Of Methods Scientific or Political

A good review (and a follow-up) of the fundamental differences between the scientific method and the political method. In this case, a rebuke of pseudoscientific opinion opposed to the current social distancing effort but it is more widely applicable to all contrarian/denialist efforts. How to be Curious Instead of Contrarian About COVID-19: Eight Data Science … Continue reading Of Methods Scientific or Political →

Readings April 19 & 20

I did not have the time to properly capture all that I read those two days (34 articles) and rather than have things pile up for long I thought I would post a subset of them without much insight other than to see I think that these articles are worth your time. Climate Change Former … Continue reading Readings April 19 & 20 →