Category Archives: History

About the history of the world.

12 Events That Will Change Everything

Posted on May 25, 2010 by

[The feature article of the June 2010 edition of Scientific American (pp. 36-48) is actually a compilation of articles titled "12 Events That Will Change Everything." Online version here.] This Scientific American feature discusses 12 major events. Below are the twelve events … Continue reading →

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The Legacy of 2009

Posted on December 25, 2009 by

2009 has been a remarkable year in every aspect. Struggles were fought, issues were disputed, but in the end, new heights were reached. What follows are various statements from the web on this fateful year. (With focus on technology.) Doug … Continue reading →

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Reflections on 2009

Posted on December 18, 2009 by

My first semester as a senior in high school just finished. Today. Although 2009 is not yet over, I would like to take the time to reflect over all, or rather, some of the various events of this hectic year. … Continue reading →

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The Most Dangerous Enemy

Posted on November 5, 2009 by

I figured that one natural thing to put in the personal blog of a curious student (or a “reasoner,” which I think has a better ring) would be works, whether of the typographic era or the age of entertainment, that … Continue reading →

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