The phrase "coronavirus hype bubble" refers to misinformation and hyperbole about the novel coronavirus. The virus is not a hoax, but it's not anywhere nearly as bad as you've been led to believe. It is mild for most, but it can cause serious disease in a miniscule portion of people, particularly the elderly. …
Read MoreDespite the proliferation and availability of information, good information is hard to come by. Finding the right data is often a matter of quickly dismissing sources of bad data, allowing the cream to rise to the top. To speed up this process, I've created the following list of sources that I've found to consistently …
Read MoreFollowing are free resources that I've created or collected. Articles by me Networking Web-scale: a healthy choice for healthcare networks Automating Cumulus Linux with Ansible 5 Network automation tips and tricks for NetOps Top 5 tips for transitioning to 100G networking 5 big misconceptions about virtual LANs IT …
Read MoreScience is About Discovering the Truth
Jun 3, 2019 scienceAs someone who works in IT, I hear and read a lot of comments about science. One common but unfortunate claim is that “science is not about finding truth.” While I won’t get into the underlying philosophical reasons behind this claim, I do want to at least respond to it on its face. Etymology of the word “science” The …
Read MoreThe Truth About Carbon Dating
Jul 12, 2011 scienceHave you ever wondered how scientists calculate the age of dead plants and animals? This is a topic that has fascinated me for many years, because while it may sound very simple and straightforward on the surface, as you will see, it is really a rabbit hole that leads into all sorts of unexpected places. Come with me …
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