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Help would be appreciated. I am writing my granddad's biography (who already passed away), and there is information I need but I can't find on the Internet - or in the library. It is technological diffusion. A question like "when did DNA tests become commercially available in the UK and what were the prices at the time?" I can make a guess based on U.S. data (which is not appropriate), and I can calculate historical prices based on inflation alone (which doesn't account for the market dynamics). They're my best guesses, but of course, rigour is preferred. I'm not asking you to answer that question.. because I have lots of questions lol. I just would like to know how you guys research on historical topics and answer historical questions. Maybe I've been looking in the wrong places. Thanks!

I am a little troubled by your definition of knowledge. First, are you implying that knowledge is a posteriori? Secondly, I think knowledge is partial, so you can't perfectly know how much you know. Thirdly, the 'apt and ability' to acquire knowledge is not solely dependent on the learner. As a proponent of externalism, I believe that the cognitive processes depend partly on the learning process and the environment. Finally, there are factors beyond control that may affect the learning process - and intelligence in your definition. For instance, poor people may be too hungry to learn anything. They'd be slow learners due to hunger, but that doesn't really mean they're not intelligent, right?

Depends on how you define 'learning.' And how you evaluate the worth of a human being. But I generally agree with you that 'formal education' doesn't necessarily make for a 'more socially responsible' person. I am a little saddened by the fact that today's formal education puts too much emphasis on the job market. It trains young minds to respond positively to the market trends, and these herd behaviours and bandwagon effects can be disastrous without sufficient rationalisation. Some ads say, "XXX million members can't be wrong," or "XXX million people have read this book, so you should too," or "A lot of investors are buying this stock, so you should too." The logic is crap. Totally crap. And even people with Ph.D.s from prestigious universities make such mistakes sometimes. I've witnessed that with my own eyes.

You may be dumb, mate. I may be dumb too. Socrates once said the best knowledge is in knowing that one knows nothing at all. The more you know, the more you know how much you don't know. Being dumb is a good thing, and a philosophical mind'd better start with a dumb mind - a mind that knows nothing and makes philosophical enquries without assuming anything. You may have to ask what 'dumb' means, and why (or why not) it is important. Anyway, I guess your issue is not about whether or not you're dumb. It is that you take how other people think about you a little too seriously. You can't please the whole world, so it is okay that someone thinks negatively of you. If your friends think negatively of you because you don't know something, then they're not your friends. Dumb or not - it is just a tag. A perception. A subjective evaluation. Maybe a necessity. In an open economy like this, some people know something more than other people because specialisation makes the market more efficient.

Yesterday I had quite a serious talk with a group of PhD students in medicine. Well, kinda interviewing them actually. It was fun as much as killjoy. Do you guys know that herpes viruses are transmissible by kissing? Herpesviruses are creepy, good at evading immune systems and can establish lifelong, recurring infections. And there is an established, very unlikely albeit possible, chance of receiving HIV and Hepatitis-B from kissing. Yucks. In related news, last night I tried a strawberry-flavoured condom with my bf. It tasted awful, and my bf didn't feel as good as without. But it is medically recommended that only rubber-covered cocks be suckable if you're into NSA. Even more frighteningly, it is rarely discussed about the health risk of slipping condoms, which is, according to some discussants, more worrisome than the risk of broken condoms. If you're really risk-averse, it's great to have a BF / GF in an honest, monogamous relationship. Promiscuity is a trade-off between fun and risk, y' know I'm not saying it's bad. I'm saying it's a choice that needs to be justified. Whether or not your country's healthcare is publicly funded is another dimension here (um, NOTE: no political discussion on this forum). Anyway, have fun and play safe! (well, you can either have more fun and play less safe or have less fun and play more safe teehee!)

Mate do whatever makes you happy and plan well - and realistically. 200k annually isn't very realistic at your age unless you have a brilliant business idea and become an entrepreneur urself. I no longer chase after money 'cause that's a helluva life. I want to lay back a bit, and have enough money for retirement. That's all. Not having my own house is ok. Not living a luxurious life is ok. I am happy this way 'cause I don't like working like crazy. Finally, asking people to vote is a bad idea. You shouldn't be influenced by this kind of stuffs because you don't know 'why' a person votes yes or no. Most likely, nobody has enough information to judge your life for you.

Oh boy - I know life can be hard sometimes. I wish you'd find the strength in you soon. Best wishes!

Charles Darwin would agree that my ancestors are monkeys.. Wait. That doesn't sound right. The first life forms on earth are single-cell eukaryotes. Wait. That doesn't sound right. I should keep my mouth shut, or someone would be mad at me for opposing the theory of Adam and Eve.

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Nice. Thank you.

Duet with himself? lol. Great idea.

This is touching video. Thank you.

They're cute together

I invite all the vampires to my place, but none's arrived yet. Should I stop eating garlic bread for a while?

At least you notice search advertising, and more subtly, search engine optimisation. When you search, you are looking for something that matches your interest in that moment. So search is platform that naturally gives a high propensity to buy. You don't filter out ads in search as much as ads in mass media. I'm surprised you didn't complain about telemarketing.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6nzan_massaging-male-genitals_lifestyle I wonder why this whole shit is explained by a woman like she really understands what she does. But I have to admit she's made some good points LOL.

HBD!

Telling too much or too little - this is not a question I ask myself when writing. The amount of details, as a general rule, depends on the impact you want to cast on your reader. In mystery fiction, you tell just enough, but obscured hints to advance the plot. In romantic fiction, you emphasise the emotions and character relationships. So set a goal first - what you want to do. The rest will come up in your mind easily.

A Shakespeare quote: Why then, can one desire too much of a good thing? Basically, there are some points you should be careful about: Are the details relevant? Do the details interrupt the flow of the story? Do the details significantly slow down the pacing (and the scenes require that the pacing is furious or thrilling)? Are the details redundant? (Sometimes the details can be implied.) There's a writer I know whose description of the sex scenes is great but the pacing is horrible. Moreover, there are some irrelevant streams of consciousness that interrupt the hotness of the scenes. Anyway, as a general rule, unless you write poetry, prose poetry or something of a revolutionary style, try to focus only on description that is linked to emotions. You don't need to be very graphic. You just need to hit the right keys with sufficient power. Another example is writing war scenes. I beta'ed someone's work a few months ago (not on this site). His war scene is full of long sentences (bad pacing) and he repeatedly shifts between explaining the scene and explaining the plan that was agreed earlier (interrupting the flow). War scenes should emphasise the actions and results of the actions, NOT the thoughts (actions speak much louder)! Result: I don't feel excited reading the scene at all although I'm pretty sure I'd have been very excited should it been made a movie. Bad narration can harm that much. Hope this helps.

Damnit! Don't let my appearance fool you! I'm a little genius who can use my fingers to give pleasure beyond measure. Seriously, please don't apologise. Friendly bantering is great. And please... DON'T HUG ME. That's just an excuse to rub your worm against my python! :P

You know, the secret formula of Koaka Koala was stolen from Australia and Americans rename it to Coca Cola. Oh man, I'm surprised you know Kangaroo Courts exist. That means drop bears don't think you taste good enough for dinner.

An article in The Australian, "Strong Aussie dollar attracts the funny business" http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/strong-aussie-dollar-attracts-the-funny-business/story-e6frg8n6-1225940901809 Amusing.. and amazing. Thank god I'm graduating so I'll have some time shaking my head at American jokes.