PinnedAlbert BatesMiss Hottest September EverIt was the best of times, it was the worst of times — DickensOct 14, 20236Oct 14, 20236
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Albert BatesRevenge of the Luddites — Part Two: In which a child learns to readThere is something to be said for indigenous cultures that never developed a written language.Oct 23Oct 23
Albert BatesRevenge of the Luddites Part One: Can I Have Your Attention?What do FEMA’s crisis in North Carolina, the plight of the Palestinians, and the Rohingya genocide all have in common?Oct 162Oct 162
Albert BatesThe SwarmWith the latest iteration of Chinese fireworks, the balance of power in Europe — and indeed, the world — has shifted dramatically.Oct 91Oct 91