• The Jimbo Problem

    calendar Jan 2, 2022 · 5 min read · Prattle
    The Jimbo Problem

    In one episode of the cartoon South Park, Chef declares that the town flag is racist, and should be replaced. Uncle Jimbo disagrees that it should be taken down, and makes arguments about the importance of history. However, at this point the KKK arrive behind Jimbo and start shouting in support. From that point on he …


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  • Robot Non-Wars

    calendar Dec 22, 2021 · 3 min read · Prattle Prognostication

    Printers never waged war on pens, they simply made pens redundant. I suspect that if robots ever take over, we'll go the way of the pen rather than the dodo. Once machines can bake bread, calculate the proper tax rate and generally take care of what needs done, and do so cheaply, humanity can take a breather. I'm not …


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