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As someone who both writes and receives pitch documents regularly, I think this is a very good guide. In particular, the practice of placing the detailed analysis in appendices is the way to go. I am not so sure that every pitch has to display …

If Space-Time exists as a quantity, then arguably the entire universe is pre-determined. However, as we are limited in our dimensional perception and can only perceive 3 spatial dimensions and time only in an instant-by-instant way, we feel that we …

Part of the problem for retail investors is the large volume of market activity in a stock that can be represented by "shorting" trades. A large proportion of shorting trades in any given stock can give rise to the counter-intuitive effect that …

> I loved the ending of Devs, btw, an extremely satisfying finale Me too. Combined two of my favourite scientific conjectures in one neat package.

Sounds interesting - is it showing on one or other of the streaming platforms?

I was thinking more along the lines that, as you increase a person's social "range" (for want of a better word), maybe you also diminish their sense of self. I am reminded of that part of the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy where hapless …

It seems to me that social media gives small people the means to feel bigger, and more powerful than they perceive themselves to be. The need to conform to the "groupthink" is based on feelings of inadequacy or alienation felt otherwise. It is why …

Interesting perspective, and probably a better reflection of the reality we face. Nevertheless, I would rather modern communication was not like this. It does not bring out the best of the species...

Of course, the same observations apply to Ted, from Cardiff.

My concern is that recent events have been hi-jacked by serial malcontents that exist simply to agitate, cause dissent, and anarchy. They are not particularly interested in the specific issue; it is just a good cover story by which to incite …

I wouldn't mind this little item either. Unfortunately it is not available in the UK, and there is no indication of when it might be coming. 😒

At my stage of cycling, if I went on a 110 km ride I would be more than a little sore. As a former hockey coach might advise, > "Don't rub 'em - count 'em)" Looks like I will be getting some cream too, then..

I have delved quite deeply into quantum mechanics, and the quest to divine a unified theory with relativity. The emerging ideas that suggest that the entire universe (let alone black holes) has a quantum nature are mind-blowing. It is one thing to …

Quite a loaded question, in these unusual times. For myself, I am a little sceptical when corporations respond to this kind of event. Rarely does the gesture have any ability to make a tangible difference to the problem. More often it can be seem …

Thanks; that really is very useful. Although I am going to have to get used to a certain level of discomfort, paying attention to this sort of thing is bound to minimise my pain. It's a long way from the boy that rarely even oiled his chain or …

Thanks. I did suspect that part of the solution might be to "man up" a bit!

Thanks for the forthright response. All good and informative. I never even considered that I could change saddles - as you say, this was not even a consideration 20 years ago. And "sit bones"? Another new idea. As for: > I'd caution against …

I have just started cycling again after an inactive period of c. 20 years. In my teens I would cycle for miles with pals, over hill and down dale. We would scream down the steepest hills in the area, without regard for life or limb. It was all …

I have 3 episodes to go.......looking forward to it. Also re-watching the first series of The Umbrella Academy, before series 2 drops in July. Highly recommended if you have not already seen it...

Nice deployment of ad hominem !

In "1984" George Orwell created a hypothetical language, called Newspeak, the deployment of which sought to eliminate rogue thoughts and emotions by incremental reduction in vocabulary. From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newspeak: > The …

I would be interested, but as a beginner seeking a solid and reliable entry point into the subject, with pointers for further reading etc. This would even include how "Philosophy" is defined, and what the "big issues" are seen to be today. Always …

Yes, I saw this and was initially encouraged. However, Zuckerberg ruined the moment by adding that any home workers that moved to a lower cost of living area would would see their salaries reduced. Absolutely scandalous. You are paid for what you …

Like others I am interested in whether it can scale. If I understand it correctly, and the main thrust is groups of people broadcasting their conversations, I would have thought scaling was possible provided the size of the conversant groups was …

Not really sure what this shows, to be honest. The government has direct responsibility over state schools, and only indirect oversight on private schools. As such, I am not surprised that they are only urging state schools to return to the …