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What if someone were to write a program that could in essence simulate the human body of an athlete. All of it's limitations and abilities. Then we use that 'software human' (SH) to run through a sport over and over and over again, each time trying …

Milli Vanilli. Get a computer to sing the music and use a gorgeous, super fit and charismatic person to pretend. Even good singers now do mostly lip syncing so...

I've had a couple of pairs of PowerTap pedals and I'm quite happy with them. If nothing new comes out I'll try the new Garmin pedals next time I get a power meter. Curious how you've been finding them.

Add my vote for political influence and another for the Internet. The Internet lowers trust in science and doctors because there is so much nonsense readily available to people now, that was not available before. Without the critical thinking …

Very interesting. I'd love to hear the debate.

I'm hesitant to call any new technology bad or good but smart phones use among young people is definitely a concern for me. As a teacher I see some kids who are seriously addicted to their phones. I also sometimes walk down the hallways and see …

I'm curious how long it'll be before programmers figure out how to make singing AI programs that dominate the album charts.

It will happen. Just a matter of time - hopefully not too much time. Evolving and learning AI writing programs will create these but that's on a longer time frame. Not sure how it'll develop in the short term though I think it's a technology that …

I've read numerous things that suggest your post is true or has many true elements. The increase in asthma is sometimes attributed to having too sterilized an environment. Studies show a very strong correlation between kids having pets and stronger …

Loved your post - keen insights

I think the value in these could be to continually take video but to only save the last minute or so of the footage much like accident cams work. It's always after the fact that you wished you'd had your phone handy. This way you just hit the …

Let me add using latex tubes to the list of how to go faster without getting more fit. A latex tube saves about 5 watts of power for each wheel it's used in. Cheap and easy speed though it'll require a tire pump up before each ride.

This brings to mind a study I read a number of years ago that found people who knew the ending of the novel had higher satisfaction when reading it. I wonder how this might apply to movies. Maybe we enjoy seeing all of the pieces or clues that lead …

To focus on just one aspect of your comment (alternative therapies), is it really fighting when you likely have chosen something that isn't supported by scientific research? You're more likely falling victim to scam artists who focus on the …

Some interesting ideas but I'm not sure people would be able to agree on how to interpret even seemingly straighforward facts. Already we have people in the same country viewing or witnessing the same thing and yet they very often have a very …

I have a brand new set of Oxford heated grip pads hanging on my garage wall. Not a lot of good being there but taking my bike apart to install those grips and tracking down the wires to hook it up hasn't been appealing to me. The day I finally do …

There is now yet another option and that's Shimano's new 105 cassette. It's a special cassette 11-34 that requires a larger Shimano rear derailleur but it is an 11 speed cassette that works on 10 speed wheels. Let's hope they expand this kind of …

Great post - thanks.

Although I have many assorted goretex jackets I absolutely hate all goretex footwear. It doesn't breath enough and leaves my feet sweaty, vulnerable to blisters and very uncomfortable- even if I wear special socks. I find if I use regular leather …

I used to use a SPOT locator when I did solo rides in the California and Nevada desert. I don't use it any other time and have since let my membership lapse. I think it's money well spent if you do any kind of remote or solo riding. If you consider …

I've never had cable in all of my life. For the last five or so months I've subscribed to CraveTV because iTunes movies have gone up in price and I was looking for a cheaper form of entertainment. Glad I made the switch.

When I dualsport I wear leather gloves to the trail head and then switch to offroad gloves. That leaves my legs with only motocross pants and knee braces for protection. Certainly not the greatest protection but I can't imagine wearing something …

Here's the MEC pants I wear. I actually own two pairs I like and wear them so much (cycling and dirt biking).

It really depends on the temperature and conditions. I hate being overdressed, sweaty and burdened by weight. I also don't like being soaked right through and freeze my butt off. If it's cold and/or wet, I'll wear my MSR ISDE jacket that has a …

I don't like them. They still look like pop up books and aren't worth the extra expense in my mind. In some cases they are worse than regular movies. I'm open to them improving in the future and spending the extra money on them if this is the case.