Programmable (III) Published on August 30, 2022August 26, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com The right problem Why do we only teach the easy problems? Read More
Perfection Published on August 2, 2022August 2, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com As good as it needs to be? We ponder whether cameras can be further improved. Read More
Fresh-ground Published on April 26, 2022April 25, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Far and near Technology and economics, fruit and spices, and a nutmeg-grater. Read More
The sky is gone (II) Published on January 11, 2022January 10, 2022 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com A long history The stars have been getting harder to see for a long time now. Read More
Relativity and the telegraph Published on January 12, 2021January 8, 2021 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Help and hindrance We consider how new technology can make it harder to understand new science. Read More
Upgrading Published on November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Out with the old We make a suggestion that’s out of step with the times. Read More