Sunrise, sunset Published on January 27, 2026January 26, 2026 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com In-between calculations In the twilight land of Spherical Astronomy. . . Read More
The English major hypothesis Published on December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Economics and poofreading We suggest a major reason why modern writing is often poor. Read More
The dismal science Published on December 9, 2025December 8, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Why bother? Economics is dismal, yes. But a science? Read More
Not finding Published on November 25, 2025November 24, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Negative information Not finding what you were looking for is not always a failure. Read More
Walking the walk Published on October 14, 2025October 13, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Experimental history We advocate adding a requirement to the graduate history curriculum. Read More
Analog lessons Published on September 2, 2025September 1, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Doomed ideas (III) A different sort of lesson for this digital age. Read More
A cross-boundary class Published on August 26, 2025August 25, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Doomed ideas (II) We present another project that almost certainly won’t happen. Read More
The synthesis project Published on August 19, 2025August 17, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Doomed ideas (I) We present something that almost certainly won’t happen. Read More
Correcting misconceptions Published on July 29, 2025July 28, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Alternative approaches What is the best way to do popular science? Read More
Teaching creativity Published on July 15, 2025July 14, 2025 by fivecolorssandt@icloud.com Or not Sometimes following a procedure is necessary; other times, it’s not an option. Read More
