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Tag: XKCD

How to caution the world about any new technology [XKCD]

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Author neilPosted on May 27, 2013Categories UncategorizedTags Caution, Google Glass, Technology, XKCDLeave a comment on How to caution the world about any new technology [XKCD]

XKCD usually nails it, as with this one [Philosophy or Cartoon?]

Another astute observation by XKCD on herd mentality:
 
And it says a lot about you that when your friends jump off a bridge en masse, your first thought is apparently 'my friends are all foolish and I won't be like them' and not 'are my friends ok?'.

Author neilPosted on February 12, 2013Categories UncategorizedTags Bridge, Herds, XKCDLeave a comment on XKCD usually nails it, as with this one [Philosophy or Cartoon?]

Hand Sanitizer [Cartoon]

An astute observation by XKCD about hand santizers.

Hipster CDC Reports Flu Epidemic Peaked Years Ago

Author neilPosted on February 10, 2013Categories UncategorizedTags Hand sanitizers, XKCDLeave a comment on Hand Sanitizer [Cartoon]

Starry eyed [Article]

XKCD traces the path that the Three Wise Men would have taken if they’d followed the star that informed them about the birth of Christ.

Author neilPosted on December 27, 2012Categories UncategorizedTags Christmas, Star, Three Wise Men, XKCDLeave a comment on Starry eyed [Article]

Rocket Surgery [Link]

In the world filled with jargon, Randall Munroe (of XKCD)’s simple “explainer” of the Saturn V, the world’s heaviest, tallest, most powerful rocket, built by NASA is like a breath of fresh air. Titled US Space Team’s Up Goer Five, this is an infographic worth your time, especially if you’re not a rocket scientist!!
Author neilPosted on November 21, 2012Categories UncategorizedTags Infographics, Saturn V, XKCDLeave a comment on Rocket Surgery [Link]
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