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The Patriot Act: How We Handed Big Brother the Keys to Our Freedom
Like so many Americans in the wake of 9/11, I cheered on the loss of my own freedoms in the name of security. The government told us we needed extraordinary measures to protect our way of life, and we trusted them.
Back to the Future
It seems like everyone is talking about AI. It’s on the news. It’s in every newspaper. “AI is taking over the world,” the media headlines declare. “AI replaces 12 million jobs.” “AI wins Miss America Pageant.” AI might be writing this right now. There’s no way to know.
DeepSeek: The Fast, Open-Source AI Revolution or a Chinese Trojan Horse?
The debut of China’s DeepSeek AI has taken the tech world by storm, outperforming some of the most advanced Western AI technologies while boasting an open-source framework.
Ham Radio: A Hobby Rooted in Science, Adventure, and Connection Across Generations”
The roots of ham radio date back to the early 1900s, when hobbyists first started experimenting with wireless communication. By 1912, the United States had set licensing requirements for amateur operators, and the community of hams grew quickly.
The Jab That Was Neither Safe Nor Effective: A Tragic Comedy in Corruption
When the COVID-19 vaccines rolled out, we were told they were a miraculous “safe and effective” solution to the pandemic. Time has made both of those statements false.
Zuckerberg goes full Musk; In 12 days, we get our president back
After Trump’s second re-election, the world is returning to normal, not that I care much about the rest of the world.
The Evolution of Warfare: From Chaos to 5th Generation Conflict
Warfare has been a central element of human history, evolving through distinct stages from the chaotic early battles of primitive societies to the highly sophisticated, multi-dimensional conflicts of today.
ET, Go Home: How Predictive Programming and Reagan’s Alien Daydream Are Setting Us Up for Intergalactic Deception
In 1987, Ronald Reagan, the “Great Communicator” and apparently a part-time sci-fi enthusiast, mused in a speech to the United Nations about how humanity might come together if faced with “an alien threat from outside this world.”
The Mighty Bremer Wall: The Unsung Hero of Engineering and Naptime
Standing tall at 12 feet and weighing in at a hefty 9,000 pounds, the T-wall is the NFL lineman of physical security barriers
Uncovering Constitutional Concerns: The Truth About the Patriot Act and TikTok Ban
For years, we were told that measures like the Patriot Act and the recent TikTok ban were constitutional and necessary for national security. However, upon closer examination and research, it has become apparent that we were misled and, in some cases, outright lied to about the legality and constitutionality of these actions.
Never Waste a Crisis: How Politicians Ground Your Freedoms Faster Than Drones
If there’s one thing politicians love more than fundraising off a disaster, it’s using it as an excuse to push new laws. Drones buzzing around the East Coast? Cue the press conferences, solemn speeches, and hurried calls to “take action.”
From Martians to Drones: Why We Still Panic Like It’s 1938
In 1938, Orson Welles turned a quiet evening into chaos with his War of the Worlds radio broadcast. People thought Martians had landed because a trusted voice told them so, and there wasn’t exactly a fact-check hotline back then.
Forget Climate Change: Let’s Talk About the Real Threat—An EMP Meltdown
Electromagnetic Pulse, the mother of all electronic shutdowns, could fry our precious grid and everything that plugs into it.
Drones: by Citizen Writer, Tom Uryga
A few years ago I was talking online about Chinese software defined radios. (SDR) These are cheap, flexible, programmable devices, already widely available on ebay or Amazon (Baofung is one brand) They operate on pretty much any band, and aren’t restricted to licensed frequencies via simple and intentional hacks. Because of this, and because they …
A Streaming Timeout
Too often, Congress is playing catchup with the ever-devolving American cultural landscape. Internet legislation is, for the most part, a generation old and in regard to children it is even older.
Pizza Box Origami of Death: Australia’s Cardboard Drones Strike Fear on the Battlefield
Low-cost drones are delivering devastating effects on the battlefield, with a 75+ mile range and a cost under $600.
SpaceX’s Crew-9 Mission Prepares for Unplanned ISS Rescue Amid Starliner Setbacks
This week, NASA is preparing for a mission with a twist…to bring home two astronauts who’ve been stranded on the ISS: Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
SpaceX Aims for Mars Missions in Just Two Years, Says Elon Musk
SpaceX is pushing the boundaries of space exploration with ambitious plans to launch missions to Mars as soon as two years from now, according to its founder and CEO Elon Musk.