Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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(Our World in Data) Bioenergy and Biofuels
How much bioenergy does the world produce, and what is it used for?
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(Our World in Data) Putting solar panels on land used for biofuels would produce enough electricity for all cars and trucks to go electric
The world dedicates a Poland-sized area of land to liquid biofuels. Is there a more efficient way to generate energy?
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(Policy of Truth) Don’t Replace the Kiosks
A Statement to Princeton Council 400 Witherspoon St Princeton, New Jersey January 12, 2025 My name is Irfan Khawaja; I live in Princeton. I’m here to speak about an issue that in some sense has already been decided, except that the decision is so wrongheaded that even belated criticism seems better than silence. I’m referring…
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on The Lessons of Renee Good by Eminent Domain and the Resort to Force | Policy of Truth
[…] Whether the topic is genocide or eminent domain, mainstream American journalists have an addiction to euphemism about the use of force that should be corrected at every opportunity. If journalists described force more vividly and accurately, …
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on No, Eminent Domain is Not Purchase by Eminent Domain and the Resort to Force | Policy of Truth
[…] was pleased to see that my letter on Princeton’s use of eminent domain to acquire Westminster Choir College was printed in the […] LikeLike
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(Policy of Truth) Eminent Domain and the Resort to Force
I was pleased to see that my letter on Princeton’s use of eminent domain to acquire Westminster Choir College was printed in the January 7 issue of Princeton’s Town Topics, with a note from the editor (p. 13): “Thank you for your letter. We stand corrected.” Good to hear it. Whether the topic is genocide or…
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(The Comics Curmudgeon) Sunday is for bird crimes
Comics Curmudgeon readers! Do you love this blog and yearn for a novel written by its creator? Well, good news: Josh Fruhlinger’s The Enthusiast is that novel! It’s even about newspaper comic strips, partly. Check it out! Shoe, 1/11/26 Did, uh, did you know that “naked running” means running without music? I myself did not,…
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on The Immigrant Trust Tour: West Orange Yet Again by The Immigrant Trust Tour: The Finale | Policy of Truth
[…] I last wrote on the subject, New Jersey’s Immigrant Trust Act (ITA) has been divided into three separate […] LikeLike
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(Policy of Truth) The Immigrant Trust Tour: The Finale
Since I last wrote on the subject, New Jersey’s Immigrant Trust Act (ITA) has been divided into three separate bills, has gotten through a series of committee hearings, and is up for vote in the state legislature on Monday. It’s been sixteen solid months of efforts by a cohort of smart, tough, and dedicated activists.…
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(The Comics Curmudgeon) Mostly snowy one-panels
Comics Curmudgeon readers! Do you love this blog and yearn for a novel written by its creator? Well, good news: Josh Fruhlinger’s The Enthusiast is that novel! It’s even about newspaper comic strips, partly. Check it out! Six Chix, 1/10/26 You ever wonder why bad things happen to you? It’s probably because someone with interests…
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