LUV and GPUs, Wikileaks and Organised Pathology, Cartoons and Myths

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Saturday spent some time down in docklands with many other geeks and nerds for the annual Linux Users of Victoria Penguin Picnic. Chris Samuel brought along a pétanque set which was quite fun. On a related topic (and following my assignment for Innovation Management) I've made a few brief remarks concerning the future of the GPGPU. Also, after three years in development, Drupal 7 has been released. Which means if you have any Drupal 5 sites around there's no more security patches in development.

Gave the address at the Unitarian Church on Sunday on Wikileaks: The Free and Responsible Search for Truth, making comparisons with an atrocity exhibition of twentieth century lies and the idea that truth itself is the highest loyalty above sectional and partisan interests. Was approached by some people afterwards who wanted to discuss "the conspiracy" of the suppression of creationism, weather control and the like. The address follows a 'blog on the recent PEW survey which showed that atheists are usually better informed with religious doctrine that church-goers. The advantage, in my option, is that conservative organised religion (ignorant, dangerous and organised) has a community - a power which liberal-religious people and their atheist allies often overlook.

Played Toon on the weekend and everyone quite enjoyed the spirit of the game, immediately grasping the beauty that is cartoon physics. Have started a "Young Gods" story, where the protagonists are polytheist era demigods seeking to overcome cultural biases in favour of universals. First scenario will explore the possibility of Atenism. Neglected to mention how much I enjoyed Michael B's birthday drinks in last post; especially his fine collection of gamer friends.

Comments

[tcpip.livejournal.com]

I'm referring to members of various intelligence agencies and associated professions (e.g,. US military, like Bradley Manning). In the context of Wikileaks it can refer to any individual in any organisation that has access to information which that body considers classified.

[castleclear.livejournal.com]

Thank you for clarifying. I've been following the Bradley Manning story as best I've been able on DemocracyNow.org - though I confess, I'm a weak soul and often not up to the task of keeping myself informed about the dreadful things reported by the remaining news agencies in whom I still have some confidence and hope for journalistic integrity.