In this blog post, the author discusses the metaphor of the broken stair, comparing it to the way people warn others about a person’s behavior rather than addressing the issue directly. The author reflects on the broken staircase of pharmacokinetics in drug development, highlighting the complexities and limitations of current understanding. They raise the point […]
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In this article, the author discusses their perspective on the use of the -Werror compiler flag, which treats all warnings as errors. The author states that they have a zero-warning policy on their projects and use various static analysis tools to enforce it. They explain that -Werror creates a project dependency on specific toolchain vendors […]
Lexicographers often hear complaints about people not using words precisely or accurately. However, the role of lexicographers is to document the actual usage of words, even if it is considered incorrect or loose. In this article, the author provides usage guidelines for the words “couple,” “few,” and “several.” The word “couple” originally referred to a […]
The Post Office prosecutions scandal in the United Kingdom is considered the nation’s greatest mass miscarriage of justice. However, it is a complex and maddening issue to write about, given the numerous personal and systemic failures involved. The journalist Nick Wallis has produced a book on the matter, which offers valuable insight. A statutory inquiry […]
In this web content, the author explores the fascinating world of aged Indian pickles. The article highlights the surprising fact that pickles can last for several decades and are often treasured as heirlooms. The author explains that pickles can be preserved for years by removing all water, using salt or acids to kill bacteria, and […]
In 1989, the Japanese introduced the world to their “smart house” known as the Tron House. This house was able to think, sense, and act on its own, making life easier for the homeowner. The Tron House was a result of the Tron Project, which aimed to develop a Japanese computing standard for various devices. […]
In a recent Twitter firestorm, a French man living in America sparked a heated debate about the quality of food between Europeans and Americans. The argument revealed a cultural difference in how food is viewed – Europeans see it as a social occasion while Americans view it as utilitarian and transactional. While the US boasts […]
Google’s search engine is subject to federal privacy law, according to a recent ruling by the Federal Court of Appeal. This paves the way for individuals to request the removal of their names from search results, also known as the “right to be forgotten.” The case originated from a complaint to the federal Privacy Commissioner […]
In a collaborative effort with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard, led by Karim Lakhani, has conducted research to examine the impact of AI on productivity and quality among knowledge workers. The study involved assessing the performance of 758 consultants, representing 7% of the company’s individual contributor workforce, across various […]
This case study explores the use of antifungal drugs in treating a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who showed urine markers consistent with Aspergillus colonization of the gastrointestinal tract. The child initially received treatment with an antifungal probiotic, which resulted in a Herxheimer reaction. Based on this response, the physician decided to try a […]