I would probably tell teenage me that cleverness is not more laudable than kindness, and that being a bullied nerd doesn't immunize you from being a bully yourself - so tone down the sarcasm, think twice about those acerbic quips, and try harder to actually meaningfully communicate in conversation rather than think of…

Intemperate, rude writing makes me feel the same way. And the word "and" has a "d" in it.

Anyone else fall into a deep depression when viewing then thinking about these types of images?

Yeah, Lana looks fantastic. Good on her for being herself, and good on her brother for literally and metaphorically embracing his sister.

Say what you will about their work (which I tend to love, moreso when it gets bashed). The Wachowskis are awesome people.

Don't be a dolt. The bullet is designed to hit targets even if you have the aim abilities of Stevie Wonder. Their entire design is made to extend the area of damage. The company says it: "The larger diameter makes it harder to miss, the company says."

Bullshit, I'm not getting anywhere near a frozen lake.

Curious what happens when the 'a holes' come to the surface.

Well I just feel like a common idiot now.

"Dear goody good religious gooders, your prayers can't do shit, you're saying that, only because it makes you feel better. " - Love, doctors of the world.

You don't have to. It's simply what I discussed on an episode (in fact, last week's episode). It's just like tuning in to a particular television program. You don't want to watch it, don't.

Basically the word "skeptic" comprises two groups of people with different orientations towards problem solving. The first, and usually more high profile, kind of skeptic says, "Cryonics can't or won't work, period," and then he may give his reasons. Then he stops thinking about it further, probably the mortality…

After 4 heart attacks, now with 20% heart function and a new ICD Pacemaker keeping me alive, I love hearing about the advances being made. I may not live to see custom hearts grown from your own stem cells. But until then they can keep on moving forward.. Funny how I'm only allowed to have steak once a month as a…

If people knew they could live significantly longer (in relatively good shape), how would that affect their behavior? Would they become more cautious, to preserve that long life? Would they take better care of the planet, since they are stuck living on it and can't push problems off on their kids? Would they hoard…

Steven Seagal is "the real deal" in terms of being an accomplished martial artist, but he doesn't have a resume anymore impressive than Chuck Norris'. They are a bit different, however. Chuck Norris has training in mostly striking martial arts, including the two martial arts styles that he developed, but he also has…

CEL was the first indication, the second was all the boys in the yard. How did you not know something was wrong?

it was a nice twist, imo. I get your angst but I've watched it again and even knowing the end, I'm still a little verklempt. dunno why I'm so gooshy this year, normally I'm such a humbug.... :D

Am I the only one who after seeing the picture immediately thought of this?

Actually, it is an entirely fair question and that is precisely what David Chalmer's dancing qualia thought experiment is meant to address.

I have reason to believe that there is. Just have nanoscopic synthetic neurons slowly replace your organic ones. Eventually your entire brain becomes synthetic without you having even lost your train of thought.