What I saw on the web on 2020.12.22

1. how we want that conversation to go
   by raindovemodel
   https://trylonandperisphere.tumblr.com/post/189440335162/wow-the-patience-kindness-and-calm-communication
   might be too good to be true, but it's still good to have something to which the world can aspire
   via wil
   
   
2. The brilliance of mRNA vaccines
   by WheatNOil
   https://twitter.com/wheatnoil/status/1339624815137722368
   explaining how the new vaccines work, and answering questions
   via FB
   
   
3. Candy Cane Crunch Ranch
   by [attribution unclear]
   https://twitter.com/dmmaus/status/1341112274514104320
   who needs Franch?
   via irregular webcomic
   
   
4. Kit converts a regular bike into a snowbike
   by Clive Thompson
   https://boingboing.net/2020/12/22/kit-converts-a-regular-bike-into-a-snowbike.html
   cute concept, also the story about the flaming couch sounds fun-from-a-distance
   via rss
   
   
5. A visit to the Barbie Woodshop
   by Gareth Branwyn
   https://boingboing.net/2020/12/22/a-visit-to-the-barbie-woodshop.html
   that's an impressive set of tools!
   via rss
   
   
6. The Uncanny Wisdom of Twitter Polls
   by Ben Orlin
   https://mathwithbaddrawings.com/2020/12/22/the-uncanny-wisdom-of-twitter-crowds/
   not the results I would have expected!
   via rss
   
   
7. a sociological analysis of the evengalization process
   by Doug Robertson
   https://wilwheaton.tumblr.com/post/638223565308739584
   a curious perspective. I wonder if people involved would recognize any truth in this
   via rss/wil
   
   
8. The medical test paradox: Can redesigning Bayes rule help?
   by 3Blue1Brown
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG4VkPoG3ko
   as always, 3B1B does a great explanation, this time of some fairly important stuff related to medical testing
   via reddit before it showed up in rss
   
   
9. Sleight of Mind 75 Ingenious Paradoxes in Mathematics, Physics, and Philosophy
   by Matt Cook
   https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/sleight-mind
   could be a fun read!
   via previous link
   
   
10. A Cherished Tradition
    by Joyce and Jim
    https://vimeo.com/493217637
    how to make Bayberry candles
    via TYWKIWDBI
    
    
11. Judy the Elf's Hot Cocoa from The Santa Clause
    by Binging with Babish
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBYd_O38Ncw
    all look tasty. Don't diss the Italian version!
    via his website
    
    
12. I built myself a proud parent machine
    by Simone Giertz
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1B3gATS0GE
    isn't everyone proud of Simone?
    via recommendation from video on boing via email
    
    
13. Interactive IPA Chart
    by ipachart.com
    https://www.ipachart.com
    a handy reference, with sounds!
    via a reference on a podcast in the background