What I saw on the web on 2023.7.24

[reblogarythm]

1. Measuring Inequality
   by Extreme Enginerding
   http://www.mikerobe007.ca/2023/07/measuring-inequality.html
   a very good example introducing the Gini coefficient
   via rss
   
   
2. I Blame the W3C's HTML Standard for Ordered Lists
   by siderea
   https://siderea.dreamwidth.org/1819759.html
   a lengthy but plausible case for the brokenness of <ol>
   via rss
   
   
3. Why air conditioners can be a problematic solution to extreme heat
   by Emily Chung
   https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/air-conditioners-sustainability-heat-1.6914054
   no real surprises here, but it's well put
   via rss
   
   
4. No, The Pandemic Isn't Over: An FAQ with 300 Sources on Covid
   by Jessica Wildfire
   https://jessicawildfire.substack.com/p/no-the-pandemic-isnt-over-an-faq
   in case you were feelling overly optimistic
   via rss
   
   
5. The Patriarchal Age
   by Doug Jones
   https://logarithmichistory.wordpress.com/2015/09/27/the-patriarchal-age/
   a fascinating genetic finding
   via discord
   
   
6. Let's Use Tau--It's Easier Than Pi
   by Randyn Charles Bartholomew
   https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/let-s-use-tau-it-s-easier-than-pi/
   nothing really new here, but i like the comment "thinking in terms of pi is like reaching your destination and saying you're twice halfway there"
   via discord
   
   
7. Denvention 3, Guest of Honor Speech, August 8, 2008
   by Lois McMaster Bujold
   http://www.dendarii.com/denver08.html
   several trenchant remarks by a master of her field
   via discord
   
   
8. Mr. Roboto
   by Styx, covered by Tufts Beelebubs
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY2G8lBSavA
   in case you need an a capella cover
   via discord