Wednesday, January 07, 2026

Big EVs

"Swedish firm's massive 50-ton electric vehicles to help extract gold from Canadian mine". (Via H.R.)

Unlike their diesel-powered alternatives, these new BEVs produce no exhaust fumes, which is especially important in underground mining operations. Eldorado already tested two of these trucks, and they worked well enough that the company ordered another ten.

"Smart Toilets"?

"AI toilets are here"

Tuesday, January 06, 2026

Real Life Pascal's Wager

"Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Announces He Will Convert To Christianity Before He Dies".  

Unfortunately, Adams has terminal cancer and likely will not live much longer. He has chosen to convert to Christianity after many years of being a non-believer:

“I’m now convinced that the risk-reward is completely smart,” Adams said to his Christian listeners. “If it turns out that there’s nothing there, I’ve lost nothing, but I’ve respected your wishes and I like doing that. If it turns out there is something there and the Christian model is the closest to it, I win.”