Pretending Not To Panic
news for people who are eager and anxious about the future
Q Day Is Nearer
Quantum computing is advancing quickly enough that Google is warning of the need to prepare for a key milestone called Continue reading
Early Spring
An early Spring sounds like a good thing, but it is a quantifiable indication of a warming planet. At least Continue reading
Data That Matters – February 2026
Kung Fu Robot
How’s the adage go? First they ignore you. Then they make fun of you. Then you win. Robots seem to Continue reading
Climbing US Inequality Continues
Welcome back to reporting on news that is: significant, factual, and apolitical. And welcome back to a familiar theme. “Climbing Continue reading
Data That Matter – January 2026
Sigh. First, my apologies for missing December 2025. Being apolitical is the biggest hurdle as real news continues. Second, January Continue reading
Data That Matters – November 2025
Another month of heavily politicized news obscuring the factual and the significant. But maybe it is time to return to Continue reading