2011

Robin Hanson argues that the 2000s were the best decade in history due to substantial global poverty reduction, but commenters disagree. via Overcoming Bias

Security expert Bruce Schneier highlights the widespread issue of unsecured IP security cameras accessible on the internet, many of which can be viewed and reprogrammed by anyone who finds them. The post links to resources for searching for such cameras online, noting this has been a known problem for years

In 2010, there were more concerning statistics about US military suicides than combat deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan combined.

The Onion jokingly suggests that the "Gap Between Rich and Poor" is the Eighth Wonder of the World, a monument built by slaves and serfs. via kottke.org

Brain emulation is feasible because brains decouple signal dimensions, similar to artificial ears and eyes, argues Robin Hanson, while Tim Lee disagrees, citing the complexity of systems like protein folding. via Overcoming Bias.

Autoblog asks if left turns should be illegal, citing their danger and inefficiency compared to routes that prioritize right turns and U-turns.