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This summer, vandals deleted this website. I suspect that someone objects to my opinions about the genocide in Gaza. Finally, I've restored the homepage, but some links have not been fixed yet.
This summer, vandals deleted this website. I suspect that someone objects to my opinions about the genocide in Gaza. Finally, I've restored the homepage, but some links have not been fixed yet.
We are disheartened by Netanyahu's violations of the ceasefire in Gaza. People in Gaza are still starving, and Netanyahu threatens to block food and medical aid deliveries, and to continue to kill Palestinians. More than 360 UNRWA workers have been killed, and 192 journalists. We made a significant donation to UNRWA USA after the US government cut off funding. The Israelis have tried to prevent Hamas from governing. The (Hamas) civil police protected aid convoys from looting, but the Israelis attacked the police, and then complained about starving people looting the few aid shipments permitted to enter Gaza. Then the Israelis militarized aid distribution, killing scores every day.
We are disheartened by Netanyahu's violations of the ceasefire in Gaza. People in Gaza are still starving, and Netanyahu threatens to block food and medical aid deliveries, and to continue to kill Palestinians. More than 360 UNRWA workers have been killed, and 192 journalists. We made a significant donation to UNRWA USA after the US government cut off funding. The Israelis have tried to prevent Hamas from governing. The (Hamas) civil police protected aid convoys from looting, but the Israelis attacked the police, and then complained about starving people looting the few aid shipments permitted to enter Gaza. Then the Israelis militarized aid distribution, killing scores every day.
Australia, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Norway and Spain have recently joined hundreds of other nations to recognize Palestine statehood in advance. I hope Marwan Barghouti will be released from Israeli prison to become leader of a nonviolent Palestinian government; he would be "the Palestinian Mandela".
Australia, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Norway and Spain have recently joined hundreds of other nations to recognize Palestine statehood in advance. I hope Marwan Barghouti will be released from Israeli prison to become leader of a nonviolent Palestinian government; he would be "the Palestinian Mandela".
I volunteered for several years at an expungement clinic, preparing documents to erase criminal records for people who have completed their sentences. This helps them get jobs, places to live, and work credentials. Now I'm looking for volunteer work helping people avoid getting deported. Sending millions of immigrants away would separate families who have been here for decades. Family reunification is the principal basis for current immigration policy. Deportation clinics should offer first–aid to immigrants, who don't get a public defender.
I volunteered for several years at an expungement clinic, preparing documents to erase criminal records for people who have completed their sentences. This helps them get jobs, places to live, and work credentials. Now I'm looking for volunteer work helping people avoid getting deported. Sending millions of immigrants away would separate families who have been here for decades. Family reunification is the principal basis for current immigration policy. Deportation clinics should offer first–aid to immigrants, who don't get a public defender.
Scientists Actively Trying to Build Conscious Robot “We have some very urgent questions to ask it,” says one. —Ironic Times
Scientists Actively Trying to Build Conscious Robot “We have some very urgent questions to ask it,” says one. —Ironic Times
Generative AI in a Nutshell - how to survive and thrive in the age of AI This is a 20–minute introduction to chatbots, what to do with them, and, most importantly, how to prompt them. This is a popular video, highly recommended.
Generative AI in a Nutshell - how to survive and thrive in the age of AI This is a 20–minute introduction to chatbots, what to do with them, and, most importantly, how to prompt them. This is a popular video, highly recommended.
March 21, 2023: it's pouring. Once we learn how to trigger these "atmospheric rivers" or el niño events, our drought problems will be solved. Let's have an el niño every year!
March 21, 2023: it's pouring. Once we learn how to trigger these "atmospheric rivers" or el niño events, our drought problems will be solved. Let's have an el niño every year!
Danny Hillis says, "There are three big game-changers going on: globalization, computers, and synthetic biology. If I were a grad student now, I wouldn’t study computer science, I’d study synthetic biology." Isomorphic Labs agrees.
Danny Hillis says, "There are three big game-changers going on: globalization, computers, and synthetic biology. If I were a grad student now, I wouldn’t study computer science, I’d study synthetic biology." Isomorphic Labs agrees.
“We are at the edge of war with Russia and China on issues which we partly created, without any concept of how this is going to end or what it’s supposed to lead to.” –Henry Kissinger
“We are at the edge of war with Russia and China on issues which we partly created, without any concept of how this is going to end or what it’s supposed to lead to.” –Henry Kissinger
The Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation has a wonderful collection of 20th century art. Sign up at https://www.weismanfoundation.org/tours to reserve a free tour. We have re-opened after 15 months of maintenance! I'll be giving tours on Tuesdays at 10:30 am.
The Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation has a wonderful collection of 20th century art. Sign up at https://www.weismanfoundation.org/tours to reserve a free tour. We have re-opened after 15 months of maintenance! I'll be giving tours on Tuesdays at 10:30 am.
"I don't believe in anything you have to believe in." — Fran Lebowitz
"I don't believe in anything you have to believe in." — Fran Lebowitz
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HIGH SCHOOL GRADS! Read my friend Moshe Molcho's Advice for Success at College! Highly recommended!!
HIGH SCHOOL GRADS! Read my friend Moshe Molcho's Advice for Success at College! Highly recommended!!
Khan Academy is the most effective and efficient school on Earth, featuring mastery learning. It offers a free, world–class education to anyone, anywhere. Now they're adding an AI tutor! With 100 million users per year, it's the largest educational institution in history.
Khan Academy is the most effective and efficient school on Earth, featuring mastery learning. It offers a free, world–class education to anyone, anywhere. Now they're adding an AI tutor! With 100 million users per year, it's the largest educational institution in history.
Wikipedia: 100 times the scope and timeliness of any previous encyclopedia. $1,000,000 value, yours free!
Wikipedia: 100 times the scope and timeliness of any previous encyclopedia. $1,000,000 value, yours free!
Lumosity: Use it or lose it! Brains are like muscles. I try to exercise every day, both physically and mentally. The free Lumosity games are diverse and engaging. I've started to diet, inspired by the example of my friend Moshe Molcho.
Lumosity: Use it or lose it! Brains are like muscles. I try to exercise every day, both physically and mentally. The free Lumosity games are diverse and engaging. I've started to diet, inspired by the example of my friend Moshe Molcho.
Congratulations to the folks at DeepMind! They created an artificial intelligence program that predicts the 3D structures of proteins from their amino-acid sequences. Proteins are the key to biologic activity. Knowing the structure will revolutionize drug discovery and the understanding of diseases. Like Deepmind's game-playing programs AlphaGo, AlphaZero and AlphaStar, the protein folding program AlphaFold2 is significantly better than human experts or software competitors. They have published the structures of 200,000,000 proteins. This is one of the major discoveries of our lifetimes.
Congratulations to the folks at DeepMind! They created an artificial intelligence program that predicts the 3D structures of proteins from their amino-acid sequences. Proteins are the key to biologic activity. Knowing the structure will revolutionize drug discovery and the understanding of diseases. Like Deepmind's game-playing programs AlphaGo, AlphaZero and AlphaStar, the protein folding program AlphaFold2 is significantly better than human experts or software competitors. They have published the structures of 200,000,000 proteins. This is one of the major discoveries of our lifetimes.
Google's (Jolly Good) Fellow Chade-Meng Tan explains his Search Inside Yourself lessons. He has written a book as well.
Google's (Jolly Good) Fellow Chade-Meng Tan explains his Search Inside Yourself lessons. He has written a book as well.
"There is more good than evil in the world, but not by much." – Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
"There is more good than evil in the world, but not by much." – Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
"Everybody comes from the same source. If you hate another human being, you're hating part of yourself." —Elvis
"Everybody comes from the same source. If you hate another human being, you're hating part of yourself." —Elvis
My Most Influential Teachers:
My Most Influential Teachers:
Outstanding Teachers and Coaches:
Outstanding Teachers and Coaches:
My parents, Chauncey Bell, Barry Boehm, Sue Bottfeld, Hal Brody, Allan Cameron, Lila Crespin, Dorothy Demory, Eric Garen, Calvin Gentry, Bill & Peggy Hamner, Erich Heinerth, Tony Hoare, Fred Hodson, Tom & Carolyn Jones, Ferdinand Kertess, Karen Kleinfelder, Alex Koperberg, Norman Marks, Catherine Morris, Ted Nelson, Harry O'Steen, Frank Peto, Bonnie Prettapapop, Gladys Pushard, Ronald Sass, Einar Stefferud and Roberta Taggart.
My parents, Chauncey Bell, Barry Boehm, Sue Bottfeld, Hal Brody, Allan Cameron, Lila Crespin, Dorothy Demory, Eric Garen, Calvin Gentry, Bill & Peggy Hamner, Erich Heinerth, Tony Hoare, Fred Hodson, Tom & Carolyn Jones, Ferdinand Kertess, Karen Kleinfelder, Alex Koperberg, Norman Marks, Catherine Morris, Ted Nelson, Harry O'Steen, Frank Peto, Bonnie Prettapapop, Gladys Pushard, Ronald Sass, Einar Stefferud and Roberta Taggart.
Thanks also for Books and Lectures:
Thanks also for Books and Lectures:
Stewart Brand, César Chávez, Douglas Engelbart, Lex Fridman, Scott Galloway, Bill Gates, Malcolm Gladwell, James Gleick, Yuval Noah Harari, Douglas Hofstadter, Sabine Hossenfelder, Darrell Huff, Tracy Kidder, Donald Knuth, Ray Kurzweil, Don Lancaster, John McPhee, Derek Muller, Peace Pilgrim, Steven Pinker, Burkard Polster, William Poundstone, Hans Rosling, Edward Tufte, Stephen Wolfram and Steve Wozniak. (what a bunch!!)
Stewart Brand, César Chávez, Douglas Engelbart, Lex Fridman, Scott Galloway, Bill Gates, Malcolm Gladwell, James Gleick, Yuval Noah Harari, Douglas Hofstadter, Sabine Hossenfelder, Darrell Huff, Tracy Kidder, Donald Knuth, Ray Kurzweil, Don Lancaster, John McPhee, Derek Muller, Peace Pilgrim, Steven Pinker, Burkard Polster, William Poundstone, Hans Rosling, Edward Tufte, Stephen Wolfram and Steve Wozniak. (what a bunch!!)
Pantheon of Heroic, Brilliant, Beautiful Women:
Pantheon of Heroic, Brilliant, Beautiful Women:
Christine Borgman, Alice Callaghan, Audrey Chan, Barbara Ehrenreich, Nora Ephron, Elizabeth Friedman, Gangaji, Hélène Grimaud, Katharine Gun, Sarah Harrison, Vi Hart, Dolores Huerta, Naomi Klein, Elena Klett, Marlene Mallicoat, Irshad Manji, Marissa Mayer, Sally More, Wai Wai Nu, Michelle Obama, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Maria João Pires, Cindy Sherman, Megan Smith, Meryl Streep, Greta Thunberg, Malala Yousafzai, Elizabeth Warren, Serena Williams and Oprah Winfrey.
Christine Borgman, Alice Callaghan, Audrey Chan, Barbara Ehrenreich, Nora Ephron, Elizabeth Friedman, Gangaji, Hélène Grimaud, Katharine Gun, Sarah Harrison, Vi Hart, Dolores Huerta, Naomi Klein, Elena Klett, Marlene Mallicoat, Irshad Manji, Marissa Mayer, Sally More, Wai Wai Nu, Michelle Obama, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Maria João Pires, Cindy Sherman, Megan Smith, Meryl Streep, Greta Thunberg, Malala Yousafzai, Elizabeth Warren, Serena Williams and Oprah Winfrey.
Activities:
Activities:
I'm proud to be a docent at the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation, a wonderful collection of 20th century art. At this time, we're closed for repairs. When we re-open, call (310) 277-5321 to make an appointment for a free tour. Ask for me!
I'm proud to be a docent at the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation, a wonderful collection of 20th century art. At this time, we're closed for repairs. When we re-open, call (310) 277-5321 to make an appointment for a free tour. Ask for me!
My favorite activists, because they are so loving, are the folks at the Los Angeles Catholic Worker soup kitchen, "the Hippie Kitchen".
My favorite activists, because they are so loving, are the folks at the Los Angeles Catholic Worker soup kitchen, "the Hippie Kitchen".
The PLATO Society is the original retirement learning group; we organize our own study/discussion groups. Take a course every semester for the rest of your life! This spring, we're studying you, by Jill Walker Rettberg.
The PLATO Society is the original retirement learning group; we organize our own study/discussion groups. Take a course every semester for the rest of your life! This spring, we're studying you, by Jill Walker Rettberg.
Peace:
Peace:
A House of Dynamite, by Kathryn Bigelow shows how vulnerable our defenses are to even a single nuclear missile.
A House of Dynamite, by Kathryn Bigelow shows how vulnerable our defenses are to even a single nuclear missile.
Nuclear War, by Annie Jacobsen chronicles the two hours of a nuclear war. This is enough to make you a believer, according to the reviews.
Nuclear War, by Annie Jacobsen chronicles the two hours of a nuclear war. This is enough to make you a believer, according to the reviews.
Storyville - The Trials Of Oppenheimer, is a thoughtful 90-minute biography of Oppenheimer from the BBC. He's my hero for campaigning to abolish nuclear weapons and for international control of nuclear technology. It's too late to give him a Nobel Peace Prize.
Storyville - The Trials Of Oppenheimer, is a thoughtful 90-minute biography of Oppenheimer from the BBC. He's my hero for campaigning to abolish nuclear weapons and for international control of nuclear technology. It's too late to give him a Nobel Peace Prize.
Night Watch (season 4 episode 22 of Madam Secretary on Netflix) vividly depicts the insanity of relying on land–based missiles which could destroy civilization. Surprise cameos from Madeleine Albright and Hillary Clinton underline the significance of this message.
Night Watch (season 4 episode 22 of Madam Secretary on Netflix) vividly depicts the insanity of relying on land–based missiles which could destroy civilization. Surprise cameos from Madeleine Albright and Hillary Clinton underline the significance of this message.
Here's an important new video from Richard Clarke describing cyber threats to nuclear weapon security.
Here's an important new video from Richard Clarke describing cyber threats to nuclear weapon security.
The Button, by William J. Perry and Tom Z. Collina, 2020; we can take away the President's nuclear "football" when we take away the land–based ICBMs that tempt us to risk launching them on warning. Land–based missiles are insanely dangerous for that reason.
The Button, by William J. Perry and Tom Z. Collina, 2020; we can take away the President's nuclear "football" when we take away the land–based ICBMs that tempt us to risk launching them on warning. Land–based missiles are insanely dangerous for that reason.
122 nations have signed a UN treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons, similar to the prohibitions on chemical and biological weapons, antipersonnel landmines and cluster munitions. We should too.
122 nations have signed a UN treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons, similar to the prohibitions on chemical and biological weapons, antipersonnel landmines and cluster munitions. We should too.
Nuclear Threat Initiative promotes nuclear abolition initiative of Kissinger, Perry, Nunn and Schultz.
Nuclear Threat Initiative promotes nuclear abolition initiative of Kissinger, Perry, Nunn and Schultz.
Great Peace March for Global Nuclear Disarmament 1986 peace march across the U.S. Loretta and I walked 3700 miles in 9 months, from Los Angeles to New York to Washington DC. Laura Monagan blogged about it beautifully.
Great Peace March for Global Nuclear Disarmament 1986 peace march across the U.S. Loretta and I walked 3700 miles in 9 months, from Los Angeles to New York to Washington DC. Laura Monagan blogged about it beautifully.
Good news! We're becoming much less violent, says Steven Pinker in this TED talk. Kurzgesagt agrees, explains.
Good news! We're becoming much less violent, says Steven Pinker in this TED talk. Kurzgesagt agrees, explains.
Gene Sharp From Dictatorship to Democracy: A Conceptual Framework for Liberation the handbook of the Arab Spring.
Gene Sharp From Dictatorship to Democracy: A Conceptual Framework for Liberation the handbook of the Arab Spring.
Justice:
Justice:
The next human rights issue: statelessness. Ending birthright citizenship will supercharge it. We can fix this! Stateless people deserve priority refugee protections.
The next human rights issue: statelessness. Ending birthright citizenship will supercharge it. We can fix this! Stateless people deserve priority refugee protections.
Aaron Swartz defended Internet freedom on Democracy Now! A proper eulogy The Internet's Own Boy, a film about Aaron.
Aaron Swartz defended Internet freedom on Democracy Now! A proper eulogy The Internet's Own Boy, a film about Aaron.
International Modern Media Institute (and Icelandic Modern Media Initiative) want to improve privacy and freedom of speech for Internet users everywhere.
International Modern Media Institute (and Icelandic Modern Media Initiative) want to improve privacy and freedom of speech for Internet users everywhere.
WikiLeaks gives whistleblowers exactly what they need: anonymity. It lets us focus on the facts not on the leaker. Viva la información!
WikiLeaks gives whistleblowers exactly what they need: anonymity. It lets us focus on the facts not on the leaker. Viva la información!
Thank you, NSA whistleblowers William Binney, Tom Drake, Diane Roark, Kirk Wiebe, Ed Loomis, Edward Snowden and Reality Winner!
Thank you, NSA whistleblowers William Binney, Tom Drake, Diane Roark, Kirk Wiebe, Ed Loomis, Edward Snowden and Reality Winner!
Thank you, CIA whistleblowers John Kiriakou and Jeffrey Sterling.
Thank you, CIA whistleblowers John Kiriakou and Jeffrey Sterling.
Thank you, GCHQ whistleblower Katharine Gun.
Thank you, GCHQ whistleblower Katharine Gun.
Thank you, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, for publishing true information about misdeeds. Congratulations, Julian, on your freedom. Thanks to the Australian government and to the supporters who campaigned for you for 14 years.
Thank you, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, for publishing true information about misdeeds. Congratulations, Julian, on your freedom. Thanks to the Australian government and to the supporters who campaigned for you for 14 years.
Joseph Nacchio served four and a half years in prison in retaliation for his February 2001 refusal to let the NSA spy on Qwest customers.
Joseph Nacchio served four and a half years in prison in retaliation for his February 2001 refusal to let the NSA spy on Qwest customers.
American Civil Liberties Union looks out for our rights, our privacy and our prisoners. "Sooner or later, everyone needs the ACLU."
American Civil Liberties Union looks out for our rights, our privacy and our prisoners. "Sooner or later, everyone needs the ACLU."
Art:
Art:
YInMn Blue, or "Oregon Blue," a beautiful new nontoxic high-performance pigment. Crayola has created a "blutiful" crayon, inspired by, but not actually containing any YInMn Blue! There are four blutiful crayons in the big box!
YInMn Blue, or "Oregon Blue," a beautiful new nontoxic high-performance pigment. Crayola has created a "blutiful" crayon, inspired by, but not actually containing any YInMn Blue! There are four blutiful crayons in the big box!
More Resources:
More Resources:
Western Governors University is an outstanding, low–cost, online–only university featuring accelerated competency–based programs for bachelor's and master's degrees. Start your search for college here!
Western Governors University is an outstanding, low–cost, online–only university featuring accelerated competency–based programs for bachelor's and master's degrees. Start your search for college here!
Scholarship Region announces international scholarships around the world. They're popular on social media channels.
Scholarship Region announces international scholarships around the world. They're popular on social media channels.
Thank you, Violet Blue for changing the cultural conversation about sex! Here's more positive discussion about sex from Laurie Abraham, Debby Herbenick, Mary Roach.
Thank you, Violet Blue for changing the cultural conversation about sex! Here's more positive discussion about sex from Laurie Abraham, Debby Herbenick, Mary Roach.
Jane Fonda, too, says sex is good for you. Here's Wikipedia's article on masturbation. Michael Ventura, right on! Masturbation is healthy, relaxing, hygienic, makes no demands on other people, and is available as often as desired. What's not to like?
Jane Fonda, too, says sex is good for you. Here's Wikipedia's article on masturbation. Michael Ventura, right on! Masturbation is healthy, relaxing, hygienic, makes no demands on other people, and is available as often as desired. What's not to like?
MacTech magazine has put some of my old Computer Store articles online:
MacTech magazine has put some of my old Computer Store articles online:
First magician: "Who was that lady I sawed with you last night?"
First magician: "Who was that lady I sawed with you last night?"
Second magician: "That was no lady, that was my half–sister!" —Walt Kelly
Second magician: "That was no lady, that was my half–sister!" —Walt Kelly
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