/sci/ - Science & Math

>>9808480
>Maybe the Flynn effect was a result of societies advancing in being able to provide basic human needs
>The reversal of the Flynn effect could be explained by a reduction in society's ability to provide the same level of accommodations
I like this. Do you mind if I choose to believe it?

We can't even cure the cold or migraine headaches. We're not hitting immortality anytime soon.

>>9479151
>I doubt the people you characterize as "homophobes" are actually scared of homos
I always thought it had more to do with fear of their own homosexual proclivities clashing with societal indoctrination. I remember when I was batting for the other team, my partner and I would remark that the only thing not thoroughly good about this was everyone else, not us

>>9462080
You think Trump isn't backed by a similar bunch? It's obvious he makes no policy. The war hawks didn't get where they are by shooting their wad early. The history of US imperialism is a history of fucking shit up just enough to not kick over the powder keg. They may beat their chests occasionally, but unless they are true Cobra-level enemies of humanity, they have some stake in staying alive.

The Norks know well enough that we won't kill them all when we finally bring our special brand of freedom to their shores, so their backs are not up against the wall, so to speak. I hope this fizzles like I think it will.