Daily Links: October 12, 2011

Computing power: A deeper law than Moore’s? 

The energy efficiency of computing is doubling every 18 months Since sensors, miniaturization and mobility is some of the most important info technology drivers today, this insight is highly relevant.

10 of the dumbest million dollar ideas of all-time

11 High Paying Six Figure Jobs without a College Degree

HowCast  features How-To Videos on just about every project you can imagine, including salsa dancing, crocheting booties, making fried ice cream, how to pull off a surprise marriage proposal, preventing ear infections in children, and so much more. Search or browse through categories like Kids, Teens, Games, First Aid & Safety, Holidays & Celebrations, Cars, House & Garden, etc.

In a recent Op-Ed piece on the Wall Street Journal, author, journalist, public speaker and generally inquisitive fellow Robert Bryce offered up following analogy in his discussion of climate change science: "If serious scientists can question Einstein's theory of relativity, then there must be room for debate about the workings and complexities of the Earth's atmosphere. " And the internet took it from there, in the form of comics, the Twitter hashtag #WSJscience, and plenty of science-minded blogs and sites a-plenty.


The Origins of 7 Common Superstitions.

Risk, the game of World Conquest, has been a feature in mainstream boardgaming for decades, but is not usually well thought of by more serious boardgamers. Several recent editions have been better received, but the latest iteration (out sometime later this year) may be the most divisive yet. In Risk Legacy, each game played will permanently change the board and rules based on who won and how. Are boardgamers ready and willing to alter their boards with permanent markers and stickers and tear up unchosen cards? Some early reviews have been positive, but opinion is still divided. The designer answered some questions on BGG as well.

Some photos of what individuals and families around the world eat.

Science:

• Babies understand fairness by 15 months: Babies as young as 15 months can recognise when someone is being treated unfairly and respond by being generous towards them, scientists have found.