Dip•so•lect [n] linguistics: a variety of a language that is distinguished from other varieties of the same language by features of inebriation, slurring of words, and incorrect application of vocabulary, and by its use by a group of speakers who are set off from others socially or by alcohol level in the blood.
I recently discovered the rather interesting concept of Russell’s Teapot, an argument proposed by Bertrand Russell (1872–1970), related to religion.
Upon my discovery, I shared it with the lovely Reddit, upon which an interesting discussion broke out. Allow me to share. (more…)
The six degrees of separation theory, while most interesting as a theory, has several major flaws – at least in practicality.
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The statistics of russian roulette are particularly interesting. If you were to play a single round (no pun indented), you have an 83.3% chance of surviving – not bad odds, everything considered. It isn’t untill you decide to keep playing that things get silly.
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