It's by the guy who runs / draws xkcd.com web comics, and gives serious scientific answers to absurd hypothetical questions. For example: Is it possible to build a jetpack using downward firing machine guns?

Questions are weird like that, but the science is real, so an interesting read. Specially if you are a fan of xkcd.

What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately?

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[–] miguel@fedia.io 1 points 1 week ago

I've discovered that sequels, by and large, don't improve on the original. I got to book 2 of the expanse and was like "nah, I'm good". So good on you for keeping with it for so long!

For my money, I prefer stuff like Discworld, where there's just a lot of stories in a given universe. Less worldbuilding, more exploring.