Archive - The Experiment

How the Pilgrims Killed Christmas

Christmas wasn't a holiday in this country until 1870. Blame William Bradford.

Dec 6 •

Skynet Syndrome

Skepticism of AI isn't irrational. It’s pattern recognition.

Dec 5 •

Your Mid-Week Experiment for 12/3/25

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Dec 3 •

November 2025

Wicked Advice for Democrats

"Once they've swallowed sham and hokum/Facts and logic won't unchoke 'em"

Nov 30 •

Your Mid-Week Experiment

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Nov 19 •

"A workable sense of America”

Would You Go Back in Time to Stop Trump?

Nov 16 •

Your Mid-Week Experiment

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Nov 12 •

The Backlash Against Austin Anti-Woke Comedy

Austin is the capital of anti-woke comedy. The backlash is in full swing.

Nov 8 •

Your Mid-Week Experiment

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Nov 5 •

Pay Attention to What You Want to Come Next

If we're not looking for it, we might miss the good that's coming next

Nov 1 •

October 2025

Your Mid-Week Experiment

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Oct 29 •

The National Anthem is a Question

No one living through history knew how it would end. They won anyway, and so can we.

Oct 24 •

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