The Unlikely Buddha

In 1993, Dean Hamer published a study in Science that linked homosexuality to a specific region on the X chromosome, which he called Xq28.  This study was widely reported in the media as evidence that homosexuality is genetic. However, subsequent research has failed to replicate Hamer's findings, and the existence of a "gay gene" is now considered to be unlikely. The study involved 40 pairs of gay brothers, and Hamer found that 33 of these pairs shared a common marker on the X chromosome.  This suggested that there was a gene in this region that was associated with homosexuality.  However, Hamer's study was small and did not include a control group of heterosexual men.  It is possible that the marker that Hamer found is simply more common in the general population than he realized. In addition, other studies have failed to find a link between homosexuality and the Xq28 region.  For example, a study published in Nature Genetics in 1999 found no evidence of a "gay...

The Chateau Marmont was built in 1929 by Fred Horowitz, a Los Angeles attorney. Horowitz was inspired by the Château d'Amboise, a royal retreat in France's Loire Valley. He wanted to create a luxurious hotel in Hollywood that would attract celebrities and other high-profile guests. It quickly became a popular destination for celebrities and artists. The hotel's convenient location on Sunset Boulevard and its glamorous atmosphere made it an ideal place for stars to stay and party. Over the years, the Chateau Marmont has been home to some of Hollywood's biggest names, including Greta Garbo, Jean Harlow, Marilyn Monroe, and John Lennon. The hotel has also been the site of a number of famous parties and events, such as the launch of Playboy magazine in 1953 and the premiere of the film "Rebel Without a Cause" in 1955. Today, the Chateau Marmont remains one of the most iconic hotels in Hollywood. It is a symbol of the city's glamour and excess, and it continues...

We are all survivors,  Of abuse and strife,  Through the darkness we've journeyed,  To find our own light. The scars we bear may be hidden,  But our hearts are brave and strong,  We've learned to rise from the ashes,  Where we once did belong. We know the pain of betrayal, The weight of shame and fear,  But we've also found resilience,  And the power to persevere. So let us stand together,  As a community of survivors,  And share our stories of courage,  And the strength that we discover. We are not alone,  In this battle we fight,  For together we'll heal,  And shine our inner light. So let us lift each other up,  And offer a helping hand,  For we are all survivors,  In this ever-changing land. Remember, you are worthy of love and respect,  No matter what you've been through.  You are strong, you are brave,  And you will overcome. Unlikely Buddha 2023

On September 26, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 states filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the tech giant of abusing its market power to stifle competition and harm consumers.  The lawsuit is the culmination of a years-long investigation by the FTC into Amazon's business practices. The government alleges that Amazon has used a variety of tactics to maintain its dominance in the online retail market, including: • Favoring its own products and services over those of its competitors. For example, the government claims that Amazon gives its own products preferential placement in search results and offers them lower fees than it charges third-party sellers. • Preventing sellers from offering lower prices on other platforms. Amazon has contracts with many third-party sellers that prohibit them from offering their products at lower prices on other websites or in-store. • Using its data advantage to compete unfairly with sellers. Amazon has access to a vast...

      Grand Canyon Arizona 2023 I'm a theoretical physicist. I can explain the universe to you, but I can't explain myself. Unlikely Buddha

Lisp (require 'quantum-system) (defun psi ()   (v)) (defun evolve-psi (psi)   (dot (S) psi)) (defun plot-psi (psi)   (plot (x psi) (y psi) :color 'blue :type :o)   (xlabel "x")   (ylabel "y")   (title "Quantum System in a Two-State System")   (show-plot)) (defun main ()   (let ((psi (psi)))     (loop for i from 0 to 99           do (psi (evolve-psi psi)))     (plot-psi psi))) (main) This code uses the quantum-system library to define the psi, evolve-psi, and plot-psi functions. The psi function creates a quantum system in a two-state system. The evolve-psi function evolves the quantum system in time using the S operator. The plot-psi function plots the spatial and temporal coordinates of the quantum system. The main function creates a psi variable and then loops over the range 0 to 99, evolving the quantum system at each step. Finally, the plot-psi function is called to plot the quantum system. Unlikely...

Python code (below) # Define the complex plane z = a + bi def z(a, b):     return a + b * 1j # Map spatial coordinates to the complex plane x = real(z) y = imag(z) def x(z):     return z.real def y(z):     return z.imag # Map temporal coordinates to the complex plane t = real(z) h = imag(z) def t(z):     return z.real def h(z):     return z.imag # Represent a quantum system in two states v = (1, 0) def v():     return np.array([1, 0]) # Represent a quantum system in an infinite number of states S = {(1, 0), (0, 1), ...} def S():     return np.array([[1, 0], [0, 1]]) This program can be used to represent and simulate quantum systems in a variety of ways. For example, the v() function can be used to represent a quantum system in a two-state system, such as a qubit. The S() function can be used to represent a quantum system in an infinite number of states, such as a harmonic oscillator. The x(), y(), t(), and h() functi...