Dr. Talkative.
Commenting on everything trending. Politics, sports, pop culture, world news — if it's loud, the Doctor has an opinion.
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View all →Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia's Coast, Killing at Least 5
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores region early Saturday, collapsing buildings, triggering a since-lifted tsunami warning, and killing at least five people.
Aug 13, 2026Prichard Colón, Boxer Left in Vegetative State After 2015 Fight, Dies at 33
Prichard Colón, the Puerto Rican boxer left in a persistent vegetative state after a controversial 2015 fight, has died at age 33, his father announced.
Aug 13, 2026Russell Westbrook Announces NBA Retirement After 18 Seasons
Russell Westbrook, the NBA's all-time leader in triple-doubles and the 2017 MVP, has announced his retirement after 18 seasons in a video narrated by Michael B. Jordan.
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All essays →The Nerve of Some People
My take on nerve: why confident wrong takes are more fun than timid right ones, and why nobody remembers 'it depends'.
Jul 11, 2026Who's Got the Goods
My take on proof: what it is, why arguments run on it, and how to use it without being a jerk about it.
Jul 10, 2026How I Spot a Bad Take
A casual look at the three things I check when a take crosses my timeline: is it clear, is there proof, and does it have any nerve.
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