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Awkward Nerds and Dumb Jocks Are Notable Because They're Unusual
On the persistence of unflattering stereotypes
2 hrs ago
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Chad Orzel
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Educational Reform Standoff
This week in smart people arguing past one another
Nov 21
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Chad Orzel
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The Revolution Will Be Available As Video On Demand
In which I finally get around to One Battle After Another
Nov 18
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Chad Orzel
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Myopia
On losing a bet with God
Nov 13
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Chad Orzel
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Canonical Experiences
On signature academic events
Nov 11
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Chad Orzel
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Thinking Out Loud: Quantum Optics and Quantum Information
Notes toward my winter term class
Nov 6
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Chad Orzel
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Late Fall Round-Up
August through October in blog
Nov 2
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Chad Orzel
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October 2025
Clocks Predate Capitalism
A briefer history...
Oct 30
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Chad Orzel
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Kids Are Kids and Gender Preferences in Motivation
Quick takes on two largely unrelated stories
Oct 28
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Chad Orzel
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Quantum Is Not the Answer to AI
A quick heuristic for when to stop listening
Oct 24
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Chad Orzel
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Adventures in Exam Writing: Quantum Edition
"This will be a fun question..." is on the list of Famous Last Words
Oct 23
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Chad Orzel
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Wanted: More General Purpose Critics
On the benefits of critics writing about genres they don't know that well
Oct 16
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Chad Orzel
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