Category Archives: Critical Thinking

Learning By Doing

Posted on May 27, 2024 by George B.

Many of us believe we are living that Chinese curse, “May you live in interesting times”. Hands-on learning is powerful, and I think I have a great example of a person who is learning at an accelerated rate due to … Continue reading →

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A note on developing products, even simple ones.

Posted on January 1, 2024 by George B.

Lesson Learned As I write, I recall making a tool to pull tappet guides in Lister Clones, some of the Erectors would hammer them in with very tight clearances, so I designed a “Tappet Jack” to help pull them.  After … Continue reading →

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2021

Posted on January 15, 2021 by George B.

When there is no rule of law, all remedies lay outside the law? Is QAnon covering for the Left? Can you imagine a better way to placate your political enemies than telling them every week for four long years that … Continue reading →

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The Critical Importance of Quality.

Posted on March 13, 2020 by George B.

And who may never understand the requirement? India? If you have been watching Boeing, there’s plenty of food for thought, and it does cause me to reflect on a few things I’ve studied for years, things the typical western mind … Continue reading →

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Is It Time To Analyze Crossover Sales?

Posted on December 29, 2018 by George B.

The Crossover fad appears to be in full swing, and it seems that every Mom wants one, or something even larger? They sit higher, some have the 4WD option, and many are sold in areas where it will never snow.  Many … Continue reading →

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There is a new trend underway!

Posted on December 21, 2018 by George B.

This post is short and sweet, Big Oil has been under attack for some time and has been looking for a cost-effective insurance policy and a way they may become better accepted by the Social Justice Warriors? Yes, Big Oil and … Continue reading →

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Developing Instructions to use a Toaster

Posted on February 21, 2017 by George B.

One of the more brilliant technical works I have ever read was authored by Forrest Mims, but I’m not sure if there’s even a hand full of people that really know why they are such great works. My summary of … Continue reading →

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I don’t get why they don’t get it!

Posted on March 8, 2016 by George B.

As I watched Bernie, the other night, I listened to the applause when he mentioned healthcare was a right for all people. I wondered, why not food, as you have no health without it? But why not shelter, as you … Continue reading →

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A must read for the Engineer? I think so… “Unsafe by Design”

Posted on January 8, 2015 by George B.

           Are you interested in Engineering?  Do you judge a book by its cover? Most who frequent this blog have seen some real failures in engineering, at times we simply can’t grasp how it was allowed to … Continue reading →

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Witch Doctors

Posted on December 16, 2014 by George B.

Yes, you can keep your Witch Doctor, but the fees he charges are near incomprehensible.   For all of human history Witch Doctors scheme and draft stories of our demise.. and reasons you need pay them for protection or a cure. But … Continue reading →

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