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Goodbye Leonard Nimoy
Krishnadev Calamur, reporting at NPR:
Actor Leonard Nimoy, best known for his role as Mr. Spock, the logical half-Vulcan, half-human in the original Star Trek series and several movies, has died at his home in Los Angeles, his granddaughter, Madeleine, told NPR. Nimoy was 83.
It’s a sad day for geeks everywhere, a very sad day indeed.
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Larry Lessig on the suicide of Aaron Swartz
Larry Lessig on the suicide of Aaron Swartz
It’s a tragedy, as suicide always is, but Mr. Lessig asks important questions about one of the undoubtedly myriad experiences that led Mr. Swartz to his final act. The internet can express our condolences, but only Aaron’s family and friends can truly comfort one another, and I sincerely hope they find that solace.