Surely it's Mensa membership that correlates with low achievement, not scoring well on IQ tests per se.

"Next time you’re listening to a guru, ask yourself: How do I really know that they’re successful?"

An ironic item to include.

This is a well-established business model in poetry contests.

Looks like just since January the combined market share of IE versions has declined from 73% to 55%. That is a dramatic change. More significant, probably than a temporary spike in search share driven by ads.

They're walking down those steps, though, not up. The next step is 1, not 3.

I genuinely hope you are right

Why?

No, that's Google that has a search monopoly at the moment, and seriously needs a challenger.

Perhaps, but is Microsoft, a convicted monopoly abuser, the right challenger? Microsoft has already a powerful grip on the whole industry (why do you think multi-processors and 64-bit computing took that long to catch?) for us to feel too comfortable with them gaining more power.

Google has a monopoly on search, but Microsoft has a couple at least as valuable as Google's.

Competition between giants is a good thing. And a sense of urgency in the marketplace is good for third party companies, as it places pressure to buy rather than build.

So is Google...it's search results are getting worse and worse over time. Google is essentially pulling a Windows ME, integrated IE and all.

Bing is the competition Google needs to light a fire under its ass and start making its algorithm good again.

"If they are random useless sayings: ignore them"

This seems irresponsible advice. There are serious conditions whose symptoms are hearing voices. He should at least consult a doctor.

Good point, fixed.

Wow, 16 uses of "these same."

It would be better if you replied to his argument.

The conclusion: people (in the UK) could live on sustainable energy sources, but only with massive lifestyle changes.

Or (if I remember the book correctly) nuclear power.