Stories by richardatlarge

The problem with writing fiction on Substack

Omicron possibly more infectious because it shares genetic code with common cold

The Bonsai Bandit: Store owner turns bad experience into fictional short story

What’s Weird about Substack

‘Killer robots’ may be coming. New Zealand wants to stop them

Could AI turn on us, or is natural stupidity a greater threat to humanity?

Surgeons sometimes operate on the wrong body part. There's an easy fix

People buying SUVs are cancelling out climate gains from electric cars

A “universal” flu vaccine could bring the world’s longest pandemics to an end

For seniors using tech to age in place, surveillance is price of independence

The Lure of Emotionally-Complex Video Games

Most who want simple ‘bonsai’ trees are ill-served by traditional bonsai methods

Nazis based their elite schools on top British private schools

Most who want simple ‘bonsai’ trees are ill-served by traditional bonsai methods

‘America’s Most Wanted.’ 52 years later, his obituary helped solve the case

No, your phone isn’t listening to your conversations. Seriously

Substack says Gmail length limit is just 102KB, true?

Regret can help explain why coronavirus vaccine mandates have been effective

Plant obsessions are not the same thing as a passion for plants

When raising houseplants, there’s more to light than meets the eye

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