FOOTNOTES

Why are women such a minority in elected office? For none of the obvious reasons.

The funny thing about ignorant people is that they so often conduct themselves as if they were experts.

Stronzo Bestiale, translated "Total Asshole," can be found in the authorship listings of at least a few reputable physics journals.

Radio shows across the country are discussing feature stories from our September/October print issue.

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Kate Greene got interested in the idea of deception and technology five years ago, while interviewing a tech executive.