Bert Gold, PhD

@goldstandardgenetics.com

Molecular Geneticist, Bioinformatics Expert, Connector, Polymath Falmouth, Massachusetts

Jeffrey Toobin's NYTimes OP/ED and Emily Bazelon's conversation with David French have convinced me that: A new American Constitution is needed under Article 5. The first step is the drafting of a New US Constitution. I will begin. Let us make the impossible, possible.

Why do I struggle even reading papers that are clearly AI? Writing is a window into another person’s brain, their thinking, values, and outlook. When I read AI text, I mostly feel they shortchanged themselves and me by not offering that.

We know there is an insurrection because Musk and Trump have conspired to throttle access to Starlink for the Ukraine, And, Trump has specifically invalidated Congress' directive NOT to reduce sanctions against Russia. These are acts of sedition, treason, and insurrection.

There is an insurrection taking place right now led by Musk and Trump. These treasonous American citizens are supporting the murderous Russian Czar to kill people in Ukraine, and to arm our declared enemy Iran. What kind of GOP excuse for a human can let them get away with this?

Every scientist should review the story of the funding of the Telegraph. That story reveals that democracy was and is essential to invention. And, that the US is no longer a democracy looking to the future. It is something to ponder.

Observation: Decades in Science have taught me that Wealthy Individuals who become scientists do better than hardworking poor scientists. Hypothesis: This is frequently the case. Although the data is difficult to secure, this hypothesis should be tested.

Threatening political violence is a direct threat to democracy. Why, oh why, are so many opposed to democracy? Are they just uneducated and low information? Does the American subconscious require violence for fulfillment? www.nytimes.com/2026/10/11/u...

After Many Threats, an Arizona Lawmaker Asks: ‘Is It Really Worth It?’

Threats have altered the lives of State Representative Alma Hernandez, her family, friends and neighbors. They have even transformed her policymaking.

nytimes.com

Jack Smith: "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation ... rather than accept his defeat in the 2020 election, he engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results and prevent the lawful transfer of power"

He gives every indication he would blindly follow the law, in which case it wouldn't by definition be weaponization and would by definition fulfill his obligations.

Nota Bene: Sanctioning a President who is in Contempt of Court, refusing to observe the First Amendment, as a personal and political vendetta, is NOT an "Official" action presumed to have legal immunity. It is also not subject to DOJ's policy of not prosecuting a sitting President.