One of the foundations of my science fiction and fantasy world, Tarn, is its ability to be defined by either science fiction or fantasy, depending on the perspective of the character. I also play with parallel universes and manifestations of the same character in parallel universes. To engineer the story correctly I’ve needed to update […]
Let’s Be Holographic for a Planck Time Read More »
No matter how many times I see the history of eugenics and its blood-soaked impact upon civilization, there is no diminishing that feeling of utter helplessness in the face of the disturbing conclusion that no matter whether humanity pursues religion or science, it will ultimately lead to the same outcome. Nevertheless, I will try to
Eugenics, Scientific Reaction, and My Comments (Latin American Studies) Read More »
So, with the solar eclipse arriving on 8/21/2017, the first thing you should remember is never to look directly at The Sun, even during the eclipse. There are commercial solar glasses available, but before you buy, make sure the lenses you purchase are really certified. There is an onslaught of counterfeit vendors of solar glasses
Getting Ready for the Solar Eclipse Read More »
Click to see World Temperature Change Over History
World Temperature Graph Over History Read More »
A map of the world’s wind, temperature, waves… A useful tool for worldbuilding.
Map of the Surface Winds of the World. Read More »
The Psychopathology of Everyday Life by Sigmund FreudMy rating: 2 of 5 stars Freud analyzes language, memory of names, and behaviors for signs of our repressed subconsciouses. He uses different anecdotes, describes the observation, and then uses his theory of the mind to explain how a forgotten name or a missed appointment derives from the
The Real Reason I Can’t Remember Names… Oh Shit! LOL. Read More »
She Comes First: The Thinking Man’s Guide to Pleasuring a Woman by Ian KernerMy rating: 3 of 5 stars It’s been a while since I’ve read a non-fiction book about sexuality (the last was the excellent Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex), and because it is an area of intense interest where actual
Is she coming first even if she is cumming first? Read More »
How the Hippies Saved Physics: Science, Counterculture, and the Quantum Revival by David KaiserMy rating: 2 of 5 stars In a word, ug. Honestly, I was disappointed with the lack of physics. Aside from a solid explanation of the two slit experiment and Bell’s Theorem (which is used to assert quantum nonlocality), and the refutation
Plot Twist – The Hippies Didn’t Actually Save Physics – Physicists Did. Read More »
The Martian by Andy WeirMy rating: 4 of 5 stars Yeah, this was a great romp. Good story, well told, and left me dreaming of space travel. It’s really rare to find a good science-fiction book that relies on good science, but it sure is a pleasure when it happens, and it’s done right. The
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Brian Greene and Lawrence Krauss discuss the Higgs Particle and the Higgs Field. The original video was Dec 13, 2012. The Higgs Field gives all particles mass. Particles with more mass have more interaction with the Higgs Particle.
Higgs Particle Discussion Read More »
For the very first time, scientists have managed to directly photograph DNA itself using electron microscopy.Until now, researchers have had to rely on X-ray crystallography – a technique that scatters atoms off of the atoms in crystallized arrays of DNA, which then form a pattern of dots on photographic film. Interpreting these can be difficult,
Well, of course. http://www.tgdaily.com/general-sciences-features/60497-chimps-may-have-theory-of-mind
Chimps May Have Theory of Mind Read More »