Science
What's More Likely - Michael Shermer Skeptic
Skeptic Magazine founder Michael Shermer takes us on a hilarious romp through the strange claims we humans put forth as truth… This is one of many great talks on the TEDTalks website
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Religion
Is there an Artificial God? - Douglas Adams at Digital Biota 2
Many know Douglas Adams for the Hitchhikers Guide but his talents were many, his intellect vast. Via distinguishing A from B, the life thoughts of a puddle, the importance of sand and how to get a coke...
To Boldly Go... Burt Rutan
Burt Rutan’s inspiring talk at TED. Why humanity needs the courage to take risks, it’s our path to the future. (Recorded February 2006 in Monterey, CA. Duration: 20:16) More TEDTalks: T...
Science
Teleportation Between Light and Matter?
A remarkable story in Scientific American about what could be a crucial step towards a revolution in computer technology: Quantum Computing. First Teleportation Between Light and Matter | Scienc...
Kurt Vonnegut on the Daily Show - YouTube
In a word: Brilliant YouTube - Vonnegut on the Daily Show
Religion
The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science
British ethologist, evolutionary theorist, and popular science writer Richard Dawkins has established a web resource for his charitable foundation; RichardDawkins.net - The Richard Dawkins Founda...
Automobile
A Biofuel Future, not for everyone...
When you discuss the “peak oil” problem, often Biofuel is mentioned as an answer. While it’s likely to be part of the solution this great post on the Tesla Motors blog explains why it won’t be the sol...
Science
Energy Crisis solved? No, but, yeah, but, no...
The day started with James Howard Kunstler's talk of doom and gloom regarding peak oil and the upcoming energy crisis. Then later Brian Cox lifted the mood with talk of pure scientific research and the impact it’s had on our lifestyle. He pointed out that most the
The rock star physicist rocked
I was going to blog about this but this email, sent this morning, says it all… -----Original Message----- From: Robin Capper Sent: Saturday, 19 August 2006 10:17 To: Brian Cox Subject: Thanks, I needed that I had read of your work & the developments at CERN but was great
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The rock star physicist rocked
I was going to blog about this but this email, sent this morning, says it all… -----Original Message----- From: Robin Capper Sent: Saturday, 19 August 2006 10:17 To: Brian Cox Subject: Thanks, I needed that I had read of your work & the developments at CERN but was great
Science on talk radio?
Can it be? Talk Radio is usually thought to be the realm of cranks, intelligent design advocates and conspiracy theorists but there is a small sign of hope… Astronomy (not astrology) and science feature between 10:00 & 11:00 on Graeme Hill’s Saturday morning Radio Live show. Grant
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Atheist Quotes
My favourite… But I don't have to know an answer. I don't feel frightened by not knowing things, by being lost in the mysterious universe without having any purpose — which is the way it really is, as far as I can tell, possibly. It doesn'