The episode “Time-Flight” from the Peter Davison era makes brief mention of the tragic death of Adric at the end of the previous episode, before we see the Doctor back to his old self, and counseling his companions that Adric would not want them to mourn unnecessarily. Although it is understandable that the show’s writers would not want to dwell on the death of Adric, he seems to have been forgotten rather too quickly for plausibility. But given that the... Read more
I received quite a few nice gifts this Christmas, but none as worthy of being photographed and shared on this blog as one I got from my sister: I’m particularly honored that she thought I deserved the rank of captain. Seriously, I would have been content with one of those red shirts with a bullseye on the back! What did you get for Christmas? Read more
I took a glance to see how Religion and Science Fiction is doing on Amazon.com, and was rather shocked by what is thus far the only review there. It isn’t that it gives the book only one star – everyone is entitled to their opinion – but the person’s only comment is about me and their apparent annoyance that I have turned my attention to science fiction. They seem not to be aware that I am the editor rather than... Read more
The episode “Adam” from the second season of Torchwood explores some interesting philosophical territory. An alien has infiltrated the Torchwood team, and has implanted himself in the memories of the team members so that they remember him being part of their group for the past three years. More than that, he has given Tosh memories of their having kissed for the first time exactly a year before, and of their subsequent relationship. And this alien, whom they know as “Adam,”... Read more
 The cartoon I originally included didn’t work, so here’s another!   Read more
HT Scott Bailey Watch until the end, it will tell you everything you need to know about the Mayan calendar and 2012. Read more
I wish all readers of this blog a happy new year! (Even you Mayans, with your silly calendar!)Â Read more
Many have called for “equal time” for creationism in science classes, while the vast majority of people oppose such measures. But conflicts over this issue appear time and again, wasting valuable time and resources of lawmakers, courts, schoolboards, and everyone else involved. In a comment on Facebook, Ed Babinski suggested a brilliant solution that both sides should find acceptable: proportional time for evolution and creationism. The process of evolution has taken roughly 4 billion years. Young-earth creationists say that everything... Read more
Bob Cargill pointed out to me an article in CNN about the latest volleys in the Star Trek vs. Star Wars wars, with not only fans but actors getting involved in the controversy (and George Takei’s entertaining attempt to argue for the need for peace so as to face a common foe). To me, the suggestion that one has to choose between them is like saying you have to choose between the Bible and the Bhagavad Gita, or between Christianity... Read more
I often try to do what I can to help support those in other states who try to defend science education against those who seek to undermine it, even though state legislators are largely deaf to anyone but their own constituents. Today, news about legislation being proposed here in Indiana came to my attention, via the NCSE. First, here’s the news item: CREATIONIST LEGISLATION IN INDIANA Senate Bill 89, prefiled in the Indiana Senate and referred to the Committee on... Read more
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