Category Archives: News
What you didn’t know about positivism
In this published version of the Terry lectures, delivered at Yale University last year, the novelist Marilynne Robinson argues that positivism, the belief that science is the only reliable means to truth, has adopted a “systematically reductionist” view of human … Continue reading
Shame on you, Mr. Hitchens
As should be clear by now, I have a lot of respect and admiration for Hitchens. I believe everyone should play close attention when he speaks as they will invariably learn a lot and be entertained at the same time … Continue reading
The One True Evil Empire
Last summer, I posted a short note on the vatican (see “Fire! The vatican blues”). Back then I was toying with the idea that the vatican should be persecuted for its crimes against humanity. Of course, I was thinking about … Continue reading
Images of Disgrace
Why do the photographers do it? What drives them to take pictures like these? I’ll never know. I can only hope they never stop. The “media” are only too happy to promote the party line. http://www.battlespaceonline.org/
Home, Sweet Villa
Our new home. This is our new home. Now we have to do landscaping. And stuff. whodathunkit
Came crawling out of the woodworks
I hate spam. I hate spammers even more. No, wait – hate is too strong a feeling. I do not hate them, any more than I hate cockroaches and such. They bug me, but they’re part of the big picture … Continue reading
Dark day for Ireland
Starting today, blasphemy is a crime in Ireland. Which is really confusing. After all these scandals concerning the catholic church in Ireland, you’d think the Irish would want to cut themselves some slack. Anyway, Atheist Ireland has began a campaign … Continue reading
Google Wave
I think Google Wave is boring, but I have invitations to give away if you want to see for yourself. Leave a comment with a motivation, and I’ll consider sending you one!
Roger Penrose
Roger Penrose, advocate of the quantum theory of mind, says physics is wrong, from string theory to quantum mechanics. He’s so wrong.
Rupert Murdoch versus the Google
Rupert Murdoch just doesn’t get it. He will loose lots & lots of money. Which is a good thing. The world will be a better place once he’s out of the game.
Intelligence Squared
… or how Hitchens and Fry annihilated the arrogant defenders of the catholic church.
Paramount vs. the Pirates
I recently read an article by Matthew Lasar. This is what it says on his profile: My idea of a good time is sitting in an Internet cafe reading an FCC filing. I know . . . get a life. … Continue reading
Happy Goddamn Blasphemy Day!
Free speech is the foundation on which all other liberties rest. Without having the right to express our opinions, however unpopular, those willing to use political clout, violence, and threats will stifle dissent, and we must all suffer the consequences … Continue reading
Amsterdam (Don’t be afraid)
I just saw this video at Pharyngula’s. Brilliant!!! Conservatives have got to stop picking on the Netherlands.