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The Island
In the beginning only a few believed. Crusoe believed; he could not help himself for it was his theory in the end. In fact he worked out its location: it sat on the map inside the RAM of the BRUTE below The Center. For ten years he fed the BRUTE data on tides and temps… Continue reading
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The Conquerors of Time
Most cosmologist now believe that given the existence of dark matter, the universe would not collapse upon itself. This idea would have little bearing on the question of free will, however. Apr 30, 2009 12:44 PM “You see, this treadmill is cosmic ray powered! And it is coordinated with radiation pulses from that cosmic ray… Continue reading
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Asteroids in the Arcade
THEY are good – too good, so good this might end here and now. My heart beats faster. My breathing quickens. My body arches over the controls wringing every atom from the hyperdrive. I’ve lost two ships while lurking in the thick of the Belt, and now clear of the swarming debris, I see the… Continue reading
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Does Mars Need Women?
This one is a touch early, but I’ve electrifying plans for Valentine’s Day, plans involving a microchip, some silicone, a tube of lip-gloss, and lots and lots of whipped cream. As a matter of fact, these thoughts have stewed in my mind since driving home and catching David Levy on AM radio talking about his… Continue reading