As previously discussed , Arthur C. Clarke's First Law is as follows: "When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that somet...

Not being philosophically inclined I was recently surprised to find myself constructing an armchair thesis: it had suddenly dawned on me tha...

It's said that charity begins at home. Likewise, a recent conversation I had with a pious Mormon started me thinking: just how do you pr...

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