If I could write a speech, this would be it
Tim Minchin is a genius. Everyone knows this. But to add to his vast plethora of achievements, the acceptance of an honorary degree from UWA and his 'motivational speech' to the
Jonathan MS Pearce
Human Influence On Climate Clear, IPCC Report Says
The Independent reports: Scientists ‘95 per cent certain’ that climate change is man-made But this article is from Science Daily: The Independent reports: Scientists ‘95 per cent certain’ that climate change is man-made. I wonder whether science denialists will ever concede. But this articl
High Wycombe talk well received
I did my Nativity talk at the Wycombe Skeptics in the Pub (nice boutique beer pub with a menu of beers longer than my arm, both arms).the talk went well, and there
Brain May Rely On Computer-Like Mechanism to Make Sense of Novel Situations
Our brains give us the remarkable ability to make sense of situations we've never encountered before -- a familiar person in an unfamiliar place, for example, or a coworker in a different job role -- but the mechanism our brains use to accomplish this has been a longstanding mystery of neuroscience.
Quote of the Day - Trq Atallah - atheists are ungrateful, drunk, horrified of death, terrified, dead-eyed...
So there was an interesting comment on another one of my posts the other day that was entirely, every word, inane, insane, irrational nonsense. It was so good (bad) that I thought I would post it. Of course, atheism, as a lack of belief in God or a positive belief that God does not exist, MUST c
This report blew my mind. Yes, we live in a massively male-oriented and -driven media society.
I have been researching an awful lot with regard to feminism and gender theory. My partner's daughter is studying Gender Studies and we often get into arguments about stuff. Actually, not
Nigerian woman wins beauty pageant billed as Islam's answer to Miss World
Oh deary me. Not only are women deemed worthy in their appeal to men, but now they are deemed worthy on account of their most useful trait: their knowledge of the Qu'ran (whilst wearing a headscarf and high heels). Can this world get any more fucked up on account of religion? Obabiyi Aishah Ajibo
Tooley vs William Lane Craig - a short review
So I came across this debate between Dr Michael Tooley, a philosopher, and William Lane Craig, which can be seen here: This was a cracking debate based on the fact that Tooley was a philosopher, and prepared. Let me say that again. He was prepared. He had done his homework.
String Theory - A Capella Style
Over my head like a large marquee, but genius nonetheless: http://youtu.be/2rjbtsX7twc And while you are at it: http://youtu.be/VtItBX1l1VY [H/T Neil Webber]
Some views on the full face veil
The Guardian has run a few articles lately on face veiling as it has hit the news again in the UK. I have detailed before my frustration with veiling (primarily on communication grounds, but also on the more complex and debatable grounds of being undergirded by sexism). Here are some interesting vie
No, THIS is the best religious debate ever....
H/T Reasonably Faithless: http://youtu.be/uX-Aldx-LM0
The best atheist Christian debate ever...
Check it! http://youtu.be/dJXtCUBwBCI