On the Problem of Stupidity

Why be an atheist? That’s a good question, and philosophers have spent a great deal of time making their arguments for a non-theistic outlook on life. There’s Dawkins’ The God Delusion, Hitchens’ God Is Not Great, a whole host of arguments. Can we add another? British science fiction author Lawrence Miles suggested on his blogContinue reading “On the Problem of Stupidity”

On “The Land of Happy Endings”

So I’ve been reading the Doctor Who graphic novel, The Flood, starring Paul McGann’s Doctor. And I have decided. “The Land of Happy Endings” may be the most perfect Doctor Who story ever. Dr Who and his grandchildren, John and Gillian, have a little adventure on a very sad planet. Sad grey aliens, flying robots,Continue reading “On “The Land of Happy Endings””

On Fun With Industrial Blenders

You have to admire these guys–they’ll stick anything in a blender, just to see what happens. Yeah, when I was seven or eight, I’d have loved to do that. Okay, I had slightly more sense than that. But still, it’s a cool concept. They’ve turned their attentions to the burning question of the day. TheContinue reading “On Fun With Industrial Blenders”

On the Shore Leave Schedule

The Shore Leave convention starts on Friday at the Hunt Valley Marriott, and for those stalking me… err, I mean those curious about what I’ll be doing this weekend, here’s my schedule of panels and events: Day Panel Room Time Friday Meet-the-Pros Hallway 10 – Midnight Saturday Morality in Doctor Who Derby 12 – 1Continue reading “On the Shore Leave Schedule”