Real Physics

A Realistic Exploration into Nature

“What we call Man's power over Nature turns out to be a power exercised by some men over other men with Nature as its instrument.”

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Machines vs. Biomachines

›
Last week I went with my father and brother to see James Cameron's Avatar —in 3D no less. I have to say it was a well made film. The vis...
1 comment:
Friday, December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas!

›
I hope to post a philosophical analysis of Avatar in the next few days. In the meantime, enjoy a blessed celebration of our Lord's Nati...
Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The Baconian Temptation

›
Last post I discussed how in Baconian (i.e., modern) science, truth takes a back seat to useful production. It recently occurred to me that...
4 comments:
Sunday, December 06, 2009

British Climate Memos: Baconian Science as Usual

›
With the UN's IPCC now doing damage control —er, staging an investigation , the "Climategate" controversy over the leaked emai...
2 comments:
Thursday, November 26, 2009

Thanksgiving

›
Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others. —Cicero, " Pro Plancio ," XXXIII.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009

DNA: Not the Master Molecule

›
Before I begin, let me wish everyone a safe, happy Thanksgiving celebration. In researching a piece I'm working on, I read Richard Lewo...
1 comment:
Sunday, November 15, 2009

Procreational Ordering without Conception

›
As I understand it, most marital acts don't result in conception. Lately I've been wondering how the fact that procreation is the na...
2 comments:
‹
›
Home
View web version

About Me

My photo
Lawrence Gage
United States
Physics Ph.D., Columbia University · IAP Certified · Midwife's Son · Compulsive Devil's Advocate · Humanist Skeptic · Amateur Camel Strainer · Sacred Cow Tipper · Ironman Jaywalker
View my complete profile
Powered by Blogger.