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Twitter Links Neal Stephenson's Hieroglyph and the dystopian sci-fi rut.
Should sci-fi be less dystopian and more upbeat? What should we expect from science fiction? In a recent Smithsonian article by IO9’s Annalee Newitz,…

March 23 2012, 5:07am | Comments
Metafilter John Frankenheimer's "Seconds" Seconds (John Frankenheimer, 1966) is a disturbing film to watch. With its unresolved, horrific ending, it’s possibly one of the most depressing films ever made [SPOILER].

January 22 2012, 4:21pm | Comments
Link Roger Scruton - Gloom merchant
The belief that humanity makes moral progress depends upon a wilful ignorance of history. It also depends upon a wilful ignorance of oneself – a refusal to recognise the extent…

June 12 2010, 9:19am | Comments
Link Should This Be the Last Generation?
Have you ever thought about whether to have a child? If so, what factors entered into your decision? Was it whether having children would be good for you, your partner…

June 10 2010, 2:45am | Comments
Link How to Change the Song in your Head
You've been singing the theme to The Love Boat for hours now, and you're becoming unmoored. If a song is on an unfinished loop, "sing it through all the way,…

July 22 2009, 4:05pm | Comments

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