Have you ever been presented with this philosophical question? Philosophy would take us on a quest to show the absurdity of reality, and ultimately the answer to the question becomes "if there is no one around, there's no tree to fall over." Watch this quick video for an explanation; Scientifically, we can assume that trees... Continue Reading →
Quantum extinction?
When you're having breakfast does Tony the Tiger ever stare you in the face and tell you that "they're great"? And how often do you see the MGM Lion at the start of a movie? There are lots of examples of using iconic animals in popular media and in advertising, but beyond just creating brand... Continue Reading →
Murphy can bite me
I'm not a typically negative person. I think I'm quite optimistic, with a dose of realism thrown in just to motivate me. But then there is the principle of Murphy's Law that I find utterly baffling. It states that if anything can go wrong, it will. Statistically speaking, it really shouldn't happen that way. Have... Continue Reading →
Momma Said Spock You Out
Were you a sci fi or fantasy fan? I sure was (and still am). Whether it be the Chronicles of Narnia, Doctor Who, Star Trek, or Twilight Zone - you've heard of some idea of a multiverse. Personally, I tend more to the Red Dwarf, Futurama, Lost and Buffy the Vampire Slayer type of multiverses,... Continue Reading →
Spooky Action at a Distance
I'm a huge fan of Albert Einstein. So much so, that when my friends had band posters up on their walls in High School, I had this up on my wall instead. Sadly, I wasn't particularly gifted at physics but I made a valiant effort to read a few of his manuscripts. I didn't "get" what... Continue Reading →