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Simulation Theology
The discussion around the idea that we exist in a computer simulation has been recently fueled by the publication of The Doomsday Calculation by William Poundstone and some remarks by Neil deGrasse Tyson and Elon Musk. Although it is an … Continue reading
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Antares Launch Report
Last November I watched a rocket launch from Wallops Island, Virginia. It was an Antares rocket on a resupply mission to the International Space Station. This was my fourth attempt at seeing a rocket go into space. The first, on … Continue reading
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Tagged Antares, astronomy, NG-10, Northrop Grumman, rockets, science, travel, Wallops Island
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Why Humans?
There is no question that for the long term preservation of the human species it is necessary that we develop interstellar space travel. But what is the importance of preserving the human race? Why are humans so special? Is the … Continue reading
The Microbots of Tau Ceti f
An Elaboration of the Technology in Everett’s Awakening “I think the world is going to be saved by millions of small things.” Pete Seeger Like a tree dropping many thousands of seeds every fall in expectation that one may sprout, … Continue reading
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