Monthly Archives: February 2009
The theological mindset
Theologians can be monumentally stupid when they look at things through their doctrinal spectacles, especially when it comes to science. Since they think everything is theological, it must have a theological standing, either good or bad, and so they will … Continue reading
Filed under Creationism and Intelligent Design, Evolution, Politics, Religion
Duck Family Tree Shows Hybridisation
I think Disney has a lot to answer for with all this miscegenation.
Filed under Humor
Interesting past few days
Well, on Thursday night I was incredulous at a lecture by Steve Jones. On Friday night I met the fascinating Richard Grant from Our Competitor Blog Network, Nature Network. On Saturday I had a lovely lunch with my new colleagues … Continue reading
Filed under Administrative
Religious exceptionalism and the UN
So there’s a rather livid article in the Independent by Johann Hari, titled “Why should I respect these oppressive religions?” Starting in 1999, a coalition of Islamist tyrants, led by Saudi Arabia, demanded the rules be rewritten. The demand for … Continue reading
Filed under Politics, Religion, Social evolution
Great. My new suburb gets bombed
I move into a new place and less than three days later, it gets bombed. Well, strictly a place around the corner got bombed. I slept right through it. Seems someone doesn’t like the Hell’s Angels. I had no idea … Continue reading
Filed under Administrative
Book review: Freaks of Nature
“Freaks of Nature: What Anomalies Tell Us About Development and Evolution” (Mark S. Blumberg) This book came to me well recommended, and as far as the content goes, I am very impressed. The writing style, however, and the intended audience, … Continue reading
Filed under Book, Evolution, General Science, History, Species and systematics
Well, I’m in Sydney
… but my furniture, clothes and importantly bedding aren’t. So I sleep on the floor tonight. Also I’m having horrible times trying to get the University of Sydney’s IT to give me access (it seems not to like Google Mail … Continue reading
Filed under Administrative
