Irish history of science 18 Sep 2009 The deputy prime minister, or Tanaiste, of Ireland, has made a slight gaffe: She said the IDA would be marketing Ireland as the innovation island — “like Einstein explaining his theory of evolution”. After that, she said that Ireland would win sport like Darwin discovering gravity, and sing in Eurovision like Newton inventing oxygen. I won’t make an Irish joke, I won’t make an Irish joke [I’m part Irish, so I can.] Where’s Lynch? History Humor Science
Ecology and Biodiversity Darwin was wrong…ish 23 Jan 200918 Sep 2017 There’s been a slew of “Darwin was wrong” and “Evolution is more complicated” stories in the media lately. It’s nearing Darwin day so simple minded media hacks can be explained as needing to find the requisite “drama” in their “stories”. But the real picture is a lot more nuanced, and… Read More
Creationism and Intelligent Design Orthodox Jews and evolution 1 Nov 2008 I used to think that Jews in general were able to avoid the confusion of biblical literalism with their rich tradition of allegorical and other forms of interpretation and commentary, but it seems that there are some – haredim – who follow the example of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and dismiss… Read More
Humor The real cause of the economic crisis: AC/DC 27 Oct 2008 The Grauniad has a front page item pinpointing the real cause of the economic crises of the part 30 years: the Australian/British group, AC/DC, or Acker-dacker as we call them here. Because when pants hems move up, the FTSE moves down, you know… I always knew Australia was the root… Read More
Where’s Lynch? I think he’s presenting a talk in a History of Physics symposium. You must admit, though, it was innovative.
He’s not commenting, that’s what he’s doing. Except to say … Never underestimate the stupidity of (Irish) politicians.