“More than a theory” Lyrics 6 Nov 2009 After I made a bad pun on the alt.fan.pratchett Usenet group, SteveD came up with this: More than a theory (to the tune of Boston’s “More than a feeling”) I woke up this morning and the sun still shone Bath of neutrinos to start my day The spectrum’s light was a familiar song Now analysed, and the maths all say It’s more than a theory (more than a theory) When the data lines up that perfect way (more than a theory) I begin dreaming (more than a theory) Of a world where pure science holds sway I want my science world ruling the day By noon I wandered through Nature’s wilds So many lifeforms to marvel at All a wond’rous now as when a child This jackpot we’ve won, just observing that – It’s more than a theory (more than a theory) When the data lines up that perfect way (more than a theory) I begin dreaming (more than a theory) Of a world where pure science holds sway I want my science world ruling the day When I’ve retired and gotten old My life wasn’t wasted, regret no day My dream still unfurls, and ever grows I built my part, and they’ll always say It’s more than a theory (more than a theory) When the data lines up that perfect way (more than a theory) I begin dreaming (more than a theory) Of a world where pure science holds sway I’ll have my science world ruling the day To which I can only say “bravo!” Humor Pop culture Science
Ecology and Biodiversity 50 words for snow 7: taxing attacks on taxa 1 Jan 2018 We should consider in each case what Question it is that is proposed, and what answer to it would, in the instance before us, be the most opposite or contrasted to the one to be examined. E.G. “You will find this doctrine in Bacon” may be contrasted, either with “You… Read More
Genetics Update: Genetic information paper 22 Jan 2010 I have updated my paper on deflating genetic information. The new version is here. Details: A deflation of genetic information ABSTRACT: It is often claimed there is information in some biological entity or process, most especially in genes. Genetic “information” refers to distinct notions, either of concrete properties of molecular… Read More
Accommodationism Accommodating Science: What is the problem? 20 Feb 201423 Feb 2014 [As I write the first draft of my accommodationism book, I will post chapters here under the Category “Accommodationism”. Here is the latest – which comes before Undefining Religion] The religion-versus-science debate took a special turn in the West because of the existence not only of doctrinal religion but of… Read More
I love this. I confess to being a Boston fan, so can hear the music perfectly in my head as I read the new, improved lyrics and it’s all good.