The most recent Mind Meld on SF Signal deals with what speculative fiction novels first published in the last 10 years should be included in high school literature courses. I had to read the Chrisalids and 1984 in class, but most of my speculative fiction reading was done after school. I read mostly fantasy but felt after a while that I should read some of the SF classics as well, and started with...
Mickey Zucker Reichert signed to produce new series of Dr Susan Calvin stories Publishing's enthusiasm for the undead – which has already this autumn seen posthumous sequels published to The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Dracula, Winnie the Pooh and Noddy – is set to bring one of Isaac Asimov's most enduring creations, Dr Susan Calvin, back to life. A new series of authorised sequels...
himmelsblog : TSA responds to a post from a mommy blogger (My Bottle’s Up) who claims that she was separated from her child during the security process at ATL. TSA even released a video clip from security to rebuke the untruths. Not easy to beat up on those that have Big Brother-like capabilities. Wonder if BlogHer will support the blogger in the network? (heads up from @ComcastCares ) Update:...
I have various topics in mind to write about, including a too-long-delayed series on Dr. Benjamin Church, Jr. But I’m so busy with next weekend’s “Abolitionism in Black and White: The Anti-Slavery Community of Boston and Cambridge” symposium that I’m going to grab any material the web offers me for a while. Recently the novelist and social critic David Brin asked me if...
Welcome! "Alien Life" tracks the latest discoveries and thoughts in the various elements of the famous Drake Equation . Here's today's news: g Abodes - Astronomers have discovered an enormous ring around Saturn that may be linked to the moon, Phoebe. The finding highlights connections between the moons and rings of the Saturn system. The research could also help in determining how the system...
This is a really interesting read. David Brin posts A rant about stupidity... and the coming civil war... . Read it all but here's a couple key grafs. Obviously, this is blatantly the agenda of Murdoch and Limbaugh and their foreign backers, since they do not even offer their own measures or agenda for deliberative negotiation with the party and president chosen by the American majority. They never...
The wingnut pundits and their sponsors are trying to make the country ungovernable. Where might that lead? (Can David Brin please do something about his style sheet!)
Do you think this country is headed for all-out civil war? Sure, it's a loaded question, and a somewhat overly dramatic implication. But with everything we've seen over the last few years -- the growing and seemingly unnavigable rift between left and right -- culminating in the frightening level of anger and insanity out there since the election of Barack Obama, well, does it really sound all that...
Every marvel of our age arose out of the critical give and take of an open society. No other civilization ever managed to incorporate this crucial innovation, weaving it into daily life. And if you disagree with this … say so! ~ David Brin ~
David Brin is a Sentient Developments guest blogger. This rather lengthy posting is for all you astronomy junkies who are interested in the Origin of Life question... but also to offer you a glimpse of the seamy and immature side of scientific paper publishing. Warning, it is not an ankle-deep puddle-splash. You'll need to wade in, at least hip-deep. Recently, I was asked to offer a peer review of...
Like my other reading lists, this one is not comprehensive. I have not read all of these, so in some cases I'm basing the fact that they take place on water due to the cover art and synopsis. If I've got one wrong, please tell me in comments and I'll remove it. Similarly, if you'd like to add a title feel free. Also, I wasn't originally looking for SF or submarine books, so I know those catagories...
David Brin, the sf novelist: I’ve been busy trying to write my next novel. But two items online spurred my ire. And so, as "Contrary Brin," I will fairmindedly aim my hot scalpel toward both extremes of the silly, nonsensical "left-right political axis." Of course we know what the biggest difference is, between liberalism and conservatism, [...]
More free goodness from top-tier talent -- this time in audio form -- from an excellent resource: Free Speculative Fiction Online : Mike Allen: " An Invitation via Email " (Weird Tales, July 2008) Kevin J. Anderson: " Newts " (Jim Baen's Universe, April 2007) Steve Aylett: " Gigantic " (Disco 2000 Anthology, 1998) Paolo Bacigalupi: " Pump Six " (Pump Six and...
Valhallacon is in full swing in Bellingham, Washington. This is a small, friendly con in a small, friendly hotel. Yesterday I did five hours of programming, ending up hoarse as well as jet-lagged, but enjoying myself greatly. Two panels, a GOH interview, a reading, and a kaffeeklatsch. A highlight was a sort-of-panel with science guest Peter Ward. Ward, who is a regular on NPR's Science Friday, is...
In this edition on "Inside the Blogosphere" I asked our contributors to reach into the depths of their imagination. I asked: If you could live in an SF/Fantasy/Horror world, in which one would you live? Why? And some of the best bloggers in SF came up with some great answers. You can also see part 1 HERE . Blue Tyson @ Free SF Reader : Picking somewhere else to live from SF or Fantasy? Definitely...
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