Tag Archives: philosophy

Infinite Next

Posted on August 29, 2012 by J.T. O'Connell

Mirror mirror on the wall What do you give someone who has it all More, just to be sure I got what I wanted, so naturally I want more What I paid for, entertain me now All I want is … Continue reading →

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The Life Despotic

Posted on August 22, 2012 by J.T. O'Connell

The law perverted! And the police powers of the state perverted along with it! The law, I say, not only turned from its proper purpose but made to follow an entirely contrary purpose! The law become the weapon of every … Continue reading →

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From Micromachines to Nano-Machines

Posted on August 1, 2012 by J.T. O'Connell

As a fan of Star Trek, I was always impressed with the replicator. Truth be told, it was a solution to a big problem that can really hamper a science-fiction story. How do you feed people who are on missions … Continue reading →

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Shoot Back

Posted on July 25, 2012 by J.T. O'Connell

I’ve been saying for a while that culture and entertainment have a symbiotic relationship, that they shape each other in complimentary ways, with input from other things as well. Sadly, there is no shortage of examples, the prime currently being … Continue reading →