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The difference between philosophers and scientists, according to a random Slashdot poster:
Scientist: "I cannot do much, but I can bake you a reasonably tasty fruitcake if you want?"
Philosopher: "No, I want God." -
In our time
I haven't listened to "In our time" on Radio 4 for some time. Today it was about Newton and Liebnitz and the invention/discovery of calculus ( Read more... ) -
ARGHHHH! Help needed
If *anyone* knows *anyone* who is considering getting some cats/kittens can you please *please* let me know (London area). I would be MOST grateful. Cheers. -
Re: Banking Crisis Committee, Tue Dec 2 00:00
Dear Points Of View.
Tonight I tuned in to "BCC:Tresury Select Comittee" expecting a fast paced drama in the style of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" or "CSI:Miami". How disappointed I was! There was not a hint of dim lighting in a laboratory whereby one couldn't find a contact lens never mind a microscopic fibre, or even a trace of searching ( Read more... ) -
A glimpse into the twisted landscape of a deranged mind
Yesterday, as we sat in Cavendish Square eating an improvised sandwich made from ingredients picked up at John Lewis', I mentioned Bernard Matthew to
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Got my BoJo working ...
So, drinking on the tube is supposedly illegal now ( Read more... )