Glenn Reynolds remembers Estes rockets. I share his hope that the new space age is motivating boys (and girls) to do more of this and less social media.
Category Archives: Popular Culture
Bluegrass Flatpicking Master Class
Hard to beat the combination of Molly Tuttle and Tommy Emmanuel.
Near-Future SF
Yes.
Brit Bashing From Spielberg
I’ve been watching the series, and I agree.
Another take, over at Steyn’s place.
Vernor Vinge
RIP.
[Friday-morning update]
Reflections from Noah Smith.
[Monday-morning update]
Glenn Reynolds remembers.
[Bumped]
Is Pluto A Planet?
The debate rages on.
[Via Phil Metzger, who has significantly contributed to the debate]
“Textbook Tyranny”
This may turn out to be the “We told you so” election.
The Terrible Effect Of Cellphones
…on our kids.
Between social media, and the transgender insanity, we’re wrecking a generation.
Villainous Monologues
…may be more common than you think.
There’s Gold In Them Thar Asteroids
…but there is a lot more of other useful elements.
I’m writing a review of Bob Zubrin’s latest book, which touches on many of the same themes. His claim is that Mars will be to the Belt as San Francisco was to the 49ers.