Spider-Man 3

Right, so… what’s going on here? I don’t normally go into detail about upcoming movies, but the third Spider-Man MCU entry is shaping up to be a particularly ambitious film, if all the rumours are true. If the stories are true (and at least two of the casting rumours appear to have come true), we’re […]

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Talking… and Listening

I can’t help but wonder how much of modern conversations about topical subjects (whatever they may be) is less about developing a meaningful dialogue, and more about being right – more about winning. As someone who’s moved in sci-fi debate circles and as someone who’s delved in various social debates, I know I am guilty […]

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Vaccines Work

I’m probably known by now (insofar that I am known) for butting heads with some anti-scientific zealots. I’ve contended with flat-earthers, science deniers and faith healing advocates. It’s on the last subject that a particular connection can be found with this post. Please note that I am not saying vaccines are risk-free, however consider their […]

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The Bi-Weekly Meerkat Muse – 25/11/20

At the time of publishing we are a month away from Christmas and Christmas remains a major uncertainty for many of us. The traditional family gatherings and parties we look forward to are on hold, though there is discussion (as of the 19th) that lockdown restrictions might be tightened in the build up to Christmas, […]

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The Hunted

Thankfully dinosaurs were nowhere to be found, but a more insidious enemy stalked me in my slumber last night – the Coronavirus. My wife, daughter and I were among a group of refugees/evacuees fleeing the virus, and also angry bikers and the Borg from Star Trek. No, I don’t know why that particular combination was […]

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‘Obama created Trump’ WTF???

I read the line ‘Obama created Trump’ and my face contorted in confusion. I mean, if by ‘create’ you mean ‘tired old heterosexual white men were bitter about a black guy winning the election and drove themselves hard to the right, enabling Trump’s firebrand rhetoric and allowing it to gain traction’, you might have an […]

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There are wolves after me

No, not literally people. I’m not facing off against wild animals. At least, not yet. Given the insanity of 2020, all things are possible, but for now there are no feral canines wandering local streets. For now. Instead, wolves appeared in my crazy dream last night, a dream I am still processing. It might best […]

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