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Storm
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USA
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 Posted - 01/08/2005 : 17:26:04
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Even though most of you do not think I use scientific methods or thinking...
The truth is I do...
Just reading this book now 
Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction by Charles M. Wynn
[Moved to the General Skepticism folder - Dave W.]
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Dave W.
Info Junkie
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Posted - 01/09/2005 : 01:12:37 [Permalink]
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Part of the Publisher's Weekly review says,Wynn and Wiggins apparently were aiming for a serious discussion leavened with humor, but their approach seems incoherent. Sidney Harris, well known for his work in the New Yorker, has contributed cartoons, but they are rather hit-and-miss and just add to the uneven tone of the book. The authors make some interesting points (Noah's ark, if built to the dimensions given in the Bible, wouldn't have been seaworthy), but it's doubtful that readers who believe in astrology, ESP or UFOs will pick this book up to begin with, let alone be convinced by the authors' arguments. (June 5)Forecast: It won't be long before this title takes a quantum leap into the remainder bins. Others have suggested, and I probably won't be the last, but you should read Sagan's The Demon-Haunted World. It's an excellent book about woo-woo subjects. |
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Storm
SFN Regular
USA
708 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2005 : 07:40:14 [Permalink]
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| I disagree!!! I find it to be informative!!!! Can not please everyone |
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Siberia
SFN Addict
Brazil
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Posted - 01/09/2005 : 07:49:37 [Permalink]
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I'll take a look, if I find it.
But yeah, Sagan's one is awesome. Damn good writer, he is. |
"Why are you afraid of something you're not even sure exists?"
- The Kovenant, Via Negativa
"People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs."
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Dude
SFN Die Hard
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Storm
SFN Regular
USA
708 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2005 : 10:29:53 [Permalink]
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What makes you think I will not read them? Of course I will!!! I'll tell you when they arrive!!!! But then Dude you must read mine!!!! |
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Dude
SFN Die Hard
USA
6891 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2005 : 10:37:01 [Permalink]
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The reason I say I wouldn't be likely to read the book you mentioned is time restraints. I work full time and am a full time student. I'll be taking only 10 hours this term (due to scheduling conflicts) and probably 8 hours over the summer term.
I'll be stopping in the local Barnes and Nobel today to pick up a couple of books I have ordered, if there is a copy of the Wynn book on the shelf I will look through it. If it appears interesting (the reviews it gets are none to flattering....) I may pick up a copy.
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Ignorance is preferable to error; and he is less remote from the truth who believes nothing, than he who believes what is wrong.
-- Thomas Jefferson
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Renae
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Posted - 01/09/2005 : 10:56:38 [Permalink]
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Another "ditto" on the Carl Sagan book. It's one of the rare books that can change you...y'know, really rock your thinking.
Gawd, I miss that man's mind. What a loss for humanity. 
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Siberia
SFN Addict
Brazil
2322 Posts |
Posted - 01/09/2005 : 10:59:43 [Permalink]
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quote:
Originally posted by Renae
Another "ditto" on the Carl Sagan book. It's one of the rare books that can change you...y'know, really rock your thinking.
Gawd, I miss that man's mind. What a loss for humanity.
Yeah... the man had a great mind, and was a great writer. Oh well. |
"Why are you afraid of something you're not even sure exists?"
- The Kovenant, Via Negativa
"People who don't like their beliefs being laughed at shouldn't have such funny beliefs."
-- unknown
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Ricky
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Dave W.
Info Junkie
USA
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Posted - 01/09/2005 : 21:33:10 [Permalink]
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| My wife, despite disliking the sound of Sagan's voice, finally got me the boxed DVD set of Cosmos as a gift this past Christmas. It's better than I remember, especially with the added "10 years later" segments some of the shows have. |
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Evidently, I rock!
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Ricky
SFN Die Hard
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Dr. Mabuse
Septic Fiend
Sweden
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Posted - 01/10/2005 : 07:29:00 [Permalink]
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quote:
Originally posted by Dave W.
My wife, despite disliking the sound of Sagan's voice, finally got me the boxed DVD set of Cosmos as a gift this past Christmas. It's better than I remember, especially with the added "10 years later" segments some of the shows have.
Does Cosmos come with subtitles?
(I couldn't hope for Swedish, but English is better than nothing) |
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scrunchie
New Member
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Posted - 01/28/2005 : 14:52:10 [Permalink]
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| As my first post here, I'll give a thumbs up to Richard Dawkins' book, "Unweaving the Rainbow" as an enjoyable read for the skeptical mind. |
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Kil
Evil Skeptic
USA
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Posted - 01/28/2005 : 17:12:16 [Permalink]
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| Welcome to SFN, scrunchie. |
Uncertainty may make you uncomfortable. Certainty makes you ridiculous.
Why not question something for a change?
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H. Humbert
SFN Die Hard
USA
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Posted - 01/28/2005 : 17:38:14 [Permalink]
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quote:
Originally posted by Storm
Even though most of you do not think I use scientific methods or thinking...
The truth is I do...
Just reading this book now
Quantum Leaps in the Wrong Direction by Charles M. Wynn
[Moved to the General Skepticism folder - Dave W.]
You do understand that reading a book in no way employs the scientific method, right?
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