Space: The Only Frontier
President Obama is making a mistake by shelving manned space exploration. We need a space program that inspires and elevates the spirit.
Smart Security Right Under the (Dog’s) Nose
Specially trained K-9 troops are a great asset in sniffing out trouble, but silicon solutions are more scalable.
Copenhagen’s Future Schlock
It is sheer hubris for humans, even the supposedly smart ones, to believe they can predict the future with any accuracy.
C.P. Snow Was Wrong
Forget the clash between humanities and science. The only cultures that really count are information, creation and organization.
C.P. Snow Was Wrong
Anniversaries are a time for reflection. This year marks the 50th anniversary of British scientist and novelist Charles Percy Snow’s seminal Two Cultures lecture-turned-book, turned paradigm.
Wealth Creation is No Crime
It's fashionable to take swipes at the greedy and ignorant boobs who run American business, but don't spread the blame universally.