Articles for December 2016

The seasons are complicated

It’s not one thing, but another

Our astronomer adds some complication to the season.

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Interpreting French Oast

The complicated business of reading signs

Even simple daily tasks can involve very sophisticated thinking.

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When predictions are wrong

The role of science fiction

Today’s world doesn’t look like most science fiction stories pictured it.  But accurate prediction isn’t the main point of the genre.

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It’s alarming

Many things want our attention.  They can’t all have it

Life always seems to get louder and more insistent.  There are reasons for this, though it’s not a good trend.

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