Category Archives: Science

Hitchens, 1949-2011

Posted on December 16, 2011 by ditesh

“The only position that leaves me with no cognitive dissonance is atheism. It is not a creed. Death is certain, replacing both the siren-song of Paradise and the dread of Hell. Life on this earth, with all its mystery and … Continue reading →

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To Hitch

Posted on November 9, 2011 by ditesh

Who can forget Hitchens iconic phrase: “That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence”? He’s easily one of the most prominent intellectuals and accomplished orators of the 21st century. Yet, it has been recently, in the … Continue reading →

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Tough & Competent

Posted on August 13, 2011 by ditesh

In 1967, a cabin fire in Apollo 1, scheduled to be the first manned lunar landing program, killed all three cabin members. Gene Krantz, most famously known as NASA’s flight director during the Apollo 13 manned mission, responded to the … Continue reading →

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Landscapes in 1080p

Posted on June 7, 2011 by ditesh

Lovely view from space. Be sure to set it to 1080p.

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