Gwen the Devout, Patron Saint of Atheism
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Gwen the Devout, Patron Saint of Atheism
@gwen-the-devout.bsky.social
Cosmologist, philosopher of science; studied math & physics at MIT (1990s). Working with mother & brother on finishing the PhilSci book that my late father left unfinished. Raised atheist; most of my relatives are atheist too.
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If the accuser wants to accuse someone of doing something antisemitic, they should at least explain what this antisemitic remark or action '
October 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I won't say it will _never_ happen, but it's not nearly as straightforward as Musk seems to believe: myriad problems would have to be solved if it were to be viable. Mars is not simply a slightly smaller Earth.
October 13, 2025 at 11:24 AM
I've read all the Discworld novels (many, many times) — a friend at university pointed me to them after I read (and raved about) _Good Omens_.
October 13, 2025 at 11:14 AM
just finished 3rd read of Steven Erikson's _Malazan Book of the Fallen_. also liked the Ian Esslemont ones. i think i need a change, maybe something more comedic (even, perhaps especially, dark comedy).

so, once again seeking fantasy reading recs (preferably series already or nearly finished). thx!
October 13, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Exactly the point!
July 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Here in the DC area, a lot of people took the opportunity to compare Trump unfavourably to George III.
July 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
SPOILER ALERT: In the books, Moiraine turns out not to be dead after all. Just sayin'. (She's also not gay in the books, though there is some suggestion that she may be bi/pan.) Granted, the series has changed a lot of stuff from the books, so all bets are off.
July 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
It's one of these crazy right-wing fantasies. Like the "gay mafia." (I would love to see that concept made into a streaming series!)
November 28, 2024 at 4:02 AM
Trump & co. are so clueless when it comes to economics (and, yeah, most other topics). Actually, widespread economic illiteracy seems to have strongly affected this election. I was very frustrated at hearing reports that "people think Trump is better on the economy" despite his inane plans.
November 28, 2024 at 3:58 AM
And politicians are not qualified to make medical decisions!
November 28, 2024 at 3:41 AM
I've heard that they're even using Russian Orthodox churches in the USA for spying. (& of course, election influencing, but most churches here do that, despite it being theoretically illegal.)

Churches have a "get out of jail free" card for their crimes because "freedom of religion."
November 26, 2024 at 2:29 PM
I deleted my account as soon as the Muskrat took over & trashed the place. And I'd never been active on social media before. May I ask what dumb posts you mean?
November 24, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Truly. Now all we need do is disconnect Muskrat from NASA and space exploration/exploitation, as he is a security risk.
November 24, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Thanks! I'll check it out. (When I said I'd just finished WoT...technically it would be more accurate to say I'd just read it for the 12th time. 😊 My sister had recommended it, and the at-the-time-upcoming Prime Video series also got me intrigued.)
November 24, 2024 at 12:07 PM