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by Les
Sun Jul 26, 2020 4:40 pm
Forum: Video Reviews
Topic: Book: Jurassic Park
Replies: 42
Views: 3839

Re: Book: Jurassic Park

One bit I remember from the book that filled me with later incredulity was Ian's declaration that 'the Internet', "Would destroy the future of scientific, intellectual and philosophical progress." I'd say he's right. Anti-intellectualism has never been more stronger or more virulent. Only, not. It ...
by Les
Fri Jul 24, 2020 1:13 am
Forum: Video Reviews
Topic: Book: Jurassic Park
Replies: 42
Views: 3839

Re: Book: Jurassic Park

One bit I remember from the book that filled me with later incredulity was Ian's declaration that 'the Internet', "Would destroy the future of scientific, intellectual and philosophical progress." Why? Because progress requires revolutionary thought and revolutionary thought requires thinking outsid...
by Les
Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:06 am
Forum: Video Reviews
Topic: Orville - Old Wounds
Replies: 53
Views: 7812

Re: Orville - Old Wounds

I kinda get the impression that The Orville is more intended to be a love-letter to 90's Star Trek, but since it's Fox Seth is contractually obligated more or less to throw-in some dick jokes. I originally was gonna give the show a miss until friends convinced me otherwise, one thing that scared me ...