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Commented on Tentative hypothesis
Oh no, nuclear propulsion in space is doomed....
Commented on CASE NIGHTMARE BLONDE
You put my sentiment and frustration into words like only an experienced and talented writer such as yourself can....
Commented on Ask me anything!
Hi Charlie! I am interested in your views on the nuclear debate. Trust new generation reactors or dismiss them in favour of doubling down on renewables?...
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Hi Stross! Are your percentage earnings similar for audiobooks? Are they a good option for supporting you compared to the ebooks?...
Commented on Why I barely read SF these days
If I understand correctly, you are put off by run-of-the-mill SF because it does not put any effort into worldbuilding, relying instead on echoing current pop-culture to build a picture with a few strokes as possible... but the hardcore worldbuilders...
Commented on Crib Notes: Empire Games
Speaking of development traps, I have the impression that the USA and the Commonwealth are heading straight into Exploitation Colonialism. You extract resources from a place you don't care about and consume them. Research and development or financial innovation come...
Commented on Evolver
Bacteria that can feed en-masse on our plastic remains thanks to increasing temperatures. They will either undergo mass extinction after we're gone, or evolve to eat carbo -rich sources.... Such as wood. Wood might go extinct....

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Trottelreiner commented on Tentative hypothesis
I don't know if I want to rant or scream. Hm, actually I usually do both at the same time when in the mood, but we might differ. ;) they explained to us that there were three *classes* of drugs for ADD. Hm, the main classes would be - psychomotor stimulants (methylphenidate, amphetamine) - noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (atomoxetine and several antidepressants) - alpha2-agonists (clonidine, guanfacine) There are quite a few other agents used, but that would be either experimental or to deal with side effects/other issues. Personally, I tried a noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (reboxetine, a failed antidepressant) and currently take...
Trottelreiner commented on Tentative hypothesis
I don't mind the spelling, actually mine is worse at the moment (di I mention I'm somewhat exhausted?). Are you sure ist was "Lattenzaum" vs. "Lattenzaun" and "hindurchzuschaum" vs. "hindurchzuschaun" though? Not that sure, the latter ones are correct in German, but "Schaum" is "foam", so maybe somebody used variant spelling for a joke....
Elderly Cynic commented on Tentative hypothesis
Not at all! It was c. 58 years ago :-) Your versions are almost certainly correct....
Trottelreiner commented on Tentative hypothesis
Actually the version with "Lattenzaun" is a poem by Christian Morgenstern. Which makes for memories of Mhairi/Freya's ex, actually the friend I met at my last working place, he was a fan of Morgenstern, one of his more positive attributes. Err, strange coincidence meeting him again in May. Nice guy, in the end he said it might be for the better if she killed herself, thankfully she didn't. As for German experimental lyric, back then the girl mentioned above was (and likely still is) into Ernst Jandl. You can find some of his poems here. Else, not much to say,...
Elderly Cynic commented on Tentative hypothesis
Thanks very much - I must try to refresh my aging brain and look at those....

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Common Misconceptions About Publishing—a series of essays about the industry I work in.
How I Got Here In The End —my non-writing autobiography, or what I did before becoming a full-time writer.
Unwirer—an experiment in weblog mediated collaborative fiction.
Shaping the Future—a talk I gave on the social implications of Moore's Law.
Japan: first impressions — or, what I did on my holidays
Inside the MIT Media Lab—what it’s like to spend a day wandering around the Media Lab.
The High Frontier, Redux — space colonization: feasible or futile?
“Nothing like this will be built again”—inside a nuclear reactor complex.
Old blog—2003-2006 (RIP)

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