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Commented on Tentative hypothesis
Oh no, nuclear propulsion in space is doomed....
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Commented on CASE NIGHTMARE BLONDE
You put my sentiment and frustration into words like only an experienced and talented writer such as yourself can....
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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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Commented on New publication dates (and audiobook news)
Hi Stross! Are your percentage earnings similar for audiobooks? Are they a good option for supporting you compared to the ebooks?...
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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...
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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...
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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....