Michael Edmonds • Dec 06, 2012 •
I see that a new advertisement in support of gay maariage will now be playing on TV. After the disappointing rejection of gay marriage by Australian politicians, it looks like New Zealanders in support of gay marraige want to make sure the same does not occur here. There was a very revealing segment discussing this new advertisement of Breakfast TV … Read More
Ken Perrott • Jan 03, 2012 •
In the natural sciences arguing from authority is frowned on. Sure, we do have to give credence to authorities when attempting to understand subjects outside our field. But, in our own areas (and in the end with any scientific subject) … Continue reading → … Read More
Ken Perrott • Nov 15, 2011 •
As taught by Tim Minchin. I hasten to add that there is no intention to offend Mr Whippy. tim minchin on human logic – YouTube. Thanks to Massimo Pigliucci … Read More
Michael Edmonds • Mar 28, 2011 •
I came across a puzzle in a book I am reading at the moment (Flipnosis – the Art of Split Second Persuasion) by Kevin Dutton which poses the following question: You have four cards placed in front of you. Each card bears a number or a colour on the side facing you. Which of the cards … Read More
Grant Jacobs • Nov 05, 2010 •
Cartoon, books, logic, clouded leopards, … I have too many science articles lined up that I wish I could find time to write about, but an unfortunately reality is that those articles take a lot of time to write. We’ll see if the weekend brings any hope on that front. (In particular I would … Read More