An incomplete bibliography of worthwhile science fiction and genre criticism

Posted by Paul Raven @ 29-01-2007 in General

It’s probably obvious to any regulars here that I’m trying hard to ‘raise my game’ with this whole reviewing/criticism gig. Luckily, a resource that may be of great use to me (and maybe to you too, if you’re of a like mind) has come to light. Continue reading “An incomplete bibliography of worthwhile science fiction and genre criticism”

Small steps before giant leaps – why we should be planning to build orbital colonies before lunar colonies

Posted by Paul Raven @ 17-12-2006 in General

NASA caused quite a stir with a recent announcement of their intent to return to the moon and establish a full-time colony there. Continue reading “Small steps before giant leaps – why we should be planning to build orbital colonies before lunar colonies”

Don’t fear the future

Posted by Paul Raven @ 21-07-2006 in General

This evening, I’ve got my serious futurismist head on. Let’s talk about the Singularity. Continue reading “Don’t fear the future”

At home in the office

Posted by Paul Raven @ 14-07-2006 in General

The idea of telecommuting has been kicking around for a good ten years, at least in practical form, but there’s still been no huge take-up in it. Continue reading “At home in the office”

Why Tony Blair loves nuclear power

Posted by Paul Raven @ 12-07-2006 in General

Okay, looks like this evening I veer somewhat into politics by way of futurism, but this is an issue that I can’t avoid posting about. Continue reading “Why Tony Blair loves nuclear power”

UK Government looks to the future

Posted by Paul Raven @ 23-02-2006 in General

The last thing I would ever have accused the UK goverment of doing would have been thinking ahead. Continue reading “UK Government looks to the future”

Scientists stoked with Stardust samples

Posted by Paul Raven @ 18-01-2006 in General

The Johnson Space Centre is just starting to look at the samples that the recently-returned Stardust probe collected from comet detritus and random interstellar stuff. Continue reading “Scientists stoked with Stardust samples”