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The [in]compatibility of science and religion

There have been several books lately promoting the idea the religion and science are compatible – or at least challenging any suggestion that they might be incompatible. Of course, these were written by advocates of religion.

January 19, 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More

Nothing is Something: A Universe from Nothing

January 17, 2012 No Comment

Lawrence Krauss’s most recent book A Universe from Nothing: Why There Is Something Rather than Nothing was released last week. It’s one I have been looking forward to and I downloaded the eBook version this last weekend.

Book of the Year

January 2, 2012 1 Comment

It’s delightful to see a humanist-oriented book win something, especially something as prestigious as the National Book Foundation’s annual award for nonfiction.

Christmas gift ideas: The human mind – a history

December 14, 2011 No Comment

Books are ideal Christmas presents. And as I am spending some time dealing with family business I thought reposting some of my past book reviews over the next few days could be useful.

A debunking handbook provides lessons in science communication

December 6, 2011 No Comment

Here’s a great new booklet that everyone interested in science communication should read – especially science bloggers. It’s the The Debunking Handbook by John Cook, Global Change Institute, University of Queensland and Stephan Lewandowsky, School of Psychology, University of Western … Continue reading →

Review: The Magic of Reality: How We Know What’s Really True

October 26, 2011 No Comment

Book Review: The Magic of Reality: How We Know What’s Really True by Richard Dawkins.

Another book for the kids

August 26, 2011 No Comment

This looks like another great sciency book for young kids. Ankylosaur Attack (Tales of Prehistoric Life) is aimed at an age level of 4 and up. It should really appeal to the kid already interested in dinosaurs.

Some things for the kids

August 16, 2011 No Comment

Well actually for their parents and grandparents. Especially with Christmas on the horizon!

Neuroreality: A “scientific religion”?

August 5, 2011 5 Comments

Stand aside, Oprahists. Back up the bus, Pastafarians. Shove off, Scientologists. There’s a new religion on the block, and it’s “scientific”.

Pat Churchland on the science of morality

July 28, 2011 No Comment

Pat Churchland’s “Braintrust: What Neuroscience Tells Us about Morality” approaches the same topic Sam Harris did in “The Moral Landscape”, from a different perspective.