An oft-discussed topic among writers of speculative fiction, both science fiction and fantasy, is how to name characters, places, and ideas of extraterrestrial or otherwise…
Apologies to Dee Dee Ramone and Johnny Thunders. Also, apologies to heroin addiction. Being compared to the 2016 US Presidential Election is unflattering even to…
Whoops! OK, that was my fault. I was actually quite surprised at how smoothly and quickly the transition went. As it turns out, it appears…
As Monochromatic Outlook prepares to celebrate its 21st anniversary, we are preparing to transfer the splicer.com domain to a new registrar. This is a pretty…
I posted a write-up of my Infrared Inhaler project over at Positronic Works.
It’s unclear why anyone is surprised by Bernie Sanders’ tax return. The outrage appears entirely manufactured built on distortions and an assumption that no one…
Pop quiz for self-described Republicans, Libertarians, Conservatives, and Classic Liberals.1 What is your first thought when you see this headline from an article in today’s…
I hate it when politicians lie. I hate it when everyone else lies, too, but politicians are a special case. Lies usurp power by channeling…
Donald Trump’s Presidential campaign just ended. Hopefully I won’t have to eat those words; it’s the risk one takes when making predictions, and there are plenty…