Mar
16
2010
0

The Fermi paradox: where are all the aliens?

fermi-paradox

In recent decades our understanding of life has advanced rapidly. Scientists now know that life can exist under a much wider range of conditions than were previously thought possible, and are discovering life in the most extreme parts of the earth: in rocks a kilometer under the ground, in the antarctic ice, in the boiling [more...]

Feb
09
2009
3

What is meant by “Life Imitates Art”?

Life Imitates Art (photo by chascow - CC-BY)

The curious notion of life imitating art was expressed by Oscar Wilde as “Life imitates art, more than art imitates life“. It’s a turnaround from the usual situation in which the artist creates art inspired by the life and world around them. When life imitates art, reality reflects what had previously been expressed in art [more...]

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