Denisova hominin
Sometimes it can be a struggle to make science fiction more interesting than science fact. In The Start of Eternity, a fan fiction sequel to Isaac Asimov’s time travel novel, I imagined that 20,000…
Pi in Fiction
When my thoughts turn to pi, I always think about Carl Sagan and his novel Contact. During the past year I have mentioned Sagan in about 10% of my…
Listening to the universe
A novel that had an important influence on me is An XT called Stanley. The key plot idea in An XT called Stanley is that a radio signal from another world is received and it…
Science in Fiction
Micromegas Plaque by guyblade
Shikasta
One of the themes of this blog is collaboration. I often have the feeling that I am collaborating with my favorite science fiction authors and I most frequently mention Asimov
The power of an "edit" button
I was recently searching the internet (Google scholar search) and came across “Encyclopedia Of Science Fiction” by Don D’Ammassa. It boggles my mind to see science fiction…
Singular Patriots
State of the Union
January, 2020
Mister Speaker, Madam Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:
Presidents have come…
A Clarke number of 2?
According to “Which science fiction writer are you?”
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I am:Gregory BenfordA master literary stylist who is also a working scientist. |
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