On 24/01/2009, at 8:56 PM, Richard Baker wrote: > Charlie said: > >> It's closer to the first example you suggest than the second, but >> it's >> part of a general trope of less-good science writing that pitches >> every new minor spin on science as rewriting the whole body of theory >> that is really starting to wind me up. > > The "Physics Revolutionised For 51st Time This Year" stories in New > Scientist are getting a bit tedious, aren't they?
...and "Was Darwin Wrong?". Again. Gah. (The answer being "For the most part, no, actually...". If you haven't, read The Origin - it's still fascinating to see him making the case, responding to foreseen critiques, and even extensive use of a model organism.). Charlie. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
