Monthly Archives: May 2009
Wasabi Monkeys
There is something unnatural about genetic engineering that alarms most members of the public. Even without a full appreciation of the potential problems that genetic modification could produce, Joe Public doesn’t like the idea of scientist’s playing God. That’s how … Continue reading
Filed under Essentialism, In the News
Radio Ga Ga
This week is all about promoting the book in the UK. When things settle down I will get back to highlighting and discussing the quirks of the human behaviour that go beyond belief. But today is another marathon of self … Continue reading
Filed under book publicity, Radio
Start the Weak: Update
On Monday, May 25th I will be appearing on BBC Radio 4′s “Start the Week: setting the cultural agenda every Monday.” This show was recorded as the relentless Andrew Marr does have to take a holiday sometime. This is … Continue reading
Filed under book publicity, Radio
Cheesus, It’s Just a Type 1 Error
Dan and Sara Bell have seen Jesus again. Once more, he has appeared in a convenience snack. In this case, the deity appears in the form of a “Cheeto” – a rather disgusting corn-based munchie from the US that sticks … Continue reading
Filed under book publicity, In the News, Research
Getting Up Ben Goldacre’s Nose
Boy, that was a busy day. I got an early train into London to record “Start the Week” with Andrew Marr (more on that to follow in a later blog). I then headed off to a club in Piccadilly to … Continue reading
Filed under General Thoughts
SuperSense Goes Camping
Camp Quest is a residential summer camp for the children of those who hold to a naturalistic, not supernatural world view. The camp is offered as a godless alternative to traditional religious summer camps, such as vacation Bible schools. It started in … Continue reading
Filed under book publicity
Voodoo Histories
I turned up last night to the Arnolfini venue in Bristol to host an evening with David Aaronovitch who has just written a great book entitled, “Voodoo Histories: The Role of Conspiracy Theory in Shaping Modern History.” Imagine my surprise … Continue reading
Filed under book publicity, In the News
Sleeping with the Fishes
The BBC correspondent Heather Alexander highlighted a feature this morning on Breakfast Time television about the Eternal Reefs company in the US who, for a fee of up to $6,495 (£4,000), will incorporate the ashes of a loved one into … Continue reading
Filed under Essentialism, In the News
Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
Today, SuperSense was officially launched in the UK so I went into Waterstones in Bath to see my baby. Imagine my horror when I asked the assistant who told me that yes it was in store upstairs filed under “occult … Continue reading
Filed under book publicity
Guardian Angle: – Update
Frank Capra’s “It’s A Wonderful Life” is one of my all time favourite movies. Yes, it’s sentimental but I love it.Wouldn’t it be great to have a guardian angel? Someone like Clarence to watch over you and protect you from … Continue reading
Filed under book publicity, In the News
