We should embrace Sci-Fi as one of the more forward-thinking and intentionally introspective instances of the arts. … More Speculative Fiction Maximizes the Power of Storytelling
It is up to all of us to examine ourselves and recognize that the racialization of America today is largely due to structural problems and that therefore structural solutions are required to resolve them. … More “Divided by Faith” by Emerson and Smith
Post scarcity can be a problem, as all of the wealth may pool in one place, to the detriment of everyone else. … More “Trekonomics” by Manu Saadia
I’m hoping this summer school program goes well, and I’ll be sure to post updates if anything interesting shows up. … More Philly and D.C. – 05/28/2017
“Waking Up White” is an introspective and eye opening first step towards understanding white privilege and racism in America. … More “Waking Up White” by Debbie Irving
We search carefully for new physics beyond the Standard Model of Particle Physics – even though it has withstood decades of scrutiny – since it can’t explain everything … More What’s the Matter with Matter?
Avatar is bad for the very reason that Disney is now capitalizing on. … More Avatar (2009) is Incredibly Intellectually Dishonest
Alien life is probably out there, and it could have a huge effect on modern religion … More Aliens
Aiming to foster engagement within the local and larger communities, we have created a PGSA at SBU … More Forming a Physics Graduate Student Association at Stony Brook
It is natural to want to carefully argue and defend your position, but at what cost? … More Political Discourse has Devolved into Partisan Shouting Matches
Beyond The Standard 