As flies to wanton boys, so are we to the gods

Ever since humankind began to live in communities, for mutual protection, companionship and economies of scale, there have necessarily been laws, taboos, lines which must not be crossed, just as there have been conventions for the demonstration of respect, trust, love and loyalty. Had this not been so, societies would not have been able to […]

My god’s bigger than your god

The frantic searching for extraterrestrial life, people believing in UFOs and being kidnapped by aliens, Star Trek, Star Wars, ET and the whole science fiction thing; all this leaves me a bit bemused. Humankind displays a remarkable propensity, almost a need to believe in bizarre, super-intelligent life forms out there in the cosmos. I can […]