September 21, 2008

Are you anti-spore on philosophical grounds?

Filed under: Debate, Fun and Games, Science — Tim @ 12:30 am

I suppose it was only a matter of time before Spore found itself in the cross-hairs of creationists: Anti Spore.

I didn’t care much for the game due to its lackluster gameplay and shallow design, but I don’t really see his objection to panspermia.

After all, I’ve discussed extremophiles numerous times in the past (1 2 3 4) and they could easily be our earliest ancestors.

If nothing else, this is a pretty good illustration of Poe’s Law.

Via Pharyngula

Ah, so that’s what is special about small towns

Filed under: Culture, Foolish — Tim @ 12:13 am

Gold from The Daily Show:

Via Pharyngula