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gRAVEoNE
Astrophysics + evolutionary biology + a bit of earth science => astrobiology. Add Linux, music, Scandinavian mythology, folklore, and history, philosophy and science fiction into the mix. Shake and stir for a couple of decades. I am the result. And, as an obligatory rundown: atheist, epicurean/hedonist, secular humanist, naturalistic pantheist, scientist, democratic/libertarian socialist, metaphysical naturalist, cryophile, bicyclist, watcher of the skies.:)
Why do people ask public questions?
...when they don't want to hear an answer but are only looking for confirmation of their beliefs? Are they just stupid, illogical, or is there something more sinister going on here? :)
2 AnswersOther - Society & Culture1 decade ago