Author: EdgePenguin

I am a theoretical astrophysics PhD student, and an atheist. My personal blog is at http://www.edgepenguin.com

Does he weigh the same as a duck?

Does he weigh the same as a duck?

Tweet The latest round of the Great Schism appears to have kicked off. There is a sexual predator stalking Skeptics in the Pub, grinding his crotch …

 

A Rationalist Charter

A Rationalist Charter

Tweet Since Atheism+ has sought to unite the worst elements of FTB, Skepchick, and elsewhere under a common banner of emotional outrage, I have wondered what …

 

Technocrats and Bureaucrats

Technocrats and Bureaucrats

Tweet The recent reshuffle of David Cameron’s cabinet has prompted some discussion of whether or not his new appointees are qualified for their jobs. Much was …

 

A little bit of utopia is healthy

A little bit of utopia is healthy

Tweet Utopian thinking has gone out of fashion a little. At the turn of the 20th century, the likes of H. G. Wells would enthusiastically paint …

 

Conversations and Safe Spaces

Conversations and Safe Spaces

Tweet Jen McCreight has been on the radio promoting her “Atheism+” idea. In the short interview, she massively misrepresents the current situation in the online atheist community …

 

The @atheism_plus affair

The @atheism_plus affair

Tweet I’d like to introduce myself here. I’m Pete, but recently you may have also known me by my temporary Twitter name @atheism_plus I created this account …