Monthly Archives: October 2011

Marketing Terminology Explained

Posted on October 25, 2011 by aspergerite

While reading a very interesting website about one of Allied Radio’s most popular products, I came across a humorous guide to marketing terminology. Although this guide is meant as a joke, I think it too often comes too close to … Continue reading →

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Lessons From the Galileo Affair, Part 1 of 2

Posted on October 19, 2011 by aspergerite

Galileo’s heliocentric ideas conflicted with the Catholic Church’s erroneous interpretation of certain Bible verses and, due to the absence of a wall between religious and scientific investigations, these misinterpretations caused errors in Catholic scientists’ scientific investigations. I’ll explain the misinterpretations … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Galileo Affair, Series Tease

Posted on October 19, 2011 by aspergerite

Galileo facing the Roman Inquisition, painting by Cristiano Banti Although the Galileo affair, is often cited as an example of conflict between science and religion, I see it more as a conflict between politicians and science. I’ll explain that in … Continue reading →

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