Category Archives: GEEK LIFE

If you enjoyed “Leave the World Behind…”

Posted on 19 December, 2023 by Eclipse Now

Cyberattack seems to be all the rage these days. If you enjoyed this – read John Birmingham. He’s one of Australia’s best speculative fiction authors. Seriously! ZERO DAY CODE describes this scenario – but with meticulous, analytical detail – and … Continue reading →

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I’ve been waiting 20 years for this podcast to show up!

Posted on 2 December, 2023 by Eclipse Now

For a while I have been thinking about an overhaul of some of my blog pages. I need to prune some of the arguments. Some are long and complicated and the argument a little messy. It all needs to be … Continue reading →

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An episode where I agree with Nate Hagens? What the?

Posted on 26 August, 2023 by Eclipse Now

Hi all,This is not his usual degrowth peak energy manifesto. Instead, this was more of a psychological piece drawing up a list of filters that people have and how they receive information on different sorts of subjects. I actually think … Continue reading →

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SpaceX to try Hot Staging

Posted on 2 July, 2023 by Eclipse Now

What!? Space X are going to try Hot Staging where they ignite the Starship BEFORE the Booster has separated. By avoiding the fuel sloshing around during the old routine of letting the Booster shut down and separate and THEN igniting … Continue reading →

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Fat Boy Slim’s “Weapon of Choice” is all about DUNE.

Posted on 23 June, 2023 by Eclipse Now

“Walk without rhythm, you won’t attract the worm!” (Obviously the sand-walk to avoid the Worms.) “Don’t be shocked by the tone of my VOICE! It’s the new weapon, the weapon of choice, yeah” (Bene Gesserrit “Voice” really was their most … Continue reading →

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