Archive for January, 2008

Scientology vs. Anonymous

Posted by Eric P. Metze On January 27, 2008 ADD COMMENTS

I’m not a hacker and though I don’t think they should do anything that’s actually dangerous or damaging, I have to say I honestly think the premise behind Anonymous is more enlightened, more intelligent, and more humane than the bullshit that Scientologists believe. And so, without further ado…

My answer: Until the moment Luke reveals her family lineage to her, Leia has absolutely no idea she is even capable of using the Force. The memories she has of her mother are more like echoes through the Force rather than direct memory. It isn’t until she becomes more attune with her powers does she  [ Read More ]

A year from today…

Posted by Eric P. Metze On January 20, 2008 ADD COMMENTS

…George Bush will no longer be president. Just thought you might like to know.

Recently I read a novella that posed a really deep question: What would happen if physical property could be duplicated like an MP3 file? What if a poor society could prosper simply by making pirated copies of cars, clothes, or drugs that cure fatal illnesses? The answer Cory Doctorow offers in his novella After the  [ Read More ]

Happy New Year

Posted by Eric P. Metze On January 1, 2008 ADD COMMENTS

That’s all. Just wanted to tell everyone to have a safe and happy new year. 2008 is shaping up to be the best year ever.