"While conventional wisdom tells us that things are bad and getting worse, scientists and the science-minded among us see good news in the coming years." Lots to read and mull over here.

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"Capsule thesis: The appeal of science fiction is lost on those who are not convinced that they have a future." Jeremiah Tolbert seeks your opinions.

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More sound thinking from Momus - the title sums it up neatly.

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