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A Means to an End

Published on May 7, 2023 By sirrahc

“That’s insane!” — Jared Dirac, Special Forces soldier The following conversation — technically just half of a conversation — is an excerpt from the science-fiction novel The Ghost Brigades by John Scalzi. Normally, I would be more likely to share something like this on my “Heroes and Aliens” blog. But, this section (and the book […]

Problems with Silicon-Based Life

Published on May 15, 2022 By sirrahc

Have you ever wondered what life might be like on other planets? As some of my readers know, I am a big sci-fi/fantasy fan, so it’s not surprising that I’ve given this a little thought. All of the life on our planet is carbon-based, but some people — from scientists to science-fiction writers — have […]