Posthuman Blues

Finished Bracewell's book: a very good introduction to SETI and the so-called "Fermi Paradox" (although Fermi isn't specifically cited). Recommended -- check used-book stores.

Progress on the Mars/ETI book is coming along well.

Re. "rods": I read a couple of reports from people who supposedly saw them without the assistance of video technology. I have to wonder: Are these things an undiscovered form of life or an undisclosed technology? Stealthy, high-speed drones dispatched by some Bracewellian "autofac" located somewhere in the Solar System? Or did the witnesses see dragonflies or something...?

I'm now reading Herbie Brennan's "The Atlantis Enigma." Brennan's books aren't exactly great scholarship, but his presentation is honest and he successfully juggles a ton of ideas and factoids. Brisk yet stimulating.

Both Farshores and UfoCity.com have picked up the "New Mars Kid in Town" story featured on the Electric Warrior site. eWarrior's Warhol-esque portrait of me is ideally suited for fifteen minutes of virtual fame.

It looks like I will be on the radio in London to discuss Mars. The host even suggested having someone from JPL on the show. Could be interesting although, given the choice, I prefer to lurk behind text when "debating" is concerned.