Tuesday, September 12, 2006

DISCLAIMER

I have spent many years collecting data and notes with the aim of one day writing a book or a (really long) paper. Haven't written that yet. But I have collected some thoughts on what I have studied and put them in this blog. As this blog is obviously not a scientific paper in a refereed journal, please accept the following suggestions and disclaimers before diving in...

In the event that what you read here distresses you in any way, you are cordially invited to view this entire blog as a piece of fiction: the work of an overactive imagination. Enjoy it and return to the ennui of the 'real' world. That doesn't mean that it is a piece of fiction; it's simply easier to tell yourself two words - 'science fiction' - than it is to get upset about anything you find here.

You should absolutely seek to verify anything you find here that you are tempted to believe. Seriously - don't take my word for any of this.

Some quotes found here may not include the proper attributions because these quotes have be recopied over time and the source information has been lost. Or I find that the quotes have more of an impact when the source is not acknowledged.

This blog may appear fairly chaotic in its presentation of ideas. Original post order has been maintained throughout the editing process, but some of the stimuli for the individual posts have been deleted. Also, some portions of the text have been altered for narrative cohesion, but the substance remains the same.

Additional editing may happen at any time.

Additional disclaimers may be added at any time.