The idea of free speech is central to the cultural identity of western civilization. Over the centuries the term “free speech” has morphed and changed its connotations as society has evolved. The current interpretation of what free speech entails is far from it’s original meaning and in fact has become something that is fundamentally impossible […]
Artemis The First Lunar City | Moon To Stay
Andy Weir, author of The Martian, which became a box office hit movie starring Matt Damon, published his second book Artemis, a story set on the Moon. Andy Weir’s style of hard science fiction is factually accurate to the laws of physics and extremely detail oriented. In this episode we’ll examine his vision of the […]
Back Exercise And Massage
A week ago I finally took the Dr’s advice and went to see a massage therapist about some back pain I’ve been having for a long time. It was quite interesting to see just how effective it was for the problem. Interesting more so because for the last 2 months I have been doing more […]
Moon Direct – Robert Zubrin’s Plan for the Moon | Moon To Stay
Dr. Robert Zubrin, the thought leader and founder of the Mars Society, has developed a plan called “moon direct” that applies his Mars Direct ideals towards the Moon. It takes advantage of cheaper currently available commercial rockets to get us there sooner, cheaper and at lower risk. Dr Robert Zubrin is best known for his […]
My Unique Productivity Hacks
I like to think that I do a good job of getting things done. Certainly the way I do things is not going to be the perfect solution for everyone, but perhaps readers will get some ideas. Probably the best, most effective and unique productivity tool I use is a custom notification script. I have […]
There’s LOTS of Water on the Moon | Moon To Stay #5
Water will be the the first and most important resource we look for on the moon when we get back there. The water on the moon has the potential to catapult human spaceflight into a new paradigm. Previous to 2008 many believed the moon was devoid of significant amounts of water. It was supposed very […]
Resist Simplifying the Complexity of Complex Systems
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. Albert Einstein When looking at the world there are lots of things that are beyond the limits of human cognition. Not only do we not understand these complex systems but it is physically impossible for us to ever understand them. This is information theory, […]
Israel On Route to the Moon | Moon To Stay #4
Links: SpaceIL SpaceIL Kids Landing site: Mare Serenitatis SpaceIL was started with a Facebook post in 2010 but has turned into one of Israel’s top non-profit organizations. They now have 30 full-time employees and over the years have benefited from hundreds of volunteers helping to make the vision of an Israeli moon mission a reality. […]
Building a Gym Habit
Since the week after Christmas, I have been keeping a streak going of getting to the gym for a workout every single day. The motivation for hitting the gym so frequently is threefold. Firstly, I need to get out of the home office and without an excuse I have no other reason to leave. Secondly, […]
Who’s Going to the Moon? | Moon To Stay #3
Many companies and nations have started to develop their plans for getting back to the moon. Perhaps, more than you realize. These plans are serious contenders at getting back to the lunar surface for scientific, and economic reasons. Some plans are further along than others, but given the amount of money, diversity of teams, and […]