Category Archives: Occam’s Typewriter

Art and Science–take 2

Posted on 13 May 2012 by Steve Caplan

Last evening I had a wonderfully unique opportunity to sample a complex mixture of art, science and creativity at the elegant Orpheum Theatre in Omaha (circa 1927)–in the form of modern dance! If you can spare just a few moments … Continue reading →

Posted in art, author, Books, creativity, in the news, Momix Botanica, Occam's Typewriter, Orpheum Theatre Omaha, science | Comments Off on Art and Science–take 2

What is Blog? [28]

Posted on 5 January 2012 by Richard Wintle

I can still remember the first time I found out what a “blog” was. In the early part of this century, in a fit of pique at a former employer, I typed the word “twat” into Google, for want of … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Hello, Occam's Typewriter | Comments Off on What is Blog? [28]

New Occam’s year resolutions (happy birthday to us…) [7]

Posted on 13 December 2011 by Sylvia McLain

Not only is it birthday 1 for Occam’s Typewriter but last week was my literal birthday. So maybe a good time to reflect about what I can do differently in the New Year. I have a new job since I … Continue reading →

Posted in Occam's Typewriter | Comments Off on New Occam’s year resolutions (happy birthday to us…) [7]

All Human Life is There (Happy 1st Birthday OccamT)

Posted on 9 December 2011 by Athene Donald

The first part of this statement was once the proud motto of the now deceased and unlamented News of the World. In a friendlier vein, compared with many of the ignorant witch hunts they pursued and the dirt they used … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Occam's Typewriter, Science Culture | Comments Off on All Human Life is There (Happy 1st Birthday OccamT)

First Anniversary [21]

Posted on 9 December 2011 by Stephen

A year ago today Occam’s Typewriter made its debut on the blogosphere and I published my first post at the new home of Reciprocal Space. It’s been a good twelve months. OT has established itself as a home thoughtful and … Continue reading →

Posted in Occam's Typewriter, Open Laboratory, science, Scientific Life | Comments Off on First Anniversary [21]

Occam’s Thermometer

Posted on 7 April 2011 by Steve Caplan

Way back when I was an Occam’s Typewriter Irregular—that is to say, before Henry supplied me with his magic evolution-enhanced pellets—I wrote a blog about critical thinking and children. Now as a Regular—thanks to the Gee pellets—I would like to … Continue reading →

Posted in bacteria, growing bugs, humor, incubator, Occam's Razor, Occam's Thermometer, Occam's Typewriter, Occam's underwear, plates, Research, science, simplest model, students, trouble-shooting | Comments Off on Occam’s Thermometer