Science catches up to the New Sun

Thomas Bitterman · 15 Dec 2008, 16:57 · from 2008-December.txt.gz

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From: tom at bitterman.net (Thomas Bitterman)
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:57:44 -0500
Subject: (urth) Science catches up to the New Sun
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On Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 10:53 PM, Gwern Branwen <gwern0 at gmail.com> wrote:

> (Personally, I consider the case for a cynical atheistic Evangelion
> infinitely stronger than the one for a cynical atheistic New Sun.
> There's an interesting essay I once saw in this vein -
> http://www.geocities.com/sephkhan/rants/dharma.html )
>

The big difference may be in who holds the power.  In Evangelion, people
do.  In UotNS, the Hieros do.  The supernatural looks different from the
outside.

Enamel

-- 
There are those who claim that magic is like the tide; that it swells and
fades over the surface of the earth, collecting in concentrated pools here
and there, almost disappearing from other spots, leaving them parched for
wonder. There are also those who believe that if you stick your fingers up
your nose and blow, it will increase your intelligence.
-- The Teachings of Ebenezum, Volume VII
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