Politics

Politics, unfortunately, are involved in almost every aspect of a republic affecting not just who is in office but what new scientific ventures receive funding and what new ideas will even be allowed.

Blog: Ya Just Don’t Get It, Do You?

Oh… college paper editorials. So adorable with their ideals and a complete lack of understanding in constitutional safeguards. If I responded to every one I encountered, I’d have time for nothing else but this one just needed an answer…

 
By Colin Andrew Ferm November 18, 2014 Tags: , ,
Blog: People Will Die For Space Tourism… And That’s Okay

It was a bad week for private spaceflight and some critics declared that people shouldn’t be dying for it. Well… they’re wrong. And here’s why.

 
By Colin Andrew Ferm November 10, 2014 Tags: , , , ,
1.8 – A Short History – The Fleet, The Republic, and The NOVA

This week, three major topics being discussed on the podcast! First, the question of defense. Then, the question of self governance within the colonies. And last, the creation of the most mighty battleship ever built. But will any of it be enough?

 
By Colin Andrew Ferm October 26, 2014 Tags: , , , , ,
Supplemental – Economics – The Major Background Character

A quick mid-week supplemental in which we discuss a character that has barely been touched on but which is a hugely important character driving much of the action: Economics!

 
By Colin Andrew Ferm October 22, 2014 Tags: , , , , ,
Blog: Law Enforcement Decry Mobile Encryption, Imply Only Perverts Would Want It

The law enforcement establishment is trying to gin up public support against encryption, implying that only people who want to hurt kids would be interested in a locked phone. Because, there are no legitimate reasons to keep them out, are there?

 
By Colin Andrew Ferm October 3, 2014 Tags: , ,