I have a complaint about Avi Loeb's latest work and I want to speak to management.
Teasing the public with fraudulent or self-deluded promises of aliens used to mean something. It took work. It meant slapping together…
Brilliant
I think we haven't paid enough attention to the question of, whether or not Loeb is himself an alien. I mean, who better to cry "wolf!" than a wolf? He's clearly here to desensitize us to the whole alien notion.
I know your scientific background is not psychology but like… what happened to this guy? Presumably, to get where he got, he was once a sensible and competent scientist. How’d he become bonkers?
Fabulous
"And I know Loeb can do the work — making “Harvard astronomer” the scientific equivalent of “Florida man” didn’t just happen; it took long-term dedication."
"help I've been hit by a hypervelocity definitely extrasolar take" says a faint voice on the 911 call
well conceived and written, Steve
The closing paragraph is exactly what I needed to start my day. Well. Done.
This was a great read! I’ve been calling Loeb the Florida Man of Astronomy for quite some time, so I especially enjoyed the ending hahah.
He peaked with this headline honestly.
I continue to believe Loeb just gave up on doing good, workable research that takes time and effort to perform in pursuit of name recognition.
The "publish or perish" environment is soul crushing. "Publicity or perish" is instead cheap, easy, and quick to sell to people without science backgrounds.
Hey, Matrix 2 was quite OK. 3 and 4 were the letdowns, sure.
Now I will read the article in detail.
I enjoyed your article. Thanks.
Groundhog Day used to mean something in this town. They used to pull the hog out, and they used to eat it. You're hypocrites, all of you!
The "Hair" reference. Chef's kiss
Wow! My first encounter with this guy's (Loeb's) work as a life sci person.
This is beautifully written, but given the content I'm not sure it would be right to say I enjoyed it-- can't decide if the genre is humor or horror. I imagine you may have similar feelings about the writing of it.
Cheers
I will buy you a drink of your choice at any meeting we happen to be both attending.
So, there’s still a chance?
M'hanit's coming for Mars. This comet isn't even a little ever coming close to Earth.
I spotted this so-called "constellation"
I think that includes the vast majority of astronomers, astrophysicists and any and all astro* carreer path.
Amazing stuff, bravo.
Brilliant!! Thank you!
This. is. beautiful.
My god, I enjoyed that.
Now, do this :))
pathlesspilgrim.medium.com/can-anybody-...
Advanced simulated reality? God? Or pure chance?
A beautifully crafted article, like an intricate crop circle. 👽
We all want to speak to management about Avi.
“Very dirty and in need of a wash…” Nice touch!
Best astronomy piece I've read in a long time!
