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Monday, February 4th, 2008
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10:48p
"It told me something I hadn't known before: That Newton was advised by those who were his nominal supervisors to take time out from the hard truths of science to brush up on theology.
I like to think they did this not because they were foolish, but to remind him of how comforting and encouraging the make-believe of religion can be for common folk.
To quote from Kilgore Trout's story "Empire State," which is about a meteor the size and shape of the Manhattan skyscraper, approaching Earth point-first at a stady fifty-four miles an hour: "Science never cheered up anyone. The truth about the human situation is just too awful.""-Vonnegut, Timequake.
Obviously I re-read Timequake this week.
If any of you ever decide to read just one book I talk about, make it Timequake.
Much hell was raised with Dennis last night. A mixture of mortar fireworks, rockets, whiskey, beer, and a pistol.
Further detail this weekend.
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