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M.Stow's avatar

Hi Adam C. undeniably not today. Thanks for your bio n intro to your latest work. I am embarked on something similar as my life's work magnum opus that is an illustrated comic prose/poem epic EarthCentre:The End of the Universe:The Universal-Galactic Skull. I am hypothesising on the atomic-planetary-solar system idea on the grandest scale the idea that genetically we evolved ourselves from the inside thru the initial conjoinment of atoms molecules cells deliberately exchanging enzyme DNA for survival initially then reproduction. We have naturally selected ourselves I'm other words from conception to the grave and are therefore of delimited of course but actual freewill and responsible choice decision makers inside n out every moment we are alive. This is an existential ethics meaning thesis in effect of us in the universe. I am a material & moral realist. I'm not a scientist. I hold BA philosophy (U.ofLondon) & Social Policy&Research (U.ofEast London) retired social worker. I believe we are responsible in the universe for our own actions n beliefs and always have choice even in the most dire situations minutely but significantly nonetheless as we are in the universe. I believe we as all humanity are the most and likely only intelligent life in the galaxy and probably universe i.e. flukes literally and metaphorically until proven otherwise thus responsible to act on earth at least for everything. I failed my 11+ way back when and have muddled thru to where I n happily you! Are right now! Then! U get the idea...I am aiming to make a probably never finished unfinished as it must be history of the universe and our place in it so far. Draft workings out at m.stow11@wordpress.com pls subscribe and advise if u wish thx EarthCentre warfair4.com X not-X m.stow

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John's avatar

Well I am unreservedly glad about this - I have learned a lot from your work and commend the fun stuff along with the genetics’ popularisation (including your treatment of eugenics). I also enjoy Professor Fry’s collaborations with you across different media. All the best, John.

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Adam Cunt's avatar

Paid subscription? We're already forced to pay for your anti-science Marxist drivel on the BBC & people are going to pay for your NPC group think opinions here too?

Good grief!

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Felix MacNeill's avatar

High praise!

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Pam Mackinnon's avatar

I look forward to more from you, enjoyed this article.

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Anthony Bennett's avatar

I'm appalled by the vulgarity of the first email. It's 'I should like to request.' not 'I would like to request'. What the fuck is happening to our country's standards?

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elephant writer's avatar

Is it Hommidge or Oh-maj?

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Ali Graham - Famous I'm Not's avatar

Adam, if you're going to be writing potentially life/society changing stuff on Substack, it absolutely must be free to read.

P.S.

I'm a monthly (more than a decade) subscriber to the Guardian.

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William John Putt's avatar

That brief email exchange is priceless!

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Tamara's avatar

You must be pleased that Ringo Starr listens to your show... ☮️✌🏼💕

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Nathen Amin's avatar

Jesus! Is it ok that I LOLLLED

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Dogscratcher's avatar

I look forward to your content!

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UK Canuck's avatar

Hmm. I think I’m going to like it here. 😁

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Ice-nine's avatar

I just finished reading my first book by you, "A Short History of Everyone Who Ever Lived" about a month ago.

Was excited to find you on substack, even more excited to see this now!

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Jacob Lea's avatar

Here we go!!! Buzzing for this - wondered who the "Punctuated Equilibrium" notification might have come from haha

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