Dr. Omed17h ago
Einstein (allegedly) said: “When a blind beetle crawls over the surface of a curved branch, it doesn’t notice that the track it has covered is indeed curved. I was lucky enough to notice what the beetle didn’t notice.” The blind beetle doesn’t notice, but it has an algorithm to sort out the topology of the branch surface, and skitter away from smug physicists.

One of the most famous apochryphal statements in annals of science was allegedly made by the evolutionary biologist J.B.S. Haldane (Jack, to his friends). When asked by a theologian or theologians what could be inferred about the mind of the Creator from the works of His Creation, Haldane replied, “An inordinate fondness for beetles.” Entomologists are up to 350,000+ known species of beetles, so if there is a God, Haldane may have had something there.

#graffiti #stencilart #stencilgraffiti #fakequotes #Einstein #Haldane #beetles #god
AbieMar 4
"J. B. S. #Haldane, near the end of his life, suggested in a personal letter to Clarke that Clarke should receive a prize in theology for being one of the few people to write anything new on the subject, and went on to say that if Clarke's writings had not contained multiple contradictory theological views, he might have been a menace."
:D
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_C._Clarke#Views
Arthur C. Clarke - Wikipedia

Fabienne GallaireDec 17
To history of science scholars that may be around: Do you happen to have any good refs on the history of chromosome linkage mapping, map units, the definition of the centiMorgan and so on?
#histsci #histbio #genetics #biology #historyofscience #haldane
Show threadbs2Feb 21, 2024
Winner brings #RusselsIcarus to mind:
> Mr. #Haldane's #Daedalus has set forth an attractive picture of the future as it may become through the use of scientific discoveries to promote human happiness. Much as I should like to agree with his forecast, a long experience of statesmen and government has made me somewhat sceptical. I am compelled to fear that science will be used to promote the power of dominant groups, rather than to make men happy.
https://russell-j.com/20-IFS.HTM
#BertrandRussel
Icarus, or The Future of Science, by Bertrand Russell

rotenotesSep 28, 2023
[One of the most prominent biologists and important popularizers of science of the 20th century, J.B.S. #Haldane writes the preface to #Engels’ ‘Dialectics of Nature’ on its first English-language publication.
‘Preface to Engels’ Dialectics of Nature’ by J.B.S. Haldane. International Publishers, New York, 1940. ](https://revolutionsnewsstand.com/2023/09/27/preface-to-engels-dialectics-of-nature-by-j-b-s-haldane-international-publishers-new-york-1940/?blogid=210774044&blogsub=confirmed)
‘Preface to Engels’ Dialectics of Nature’ by J.B.S. Haldane. International Publishers, New York, 1940.

Engels monument, Wuppertul. One of the most prominent biologists and important popularizers of science of the 20th century, J.B.S. Haldane writes the preface to Engels’ ‘Dialectics of N…

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Roger GathmannJun 19, 2023

Culture is a great jimmy-er of nature.

In J.B.S. #Haldane’s essay, On Being the Right Size, he contemplates the cost of being a large mammal, like homo erectus, instead of a small mammal, like Mus musculus:

Show threadbs2May 9, 2023
> Mr. Haldane.. an attractive picture of the future as it f may become through the use of scientific discoveries to promote human happiness... I should like to agree.. [but] a long experience of statesmen and governments has made me... sceptical. I... fear that science will be used to promote the power of dominant groups, rather than to make men happy. #Icarus, having been taught to fly by his father #Daedalus, was destroyed
https://russell-j.com/20-Icarus-FofS.HTM
#BertrandRussel on #TechProgress #Haldane
Bertrand Russell : Icarus, or the Future of Science, 1924 - Portal Site for Russellian

John EarleApr 2, 2023

Is candidate who posted ‘disgusting’ anti-women and anti-refugee comments Starmer’s preference? | Vox Political
https://voxpoliticalonline.com/2023/04/02/is-candidate-who-posted-disgusting-anti-women-and-anti-refugee-comments-starmers-preference/

#Keir #Starmer #Jeremy #Corbyn #Garry #Haldane #anti #women #refugee #candidate #Labour

Is candidate who posted ‘disgusting’ anti-women and anti-refugee comments Starmer’s preference?

I have a simple question: is this the kind of person Keir Starmer values over Jeremy Corbyn? In 2017 Mr Haldane was discovered to have made ‘disgusting’ anti-refugee and anti-women posts on social …

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dezeen (unofficial)May 6, 2022

Songololo outdoor sofa by ​​Haldane Martin for Haldane

Dezeen Showroom: South African designer Haldane Martin has created Songololo, a segmented outdoor sofa that users can contort into curving shapes.

Available from outdoor furniture brand Haldane, each Songololo sofa is made up of sections comprising an aluminium leg and a curving cushioned seat.

These sections combine to create a long sofa that can be twisted into different shapes.

Songololo sofa is a segmented sofa by Haldane

"The flexible and sophisticated Songololo arcs into sensual, contoured forms, taking shape as an iconic centrepiece in any space, indoors or out," said Haldane.

"Inspired by nature's creepy-crawly, the Songololo sofa has a multitude of legs that can coil up, be shaped and reshaped in curves or lines or something in between," the brand continued.

Users can curve the sofa into different shapes

Songololo is designed by Martin in varying lengths, ranging from a six-seater sofa to a 10-seater.

Its seats are upholstered in high performing outdoor fabric, while the aluminium legs are powder coated with UV protection.

The photography is byBrett Rubin.

Product: Songololo
Designer: Haldane Martin
Brand: Haldane
Contact: [email protected]

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