The Season of Thanksgiving
by MikeGene
Given that this is the thanksgiving season, I would like to shout out a deeply felt "thanks!" to all the people who pre-ordered The Design Matrix. What's especially remarkable was the way so many of you patiently endured the long delay and hung in there.
Over the years, critics have often complained that I did not focus on Intelligent Design and instead spent too much time arguing about tangential issues. But for those who have a copy of the book, you can now see that I have long had plenty to say about ID, as The Design Matrix is saturated with this topic. In other words, for a long time now, I have had to restrict myself to the left-over topics/arguments, along with the side-issues. But that should change now.
In the preface to the book, I note:
It is my belief that there are people in the world like me "“ people who are tired of the heated debates, name-calling, innuendo, and political fights. Such people might find themselves in the middle ground and would rather focus on the hypotheses, the arguments, and the evidence. We might not be completely convinced that life was designed, yet we find the hypothesis to be tremendously intriguing. Rather than being worried if design should be labeled science, metaphysics, or religion, it is my belief that there are people who would rather just ponder the issues that are raised by design and evolution.
One of the things I plan to do soon after the book is officially released is to revisit some old blog entries, but this time, in the light of the Matrix.
Once again, thanks to all, and have a great holiday!
November 21st, 2007 at 7:07 pm
MikeGene unsheathed!
I'm ready!
Comment by Lutepisc — November 21, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
November 21st, 2007 at 7:25 pm
I was trying to order a copy via the arborviatepress site, but got stuck because the USPS apparently doesn't deliver in Europe. Any advice on that?
Comment by Raevmo — November 21, 2007 @ 7:25 pm
November 21st, 2007 at 10:50 pm
Hi Mike,
I am half-way through my first read.
So far, I am impressed with the honest and balanced treatment you have given the subject. I especially like pages 102 to 106 (The Nanotechnologists). This shouldn't come as a surprise since it references quantum mechanics.
Obviously, I have my disagreements and spin on a few things so there is plenty to discuss. However, at the half-way point there is more to agree with than to disagree with.
I will probably be done reading it this weekend.
Unless you want quick feedback, I will suggest I hold off posting my review of it until others have had a chance to read it.
For those who need a push, here is a link to order it.
Comment by Thought Provoker — November 21, 2007 @ 10:50 pm
November 22nd, 2007 at 1:06 am
Hi Raevmo,
That's because only Americans are allowed to buy it.
Just kiddin'.
You should contact AVP.
Hi TP,
Thanks for the feedback thus far! I'd be interested in hosting a "general impression" type of review at the moment, as I don't want to spoil the fun for others yet. Once more people have the book, I'd be happy to host a more detailed review. BTW, you'll get to meet up with a little more quantum physics in the front-loading chapter (ch. 7).
Comment by MikeGene — November 22, 2007 @ 1:06 am
November 22nd, 2007 at 3:06 am
Looks like you can also buy it at Amazon.
Comment by Krauze — November 22, 2007 @ 3:06 am
November 22nd, 2007 at 5:36 am
Yes, that works, thanks. It's safe to assume that Mike will donate the extra income to charity, isn't it? [such as The Atheists in Spiritual Need Foundation]
Comment by Raevmo — November 22, 2007 @ 5:36 am
November 22nd, 2007 at 6:06 pm
I contacted AVP (many times), because I have had the same problem (Germany - well, that's my country, not the problem … :wink:). Now it works
Comment by ChristopherSaint — November 22, 2007 @ 6:06 pm