We are Cosma: Some reflections on the Cosma Hypothesis
by Govert Derix If there is one concept that for the last two and a half millennia was of great importance to the self-consciousness of humanity, it has been that of “cosmos.” The word originally had a military meaning and indicated obedience within the military hierarchy. Greek philosophers around 500 BC adopted the word to […]
The Hope of Opportunity
When she landed on Mars in 2004, Opportunity and her sister rover Spirit were planned to explore for 90 days or so. Spirit lasted 7 years. Her sister Opportunity’s mission was just pronounced complete after 15. That’s 60 times her designed life. And during their lives these two little juggernauts helped transform our knowledge of […]
