In the Hitch-Hiker’s Guide the “total perspective vortex” which showed you exactly how big you were compared to the universe was used as an ultimate punishment. (View Post)

Elite was one of the best games ever programmed though... (View Post)

Deliveroo brought me lunch today from a restaurant that I normally visit once a week. It gives them some business and delays me starting in on my supply of dried pasta. (View Post)

Two very different songs I think. (View Post)

David Drake has written a science fiction take on the Aubrey-Maturin series, starting with “With The Lightnings”. Includes the most dangerous librarian I know of in literature (the Maturin equivalent… (View Post)