Author Archives: Mark Oshiro

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Perpetually unprepared since '09.

Mark Reads ‘The Science of Discworld IV’: Chapter 16

In the sixteenth chapter of Judgment Day, I learn about the shape of the universe. Sort of. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Science of Discworld IV.

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Mark Reads ‘The Science of Discworld IV’ – Chapter 14, Part II / Chapter 15

In the fourteenth and fifteenth chapters of Judgment Day, I learn an important distinction, and the tribunal begins. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read Discworld. 

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Mark Reads ‘The Science of Discworld IV’: Chapter 13 / Chapter 14, Part I

In the thirteen and fourteenth chapters of Judgment Day, Rincewind and the Dean visit London; I learn more about how things “improve.” Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Science of Discworld IV. 

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Mark Reads ‘The Science of Discworld IV’: Chapter 12

In the twelfth chapter of Judgment Day, we discuss what counts as evidence in scientific theory. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Science of Discworld IV. 

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Mark Reads ‘The Science of Discworld IV’: Chapter 10, Part II / Chapter 11

In the tenth and eleventh chapters of Judgment Day, we discuss the origins of life and L-space. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Science of Discworld IV. 

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Mark Reads ‘The Science of Discworld IV’: Chapter 10, Part I

In the first half of the tenth chapter of Judgment Day, I get to talk about origins! Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Science of Discworld IV. 

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Mark Reads ‘The Science of Discworld IV’: Chapter 8, Part II / Chapter 9

In the eighth and ninth chapters of Judgment Day, it’s time to talk about flat-earthers! Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Science of Discworld IV.

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Mark Reads ‘The Science of Discworld IV’: Chapter 7 / Chapter 8, Part I

In the seventh and eighth chapters of Judgment Day, Miss Marjorie adapts, and we all get to discuss flat earthers. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Science of Discworld IV. 

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Mark Reads ‘The Science of Discworld IV’: Chapter 6

In the sixth chapter of Judgment Day, I get to discuss the intersection of magic, storytelling, and science. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Science of Discworld IV.

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Mark Reads ‘The Science of Discworld IV’: Chapter 4, Part II / Chapter 5

In the fourth and fifth chapters of Judgment Day, we talk of more world turtles (not tortoises!!!) and Miss Marjorie Daw wakes up. Intrigued? Then it’s time for Mark to read The Science of Discworld. 

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