Micah Joel

I had a sleep-deprivation induced moment of clarity this weekend, and the idea wouldn’t go away, so here it is: The Big Bang Theory, speaking of the TV series, not the cosmological model, is an elaborate creation myth. Let me explain. One would be forgiven for thinking the theme of the show was geeks vs. [...]

The Difference Engine starts off with a fantastic premise: what if Babbage’s ideas turned out to be more than mere ideas? The resulting history brings the information age a century early, complete with mechanical computers, punched cards, and a “clacker” culture. Information wants to be free. But it also brings oppressive elements. Government and/or corporate [...]