Never heard of Bem or his experiments -- or their effects. That's something I'm going to have to look into more.
I've been familiar with the Sokal Hoax for years, so that one's no real surprise.
And oh god, I haven't heard the term "polywater" since I was in high school. I remember that Edmund Scientific used to sell something that was supposed to "catalyze" water into polywater, but I never actually bought any. I also remember the beginning of its debunking, when people were pointing out that it was just water with certain "impurities", but I don't remember the details.
I've been familiar with the Sokal Hoax for years, so that one's no real surprise.
And oh god, I haven't heard the term "polywater" since I was in high school. I remember that Edmund Scientific used to sell something that was supposed to "catalyze" water into polywater, but I never actually bought any. I also remember the beginning of its debunking, when people were pointing out that it was just water with certain "impurities", but I don't remember the details.
-- Bob
I have been Roland, Beowulf, Achilles, Gilgamesh, Clark Kent, Mary Sue, DJ Croft, Skysaber. I have been
called a hundred names and will be called a thousand more before the sun grows dim and cold....
I have been Roland, Beowulf, Achilles, Gilgamesh, Clark Kent, Mary Sue, DJ Croft, Skysaber. I have been
called a hundred names and will be called a thousand more before the sun grows dim and cold....