While the names of the authors in Collier's are well known today, there's one important name that's easily missed: Chesley Bonestell.
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Cardboard Dreams
In 1966, the world was an uncertain place. A thin veneer of fancy clothes and rock and roll covered a deep, roiling pot, ready to boil over. Racial tension divided us, the specter of nuclear armageddon scared us, the harsh realities of war in foreign jungles drove men to anger. There were signs and protests … Continue reading Cardboard Dreams
Do We Need to Evolve?
Rest assured, there are other worlds like ours. Thousands, even hundreds of thousands...millions, even? In our galaxy alone. Some may not be exactly like Earth; more nitrogen, less oxygen or water, more argon. They might be a little larger, a little warmer or cooler. But really, that's hardly an issue. So you'll be a little … Continue reading Do We Need to Evolve?
Are We Alone? The Question of Aliens
Is there intelligent life elsewhere in the universe? It's a question that has captured countless imaginations throughout history, and certainly one that bears asking. For the scientifically minded, it's hardly a question; today, all scientific theory holds the existence of intelligent life elsewhere as an inevitability. Indeed, from the philosophical perspective, an entire universe with … Continue reading Are We Alone? The Question of Aliens
Michael T. Kuester 