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Hi, I'm Sam, and this is my website, which is a work in progress. Thanks for stopping by!

Here, you'll ultimately be able to find my blog, photos, CV and various other bits and pieces to do with me, my friends, and my interests, speaking of which, I'm interested in: scholarly computing; the history and philosophy of science, mathematics, technology and politics; music; and how to make a better world.

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Environmentally friendly disposal of compact fluorescent light bulbs – a pragmatic approach

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (a.k.a. compact fluorescent lamps, or CFLs) are becoming de rigeur in the UK now, because incandescent bulbs are being phased out but solid-state lighting (which would otherwise be preferable) is still expensive. As a result, increasingly many people in this country find themselves in the position of having to dispose of compact fluorescent light bulbs when those bulbs stop working. Doing this in an environmentally-friendly way isn’t, however, entirely straightforward, because on the one hand the bulbs contain the toxic element mercury and should therefore not be thrown away with general waste, and on the other hand, recycling points which accept CFLs are still few and far between.

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The Secular Outpost: Adoration of science

"Science flies you to the moon. Religion flies you into buildings." - or not? Good analysis by Taner Edis.

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