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Amoeba’s Lorica: The Money

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Amoeba

The scientist yammered at his computer screen, while his opposite number did the same. Back and forth they went on the video call, exchanging “great ideas”. And then, abruptly, the scientist brought both of them up short. “All this is … Continue reading →

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Screwtape The Third: Stupid and Contagious

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Amoeba

“Latest marketing ploy, Wormsap?” “Indeed, Master Screwtape. A fitting culmination to my long-te …” “… grrrrrrAhem!” “… er, ah, [gulp] y-y-your long term s-strategy for e-ensuring that the abhorred Flaming Icicle trophy, for the most contracts to hated H.E.L.L. properties … Continue reading →

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Amoeba’s Lorica: Of Feeling Good

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Amoeba

… for the passions of men are commonly more potent than their reason. – Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan, 1651 Your Friendly Neighborhood Amoeba once lamented that he was in his seventh decade on this third rock from Sol. He is now … Continue reading →

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