Guest Thinkers — September 1, 2010

Mystery Volcano Photo #10

Exhausted from a great GSA, its time for Mystery Volcano Photo #10.

Just got back from GSA 2009 and Portland … so, to tide everyone over until I get my act back together, enjoy Mystery Volcano #10. Coming soon: the answers to the questions posed to Dr. Jon Castro.

The current standings:

volcanista – 1

Elizabeth – 1

Ralph – 1

gijs – 1

Anne – 1

Cam – 1

gg – 1

The Bobs – 1

Boris Behncke – 1

Good luck!

a computer generated image of a human brain.

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The great free will debate featuring Michio Kaku and Steven Pinker

Who — or what — really controls your mind?

Building destroyed by the Halifax Explosion. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.

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The largest accidental explosion of all time

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a collage of photos of a man with a hat and a book.

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a group of five matches on a pink background.

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7 min

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Laurie Santos

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