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Ed Scriver writes satirical fantasy about gods, wizards and academia, and serious essays about science, freedom and ideas. Here is where to begin, whichever you’re in the mood for.

If you like satire

The Absurd Times: comic news and stories about President Schlump and the state of the world.

The Absurd Times · 6 October 2026 The Freedom Check

A $5,000 cheque for every voter. The money comes from selling the Moon.

The Absurd Times · 6 October 2026 Schlump and the Galactic Trade Debacle

What happens when you put tariffs on the whole galaxy.

The Absurd Times · 6 October 2026 Scientists Review Universe’s Stability After Loss of Chuck Norris

Experts urge calm after the loss of Chuck Norris.

If you like a serious argument

The Scriver Inquiry: clear, structured essays on the world as it is.

The Scriver Inquiry · 6 October 2026 Million-Man Mars Colony by 2050?

Why a million people on Mars by 2050 will not work, with the maths.

The Scriver Inquiry · 7 October 2026 Humans Drool, Robots Rule — Unless They Delete Your Database, Part One

Two parts on what AI coding tools can and cannot do.

The Scriver Inquiry · 5 October 2026 Is Color In The Object Or The Light?

Is colour in the object or in the light? A look at how we see it.

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