A Case of Conscience by James Blish:
Science Fiction Inventions and Ideas

This is a wonderful book; first published in 1959 and a winner of science fiction's Hugo award. It is both a fast-paced adventure story and a very thoughtful look at human values and ethics. Religious values are also explored, by looking at the creatures of the planet Lithia who appear to be moral creatures, though lacking belief in god. It is this very question that underlies our country's separation between church and state's; if you do not believe that it is possible to be moral without religion, how can you separate the state from religion? Select an invention:

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AirRobot Micro-UAV 'Fairies' In Shakespeare Play
re: Various
(11/19/2009)

Paralysis Ray Uses Photocontrolled Molecular Switch
re: Arthur K. Barnes
(11/19/2009)

Brine Wells May Swallow Towns
re: Sigizmund Krzhizhanowsky
(11/18/2009)

Will In-Vitro Meat Change Our Lives?
re: H. Beam Piper
(11/18/2009)

Walky iPhone Finger Gesture Robot Controller
re: Douglas Adams
(11/17/2009)

OnStar Stolen Vehicle Slowdown Foils Carjacker
re: Keith Laumer
(11/17/2009)

Robot Martial Arts Videos
re: Roger Zelazny
(11/16/2009)

Interactive TV Patent From Sony
re: Ray Bradbury
(11/15/2009)

Smart Contact Lens With Power Harvesting Circuits
re: Niven And Barnes
(11/15/2009)

'Significant Amount' Of Lunar Water Found
re: Robert Heinlein
(11/14/2009)

FOXP2 Tweak Yields Planet Of The Apes?
re: Various
(11/14/2009)

Lev, Theremin-Playing Robot
re: Arthur C. Clarke
(11/13/2009)

XT-1 Micro Mouse With Blazing Speed
re: Maurice A. Hugi
(11/13/2009)

Escape Pods, Refuge Of ISS Astronauts From Space Junk
re: George Lucas
(11/12/2009)

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