Richard Feynman

Dick Feynman was considered by many to be one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists of his time, with contributions including, but not exhausted by, the theory of weak interactions, the diagrams that bear his name, nanotechnology, quantum computing, and quantum electrodynamics, for which he won the Nobel Prize in 1965. He was also an accomplished artist and musician. His numerous books include the three volume set, "The Feynman Lectures on Physics" which have educated generations of physicists and was considered by Feynman himself to be one of his greatest achievements. Dick was no ordinary Genius.

Official Richard Feynman Website

Doug Hare

The Rev. Dr. Douglas R. A. Hare is undoubtedly one of the finest theological scholars of our modern time. Not only fluent in Biblical Greek and Hebrew, he has studied at universities and seminaries from Pennsylvania, USA to Heidelberg, Germany. Doug has written many books and countless articles, including "Matthew" for the Biblical Commentary Series, "Mark: A Theological Treatise", and is the Professor Emeritus of New Testament Theology at Pittsburgh Presbyterian Seminary. A brilliant author, a peaceful soul, and a truly staggering intellect.

Doug Hare's "Matthew"

John Skoyles

A modern day Nietzsche, John Skoyles was, as a child very nearly one more victim of a indoctrinated society of "Same thinkers." Like Dr. Davis, himself a severe Dyslexic, Dr. Skoyles was nearly "wastebasketed" into the "teacher knows best" mentality that has failed so many aspiring Hawkings, Einstiens and Sagans. John says he maintains his "five-year-old innocent filled with curiosity" life as he writes about subjects most of us can only begin to comprehend. What's more, he does so in a non-assuming voice that is both disarming and captivating.  His book with Dorion Sagan "Up From Dragons" is required reading for anyone serious about understanding how the human intelligence evolved.

Dr. Skoyles' Bio

Achayra S

Acharya S is an archaeologist, historian, mythologist and linguist educated in Classics and Greek Civilization. She is a member of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, Greece. She speaks, reads and writes English, Greek, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, as well as the Biblical languages Koine Greek and Hebrew. Known for her expertise in comparative mythology and religion, Acharya has appeared on numerous radio programs and is the author of the controversial and bestselling "The Christ Conspiracy: The Greatest Story Ever Sold" and "Suns of God: Krishna, Buddha and Christ Unveiled" (to which I wrote the foreword).

Truth Be Known Website

Lynn Margulis

Responsible for the symbiotic theory of cell evolution, which she introduced in the books "The Origin of Eukaryotic Cells" and "Symbiosis in Cell Evolution", and the Gaia hypothesis, which posits the earth as being a "super organismic system". Both the Gaia and the symbiotic theories are detailed in her recent work "Symbiotic Planet: A New Look at Evolution." She has written more than 20 books on biology and related disciplines. A brilliant scientist and a gifted author.

Her page at Science writers

Stephen J. Gould

Stephen Jay Gould was among the best known and widely read scientists of the late 20th century. A paleontologist and educator at Harvard University, Gould made his largest contributions to science as the leading spokes-person for evolutionary theory. His monthly columns in Natural History magazine and his popular works on evolution have earned him numerous awards and one of the largest readerships in the popular-science genre — penning altogether over twenty successful books throughout his career.  There are far too few Stephen Goulds in our world.

Gould's Presidential Lectures

Elaine Morgan

Originally known as a television scriptwriter, playwright, and social critic, she electrified the science world in the 70's with her controversial works "The Descent of Woman", and "The Aquatic Ape". She has further elaborated the Aquatic Ape Theory in the recent works "The Scars of Evolution: What Our Bodies Tell Us about Human Origins", and "The Descent of the Child". I especially enjoy Elaine's ability to state her case clearly and concisely and her willingness to listen to all sides.

A Synopsis of the AAT

Carl Sagan

Carl Sagan was known and loved by many as the creator and narrator of the Cosmos series, as well as the author of numerous works including "Broca's Brain", "The Dragons of Eden", and the novel "Contact". A frequent advisor to presidents and NASA, he helped to shape national science policy, and also designed the interstellar message plaques for the Voyager program. He has the odd distinction of perhaps being best known for a phrase he never spoke, "billions and billions", and it is estimated that his combined works reached over a billion people.  In my opinion, one of the greatest human beings to have ever lived.

Official Carl Sagan Website

Dorion Sagan

Scientist, philosopher, Magician and spectacularly gifted author, Dorion Sagan has written and co-authored numerous works on a wide range of subjects, including microbiology, neuroscience, psychoneuroimmunology, the phenomenology of conciousness, complexity theory, the philosophy of science, and sex. His books include "Up From Dragons: The Evolution of Human Intelligence" and "Microcosmos: Four Billion Years of Evolution from Our Microbial Ancestors". (Dorion found the time to help me edit my most popular book HERETICS and even wrote the forward. A great friend.

His page at Science writers

James Randi

Freethinker and magician James Randi is perhaps the best known skeptic in the world. His exhortation to "prove it" is an anathema to all psychics, mediums, faith healers, and any others who claim to have developed paranormal abilities. He is a founding member of CISCOP, the Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal, and a recipient of the MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Grant.  His ability to devastate his opponents with clear thinking and logic is something everyone should witness.

James Randi's Website

Martin Rees

Astronomer Royal Martin Rees has authored or co-authored nearly 500 publications, including articles, papers, and books, mostly on cosmology, astronomy, and astrophysics. His books include "New Perspectives in Astrophysical Cosmology", "Gravity's Fatal Attraction: Black Holes in the Universe", and the forthcoming "Gravitational Astrophysics and Cosmology". Martin is always writing and his books make the most complex ideas in space science attainable to the general reader.

Martin Rees' Webpage

E. O. Wilson

Entomologist E. O. Wilson has been a major figure in Biology for over 40 years. Known for coining the term and founding the study of biodiversity, his books include "The Ants" and "The Diversity of Life". He has won two Pulitzer Prizes. Edward Wilson is one of those rare authors whose books can be read and re-read endlessly.

Edward Wilson's Biography

Michio Kaku

Physicist Michio Kaku holds the Henry Semat Professorship in Theoretical Physics at the City University of New York (CUNY), where he has taught for over 25 years. An internationally known best selling author, Dr. Kaku is the co-founder of String Theory, and his Ph.D. level textbooks are required reading at many of the top physics laboratories. Every week, Dr. Kaku hosts an hour long program, "Explorations in Science", which covers topics in science, technology, war, and politics. It would come as no surprise if Michio Kaku is remembered as his generations "Einstein."

Dr. Michio Kaku's Web Site

James Lovelock

Dr. James Lovelock independent scientist, environmentalist, author and researcher. James Lovelock is still today one of the main authors in the environmental field. He is the author of " The Gaia Theory ", and " The Ages of Gaia ", which consider the planet Earth as a self-regulated living being, as well as, more recently his "Homage to GAIA", an autobiography published in September 2000. James Lovelock's ability to explain enormously complex ideas in a down-to-earth manner will reveal to the reader the very fragile home we call Earth.

Dr. Lovelock's Web Site

Michael Shermer

Dr. Michael Shermer is the Founding Publisher of Skeptic magazine, the Director of the Skeptics Society, a monthly columnist for Scientific American, the host of the Skeptics Lecture Series at Caltech, and the co-host and producer of the 13-hour Fox Family television series, Exploring the Unknown. Michael is a prolific writer and is author of In Darwin's Shadow, a book about the life and science of the co-discoverer of natural selection, Alfred Russel Wallace. He is the author of The Borderlands of Science, which points out the seemingly expanding land between science and pseudoscience, and the important Denying History an excellent book on Holocaust denial and other forms of historical distortion. A great writer possessing an energetic wit, his books are fun and motivating

The Skeptic's Society 

Paul D. Booker, Sr.

Paul Booker was instrumental in pioneering the internet in Northern New England. His company MINT, which stands for Maine Internet Works, started as a grass-roots business to bring innovative technology to Maine, and blossomed into a multi-million dollar entity in less than a decade. The driving force behind MINT, as well as several other ventures, Paul has been instrumental in bringing Northern New England to the forefront of business in areas as diverse as Web Commerce to Banking. Paul's company MINT was crucial in connecting Maine with Europe and Canada, and he is considered one of the Maine's most forward thinkers in business. Paul enjoys time spent with family, and woodworking.