Peter MansfieldinILLUMINATION’S MIRRORThe History of Life: TAXONOMYEverything has its place on the Tree of Life. Welcome to Part 28 of the History of Earth.·3 min read·21 hours ago----
Peter MansfieldThe day the liberals wonAround 48 to 50AD, at the Council of Jerusalem, there was a battle between conservative and liberal theologians. And the liberals won.·5 min read·1 day ago----
Peter MansfieldThe History of the Earth: EVOLUTIONHow did one living thing become every living thing? Welcome to Part 26 of the History of the Earth.·3 min read·3 days ago----
Peter MansfieldThe History of Earth: DNAIt’s a molecule that can replicate. It is the basis of all life on Earth. And it means that we are distant cousins with bananas. Welcome to…·3 min read·3 days ago----
Peter MansfieldinILLUMINATION’S MIRRORThe History of Earth: OXYGENHow did our atmosphere become rich in oxygen? The journey starts here. Welcome to Part 23 of the History of Earth.·3 min read·4 days ago----
Peter MansfieldinILLUMINATION’S MIRRORThe History of Earth: GLACIATIONThe increase in atmospheric oxygen 2.4 billion years ago had unfortunate consequences, very unfortunate consequences. Welcome to Part 24 of…·3 min read·4 days ago----
Peter MansfieldinILLUMINATION’S MIRRORThe History of Earth: VIRUSViruses are all around us, yet we don’t know the answer to the most basic question about them. Welcome to Part 22 of the History of Earth.·3 min read·6 days ago----
Peter MansfieldinILLUMINATION’S MIRRORThe History of Earth: ALIVEWhere is the line that differentiates the living from the non-living? It is not as obvious as you may think. Welcome to Part 21 of the…·3 min read·Apr 22, 2024----
Peter MansfieldThe History of Earth: CYANOBACTERIALet me introduce you to the most important innovation that ever happened on our planet. Welcome to Part 20 of the History of Earth.·3 min read·Apr 21, 2024----
Peter MansfieldThe Matrix and the Reality of InsuranceThe film is 25 years old. So I think it is probably time to reveal the truth behind The Matrix.·4 min read·Apr 20, 2024----