It's sapiens to be homo...

[jaelmara]

From Wikipedia on Anthony Burgess' The Wanting Seed
Pelphase, Interphase, Gusphase...

Often repeated in the novel is the concept that history is cyclical. As Tristram explains in the first few chapters to his slumbering history class, there are three phases: Pelphase, Interphase, and Gusphase.Pelphase is named after Pelagianism, the theology of

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[gumimeg]

when do the chromosomes separate? sorry.

i like to think that history is the shape of a helix - it's linear and cyclical depending on which perspective you take.

WOW

[jaelmara]

This may be the most profound and concise way of portraying history this century.

I want a full blog on this one. Take some mommy time. ;)

durh...

[jaelmara]

It took me two days to figure out the chromosome question...

[fourchinnigan]

It's been about 12 years since I read that book. It has some great stuff in it especially in regards to population control. Unfortunately, much of the book is a blur now. I remember enjoying it, but Clockwork Orange left a stronger impression on me.

wanting seed

[jaelmara]

i remember this being one that I read after your or Aaron's prompting. remember that sociology project we did, after you had gone in drag to Christmas cotillion. And that dude shouts out to me in the middle, "Is you gay?" Didn't even question you... hmm.