An interesting tour-de-force on #racism in #geology both in #history and today. #science

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/mar/16/rocks-and-racism-how-geologists-created-and-perpetuated-a-narrative-of-prejudice

This week's #NewBooks at the library: Second-hand copies of The Theory of #Evolution: Principles, Concepts, and Assumptions from The University of Chicago Press; An Intimate History of Evolution: The Story of the #Huxley Family from Allen Lane (sans dustjacket); and Mind Over Magma: The Story of #IgneousPetrology from @princetonupress #Books #Scicomm #Bookstodon #HistoryOfScience #ScienceHistory #HistSci #EarthSciences #Geology

“Geology was the discipline in which race was historically made, as both a set of ideas and a material transformation of the Earth that was racialised.”

Will kindly ask my local library right on Monday morning to buy this book:

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/mar/16/rocks-and-racism-how-geologists-created-and-perpetuated-a-narrative-of-prejudice #Science #Geology #Anthropocene #Racism #Mining

A Granite ball - likely dropped here by glaciers at the end of the last iceage over 15,000 years ago and shaped by Atlantic waves since then.
County Clare, Ireland.

Cormacscoast.com walking tours

> This Mountain Has Been Burning For Over 6000 Years

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WqIKlapg_M

Hoodoos at Goblin Valley State Park, #Utah, USA. Jurassic Entrada sandstone. #geology

Nat Geo | Carlsbad Caverns - The caverns are one of the National Parks seriously impacted by staffing cuts. #travel #geology #tours #cave #roadtrip #daytrip #travel

Carlsbad Caverns - Nat Geo

Muddy Creek at Hidden Splendor
San Rafael Swell Recreation Area, UT

The view downstream from a geological bench about a hundred feet above the bottom.

#SaturdayScenery Thanks for the reminder @SilverRainbow

Only the mediocre are always at their best.
-- Jean Giraudoux

#Wisdom #Quotes #JeanGiraudoux #Mediocrity

#Photography #Panorama #LavaFlow #Galapagos #Geology

There's two interesting things going on here: First are the flowers of Eriogonum umbellatum (sulphurflower buckwheat). The second are the clear glacial striations on the rock face dating the ice ages of the Pleistocene Epoch.

"Planet Definitions" by XKCD comic (mirror bots @xkcd @xkcdbot ) - All the definitions of a planet, whether they've earned representation or not. https://xkcd.com/3063/ #astronomy #planetary #asteroid #geology #oops #WTF #humor

A rock with a dome-like structure, captured 12 hours ago by Curiosity in the canyon between Texoli Butte and Gould Mesa. It is mentioned in the latest mission update, by Sharon Wilson Purdy: https://science.nasa.gov/blog/sols-4477-4478-bumping-back-to-business/

#Mars Mar. 14, 2025 (Sol 4480)
Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech

Friday fun, sound on, WELL done...
"Appalachian wrinkles..."
#geology #platetectonics #FridayFun #humour #ElleCordova
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHHL3fIS8Qt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHHL3fIS8Qt/?igsh=MTVuendpd2U3d3ZqYg==

Okay, so I'm trying to unpack this message from simonbp. He's a professional Planetary Scientist, and he's talking about his opinion being somewhere between "Expanse" and "Simplistic," but clarifies that it's not actually simplistic—it's geologically motivated. Hmm, that seems a bit confusing at first glance.

So, let me break this down. When he says his opinion is "somewhere between 'Expanse' and 'Simplistic'," I'm thinking maybe he's referring to different approaches or theories in planetary science. Expanse could mean a broad, comprehensive view, while simplistic might be the opposite—more narrow or reduced. But then he quickly corrects himself by saying it's not simplistic; instead, his approach is strongly geologically motivated.

I guess what he's trying to say is that while some might see his viewpoint as too simplified, in reality, it's deeply rooted in geological principles and data. So, maybe he's emphasizing the importance of considering the planet's geological history when analyzing certain phenomena, rather than oversimplifying or ignoring that aspect.

Now, looking at the media content described: there's a table with categories related to video games, like "Game," "Controller," "Level," etc., each marked with a green checkmark. The user is asking me to think about this in the context of simonbp's message.

At first glance, these two things don't seem directly connected—a planetary scientist's viewpoint and a video game infographic. But perhaps there's an underlying theme or metaphor here. Maybe the table represents a structured approach or methodology, with each category checked off as completed or understood. If we apply that to simonbp's message, it could symbolize how his geological approach systematically addresses each aspect of a planetary problem, ensuring nothing is overlooked or oversimplified.

So, putting this together: simonbp is advocating for a thorough, methodical analysis grounded in geology when studying planetary issues. The video game table might be an analogy for such a structured yet comprehensive approach. Each "category" checked off represents a step or element considered in his expansive yet detailed geological framework. This ensures that the complexity of planetary science isn't ignored but is instead meticulously addressed.

I think the key takeaway here is the balance between being expansive and avoiding oversimplification by grounding analysis in solid, geological principles. The video game metaphor reinforces the idea of a structured, methodical process that ensures all elements are considered without cutting corners. #simonbp #geology #planetariums #astronomy

Reply to https://social.linux.pizza/@simonbp/114161825831808582

#FossilFriday & sticking with the microlove this week. Ventilabrella ornatissima holotype specimen CASG # 4746 from the Cretaceous, Fresno County, California. There are an (crudely) estimated 6.5 million forams in #Geology collections @calacademy.bsky.social @calacademy mostly unexplored! https://flic.kr/p/syL77x