On this day, many a sun ago, science-fiction author Philip Jose Farmer was born. In celebration of his memory, I present to you this video about science fiction and logic.
(January 26, 1918-February 25, 2009)
Let’s look at these two statements:
1. PJF is PJF. (Grammatically)
p=p (Logically)
Necessarily true.
Trivial
2. PJF is the author of Riders of the Purple Wage. (Grammatically)
Ǝx [Axr & ∀y(Ayr →y=x) & x=p] (Logically)
Contingently true.
Informative.
Check out these science fiction books:
Riders of the Purple Wage by Philip Jose Farmer
Dangerous Visions Edited by Harlan Ellison
The Philip José Farmer Centennial Collection by Philip Jose Farmer
Learn more about Philip Jose Farmer @ PJFarmer.com.
