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Review of TRIANGULATION EXTINCTION --a collection of science fiction and fantasy short stories

In this new anthology, extinction-level events explore how life changes when extinction is nigh.

In precedent, SF author Jerry Pournelle posited in OATH OF FEALTY that there was a short term, behavior-oriented explanation that might cause the extinction of the human race: stupidity.

He said that any action of others that shortened their life before they could procreate could be rationalized in the phrase "think of it as evolution in action." Drive dumb, die young. Gamble your future, lose the right to decide your future thereafter. That's self-determinism.

But what if extinction wasn't your fault? Consider the case of a comet hitting the earth in LUCIFER'S HAMMER where the ultimate end-of-times-challenge results in cannibalism and the justification of mustard-gassing hordes of invaders.

Triangulation Extinction brings up a great point about what it means to be human: the morality of survival looks a lot different when extinction is at risk. ... See more

Facebook Live Funeral Services for Roberta Pournelle this Friday August 14 10:30am PST

FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT FRIDAY AUG 14 10:30am Friday
Honoring and celebrating the life and contributions of Roberta J. Pournelle with live presentation from Forest Lawn.

It's Estimated Roberta Pournelle Personally Taught 36,000 Kids to Read. Some of them might have been you.

Thank her for her 30 years of service with a non-profit gift to
Reading is Fundamental
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Update on Services and Condolences Celebrating Roberta Pournelle

https://www.jerrypournelle.com/sciencefiction/2020/08/04/roberta-pournelle-passes-at-age-85/

Please Help Support the memory of Roberta Pournelle with a donations to Reading is Fundamental

As we will not be able to meet for services, the family would greatly appreciate contributions in her name at https://www.rif.org/ ... See more

Reading Is Fundamental is committed to a literate America by inspiring a passion for reading among all children, providing quality content to make an impact and engage communities. As the nation’s largest children’s literacy non-profit and charity, Reading Is Fundamental maximizes every contribu... ... See more

UPDATE ON SERVICES FOR ROBERTA POURNELLE
Interment will be NEXT Friday August 14 at 10:30A PT, at Forest Lawn in a private ceremony.

Check back here for remote streaming and condolences:
https://www.jerrypournelle.com/sciencefiction/2020/08/04/roberta-pournelle-passes-at-age-85/ ... See more

Roberta Jane Pournelle, wife of author Jerry Pournelle passed in her sleep on Sunday August 2, 2020. Roberta was the matriarch of the Pournelle clan, making calm out of Chaos.…

Celebrating the Life of Roberta Pournelle

https://www.jerrypournelle.com/sciencefiction/2020/08/04/roberta-pournelle-passes-at-age-85/

Roberta Jane Pournelle, wife of author Jerry Pournelle passed in her sleep on Sunday August 2, 2020. Roberta was the matriarch of the Pournelle clan, making calm out of Chaos.…