Arthur C. Clarke dies

I had a moment of sheer anachronistic panic today when I told somebody who is older than me that science fiction visionary Arthur C. Clarke had passed away, and he had to think really deep to remember who I was talking about. This evolved into a conversation about Stanley Kubrick, followed by an awkward moment where I admitted to owning -- and enjoying -- "Eyes Wide Shut." To my boss.

Anyway, in memory of Arthur C. Clarke, I dedicate today to understanding the brilliantly mysterious unknown. I'll still be newspapering, but I'll be thinking about space while I do it.