Apparently I’m a mad scientist. “Peasants (with pitchforks)” refers to rebellion — peasants storming the capital, armed with pitchforks. The alphabet, with lovely illustrations, is on a set of blocks available for purchase.
Via a post by Suzanne Lazear at Steamed!: Writing Steampunk Fiction.
Seth, in speaking with friends, I’ve affectionately referred to you as a “mad scientist,” as someone who will fearlessly pursue any idea that might have some value, no matter how far out from the mainstream. It’s a brilliant madness that leads to great things. I don’t always know whether you are right or wrong about something, but if you suggest something is good for people, I take it very seriously and am usually willing to give it a shot… You have an excellent track record, which is more than I can say for whole institutions that are supposed to help people…
Thanks, Tim. If I ever write my memoirs, that would be a good title: Mad Scientist.
You could probably write a good book just about hypothesis generation. How many people notice a difference in their balance when they tie their shoes and then take it from there…?