Houston author stunned by buzz over 'possibilian' theory

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Great, another "ism" to contend with. On the other side, nice to know that some people still listen to NPR.

Here in South Florida, it's the only "liberal" radio talk source left. 'Cept for Uncle Neil, of course, and he's on one of the FIVE sports radio networks.

http://neilrogers.com/

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/DN-eagleman_0616gd.ART0.State.Edition1.50ba880.html

12:00 AM CDT on Tuesday, June 16, 2009
By JOY TIPPING / The Dallas Morning News
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Houston author and neuroscientist David Eagleman not only wrote his first book of fiction this year, he may have accidentally started his own spiritual movement.

When on National Public Radio recently talking about Sum: Forty Views of the Afterlives , he mentioned that he considers himself a "possibilian." "Suddenly there were possibilian pages showing up on Facebook," he says, sounding bemused but flattered. "It's catching fire."

Sum , a collection of short stories exploring the nature of God and possibilities for life after death, was a critical hit and is being translated into 16 languages.

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How're atheists or agnostics different from possibilians?

They usually bring God, or lack of God, into it. But I think it's so important that we celebrate our ignorance on this – any real scientist will tell you by what an enormous margin the mystery outstrips what we actually know. There are as many possibilities, literally, as we can imagine. Possibilians (and Sum) go beyond God to other concepts of who or what might be running things. Or not. ... It's about shining a flashlight around all that unexplored space.

-Cindy in Fort Lauderdale

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1. Wonder if that will be as successful as the "brights" thing a couple years ago, n/t

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2. If he's the guy I heard, he's a riot. I laughed out loud

when I heard the interview, and I was digging post holes at the time.

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3. Uncle Neil is gone, no longer any liberal talk radio in South Florida

Sad state of affairs, seeing as it's the Bluest part of the state. Lots of sports talk, though!

NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 22, 2009

NEIL ROGERS TAKES EARLY RETIREMENT FROM SPORTS RADIO 560 WQAM-AM

MIAMI, Florida, June 22, 2009 – Sports Radio 560 WQAM-AM and Neil Rogers, Inc. have announced that veteran talk show host Neil Rogers is giving up his day to day show on WQAM but will consult with the station as part of a new agreement.

According to Joe Bell, VP and Market Manager for Beasley’s Miami Radio cluster, a sports talk show will launch immediately from 10AM-2PM.

Rogers’ agent and attorney, Norm Kent, said, "he has no intention of seeking other on-air work at this time, and has directed me not to seek any such employment, though under our agreement with WQAM, this is not prohibited.”

First hired in 1997, Neil Rogers was the only general talk host on WQAM which is otherwise dedicated to sports. His popular top-rated show aired from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. EST weekdays.

Mr. Bell added, “Rogers was a ratings leader in Miami for years and we’re happy that we could reach a new accord that works well for both parties.”

About Beasley Broadcast Miami

In the Miami market, Beasley’s three radio stations include Power 96 WPOW-FM, 99.9 KISS Country WKIS-FM, and Sports Radio 560 WQAM-AM, all of which broadcast with HD Radio™ technology available to those with access to an HD Radio receiver. Power 96 WPOW-FM and 99.9 KISS Country WKIS-FM multicast sister stations, 96 Dash 2 Pirate Radio and Outlaw Country formatted Gretchen 99.9 respectively, that can be accessed by tuning an HD Radio receiver to HD2 at their respective dial positions. For more information, please visit www.bbgi.com.

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4. I proclaim the Noism, the thought that nothing exists after you die, deal with your reality in the

NOW!