Our Experiment in Open Discourse

I wonder if JBS Haldane could have spoken as many languages if he'd needed to speak to computers too.  I also wonder how many times we've re-invented the wheel.  But mostly I just wonder why so many aspects of this job are so dissatisfying to me.  This blog is the beginning of an experiment.  One in which we try to rectify or at least lay bare many of the frustrations we have with the current process of academic science.  In all likelihood the style and location of the Hill Country Journal Club will change.  So, if you don't like this blog format let us know.  The only thing we are sure of is that this doesn't work for anyone unless we all contribute.  It's intimidating to present something to your peers.  People you know already hold opinions about you as a person and you as a scholar.  People you know aren't going to like what you have to say.  This should be a place to overcome that anxiety.  This forum can be a powerful force for civil discourse.  Please use the comment section on each post to enter into the discussion.  If you'd like to post something send it to either Thomas or myself.  We'll publish it post hast and without edit.  Hopefully the Texas legislature doesn't put us all on the street, but if they do at least we'll have something to take with us.