I like to think of things like this as a kind of auto-immune response for outdated beliefs. Try to introduce a new treatment (like scientific rationality) into society, and the older versions of (religious/folk logic) will flare up like a mosquito bite. Just gotta keep applying that topical cream of justice and the…

Might I suggest a 5th theory? The helmet. The thing is gigantic with a clunky red X across the visor...I read one reviewer mention that "the helmet wears him [Karl Urban]". The trailer for the movie looked awesome to me until that monstrosity showed up. I went and saw it anyway and loved it! Though I might be in…

The timing of this is amazing. Just yesterday I finished the final draft my first Sci-Fi novel (one of the most cathartic moments of my life...having actually seen it through). The contest is, of course, no guarantee to success, but a startling example of kitchen synchronicity! Thanks Charlie!