PZ - as a cephalopod fanatic you may enjoy a fine SF novel by Stephen Baxter entitled "Manifold: Time" (first of a trilogy). It features genetically enhanced squid (already smart but a hand up can't hurt) piloting interstellar craft and evolving among the stars.
I guess now's as good an opportunity as any to show off my homemade shirt...
Cephalopods Rule
It's strange: ever since I read one of Sacks' books, everybody seems to be mentioning him.
PZ - as a cephalopod fanatic you may enjoy a fine SF novel by Stephen Baxter entitled "Manifold: Time" (first of a trilogy). It features genetically enhanced squid (already smart but a hand up can't hurt) piloting interstellar craft and evolving among the stars.
http://imomus.livejournal.com/2005/02/18/