Thanks for the follow up, Andrew. Based on your and Dennis Hauck's input, I will
check him out in more depth.

I'd be interested in what you would like to see at the conference this year
based on your attendance of the first two.

Care to share?

Duane



--- In alchemy_conference@yahoogroups.com, "archaeusdesignsystems"
<archaeusdesignsystems@...> wrote:
>
> First, Dr. Hayton's breadth and depth in the history of science sounds like
good material. Covering Islamic astrology, patent medicines and medieval
approaches to plagues and comets sounds like he grapples with many of the same
questions our community tries to answer. One class actually drew parallels
between modern and pre-Renaissance political persecution by looking at
alchemists.
>
> Second, Alchemy thrives on an exchange of ideas. Academics can find a
different audience. Mystics can find a historical perspective. Both can find
something new and stimulating from each other. or just roll their eyes :)
>
> I attended both and plan to attend all conventions.
>
> Andrew Minkin
>
> --- In alchemy_conference@yahoogroups.com, "alchemy_conference"
<alchemy_conference@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Can you tell me a little more about Darin Hayton and why you believe he
would make a good speaker?
> >
> > I'm also curious about you. Did you attend the 2007 or 2008 International
Alchemy Conferences? If so, I would appreciate your take on what they were like
and did you enjoy them?
> >
> > Duane
> >
> > --- In alchemy_conference@yahoogroups.com, "archaeusdesignsystems"
<archaeusdesignsystems@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I had invited Darin Hayton of Haverford College to participate last
> > > year since he has written on alchemy from an intersting political
> > > perspective.
> > >
> > > www.haverford.edu/hist/faculty/hayton/teaching/tindex.html
> > >
> > > I also sent feelers out into the Islamic scholars community through
> > > my former professor Dr. Carl Ernst. He had mentioned that getting
> > > buy-in from academic department for conferences in Vegas raises
> > > eyebrows. Hopefully with the venue change we'll get a warmer
> > > reception in academic circles.
> > >
> > > --- In alchemy_conference@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Hardacre"
> > > <paul_hardacre@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi Dennis and all Conference organisers,
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Some suggestions for possible speakers for the forthcoming 2009
> > > Alchemy
> > > > Conference:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > * Master Mantak Chia (Thailand)
> > > > * Rubaphilos Salfluere (New Zealand)
> > > > * Jeannie Radcliffe and/or Rik Daniken (Australia)
> > > > * Adam McLean (UK)
> > > > * Joost Ritman (Netherlands)
> > > > * Artofferus (Australia)
> > > > * Iona Miller (North America)
> > > > * Dr. Ross Mack (Australia)
> > > > * Stephen Skinner (Malaysia)
> > > > * Gabriel Quinn Maroney (North America)
> > > > * William J. Kiesel (North America)
> > > > * Paul Cowlan (UK)
> > > > * Colleen Larsen (New Zealand)
> > > > * Steve Kalec (North America)
> > > > * Russ House (North America)
> > > > * Alan Pritchard (UK)
> > > > * Mark Stavish (North America)
> > > > * Giuseppe (Joe) Bisazza (Australia)
> > > > * Marcus Katz (UK)
> > > > * Filiation Solazaref (France)
> > > > * Dan Coaten (UK)
> > > > * Rubellus Petrinus (Portugal)
> > > > * Hans Schimmer (Austria)
> > > > * John H. Reid III (North America)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > A long list, I know - but all listed above have significant
> > > experience and a
> > > > lot to offer.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Let me know if you lack contact details for any of these folks if,
> > > indeed,
> > > > you are interested to invite some as speakers.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Fraternally,
> > > >
> > > > Paul.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > www.salamanderandsons.com <http://www.salamanderandsons.com/>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > www.alchemyjournal.com <http://www.alchemyjournal.com/>
> > > >
> > >
> >
>