About Flying Turtle

What We Think
Where We're Going
Who We Are

Welcome to the Flying Turtle Web Site.
This web site is completely the work, vision, and responsibility of the The Flying Turtle Company.
Here we explore the beauty and wonder of the universe, the world, life, and...well...everything. We are focussed on learning and growth. We strive to think logically and creatively.
We unabashedly emphasize fun, indulge ourselves in silliness, and use the word unabashed. And we are unabashadly (we love that word) dedicated to celebrating and encouraging the beauty and strength of the human spirit.
(Also we emphasize *niceness.    You wanna make something of it?)

     In these early days our main themes will be science, technology, and the environment. Our method will be to present a growing book on the flows and changes of matter, energy, and "all things" in nature and in the machines and systems of humans.
This is our humble beginning. But soon...well...read the grandiose and not-so-humble Where We Are Going section below this section.

     The articles in the Flying Turtle site use humor and unusual perspectives to create interest in science and technology, and to encourage a love of learning. While the emphasis is on clear thinking and logical thought, we unabashedly (I know it's getting old) present ideas and concepts from unique and unorthodox perspectives to encourage creative thinking and, of course, to make it fun and interesting.

     We try to avoid jargon, at least until the concepts have been made clearer. This adds to the sense of "unorthodoxy" (is there such a word?) of our site, but enhances understanding and the sense of wonder that is often confused and lost by hifalutin words and the sameness of repetitive jargon. Many of the words that people use and hear over and over are actually pretty meaningless to, or poorly understood by, most lay persons; even though the words are painfully common. Hearing them over and over sort of makes the brain go somewhere else.

     Being accurate and correct is very important to us. If we fail in this please let us know (nicely). We'll fix it. We will be embarrassed, but still mostly grateful.

     Do you have a comment, or a *nice constructive suggestion. E-mail us. We will give it a lot of thought. If the comments aren't nice, we'll still read them, but then we'll get all upset and probably send them to the trash bin, because we are very sensitive. If the comments are nice, but we don't agree with them, we'll probably get all defensive and tell ourselves that you don't understand what we're trying to do. Or perhaps console ourselves that we were too subtle for you. But whether we like it or not, we'll probably learn something from those. So go ahead and send them in.

Or visit the fascinating site of Dr. Galapagos and e-mail him a question at drgalapagos@flyingturtle.org. Sometimes he has an answer.

There is also the amazing wisdom of Turtle Boy. He's sensible! Both he and Dr. Galapagos (and our web site) are almost famous.


*As the great and famous secret agent of Control, Maxwell Smart, once said, "If only he had used his genius for niceness instead of evil."

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    Talk is cheap so we can afford to do a lot of it. But if you want to skip all the long winded bragging below, here is the summary — A really interesting positive growing site and you can buy stuff (educational and entertaining) too.

    Our plans are big and grandiose. Our budget is small and meek (for now).
    We envision a site, or network of sites, with a variety of themes and presentations. It will always be growing and changing - sort of like a book that is better everytime you open it. There must always be the common measure that whatever we present or sell will be a positive reflection of the human spirit. Which doesn't mean everything has to be serious and educational. Many of our products and presentations will be simply fun and entertaining, but never negative, mean spirited, or cynical. We hate cynicism.

    To start with we're emphasizing science and technology. But eventually we will be exploring many other areas — including history, health, art, and literature (even poetry). We want to encourage the study of excellence. Sites and products that offer ideas and products for group and family activities are also in the plans.

    We're experimenting with ways to support this site. Obviously our growth will depend on success in that area.
    Keep checking on our progress.
In the meantime visit the Unabashed Business page for more information.

    In addition to this web site we like to visit schools and other learning groups with our educational and entertaining programs. Presently we are developing programs in air pollution, manufacturing (the Super Cool Down Hill Only Flying Turtle Rocket Car) and engineering. If you are interested in learning more contact us at The Flying Turtle.
These programs are just what you need if you are a company looking for a way to contribute to your community. Sponsoring a School/Industry program with our creative presentations is the answer.

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