“man in the scientific press capable of criticizing it” [VALL]    Every month, we feature an episode called "Masters Class" that looks at an exemplary piece of Sherlockian scholarship that stands out for its workmanship.   This time, we look at Isaac Asimov's essay "The Dynamics of an Asteroid," published in Baker Street and Beyond. He looks at the prevailing scientific knowledge of the time and ponders just what Moriarty was suggesting in his treatise. It's just a Trifle.   If you have a suggestion for a Trifles episode, let us know. If you use your idea on the air, we'll send you some Sherlockian goodies.   Links / Notes

• This episode: ihose.co/trifles290
• Baker Street and Beyond by Michael Harrison
• Other episodes mentioned: 
  • Episode 219 - Moriarty's Mathematics
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