science

  • Fascism does not rise out of hatred or racism. It rises from a sense of righteousness that creates a tribal elitism; which, in turn, nurtures a dehumanizing hatred. Continue reading

  • The Evolving Religion of Science

    A new toaster arrives.It is quickly unboxed and set up on the counter.There is no need to read the instructions, it’s a toaster.And since it has been weeks since the old one died,it is time to make some toast. Experience… Continue reading

  • It seems, according to the media, that the concept of clearheaded science and management is only for those with authority. Everyone else is supposed to be afraid and reactively do as they are told. I know science will become a… Continue reading

  • Evolution is driven by the cycle of feast and famine. During the feast we explore and create, and when the famine comes we have to throw away all that has no value. This includes theories and beliefs; both scientific and… Continue reading

  • In terms of evolution and population dynamics, Covid-19 is a good disease. It predictably and consistently removes the old and weak. Something like Polio is bad, as it randomly hits the young and healthy. Continue reading

  • The Need to Let Go

    It is all over the TV and the internet: everything will be better if we can just make it one step further; one more technology, one more chemical,.. one more drug. I have been through this before. My grandparents lived… Continue reading