Unlimited growth on a planet of finite size means ecological catastrophe in the near future, certainly by the end of this century. Here’s a video that lays this out, all too clearly. As I replied to the host of a …
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As suggested here, a large and receptive audience of ignorant and hateful people is an absolute requirement for the success of people like Alex Jones and Donald Trump. That’s an insoluble problem in America, when you think about it. Jones …
Philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti was a figure to whom few of us growing up in the late 20th Century had any real exposure. Sadly, his impact on our culture has only diminished since. He was a more serious thinker than musician …
The more ignorant the man, the more obedient he is, and the more absolutely he places confidence in those who lead him. This explains a lot, certainly how tens of millions of Americans believe that the entire scientific community and …
The defamation settlement of just short of $1 billion that the jury ordered Alex Jones to pay his victims may just another titillating piece of news, but it’s also possible that it represents a turning point in American justice. If …
Alex Jones Goes Down Hard: The Beginning of a New Era? Read More »
Do you ever cut up avocados for use in a salad? Tired of using a knife that takes perhaps 15 seconds? Want a specialized device that takes at least as long, then needs to be washed and stored? If so, …
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“It was among the strongest feelings of grief I have ever encountered. The contrast between the vicious coldness of space and the warm nurturing of Earth below filled me with overwhelming sadness. Every day, we are confronted with the knowledge …
William Shatner Speaks About His Blue Origin Trip to Space Read More »
People who don’t vote in their best interests come in two varieties. Ironically, they’re polar opposites: Altruists. Many people with no kids in school vote for school bond issues because education is important to society. The same can be said …
A reader sent me meme here, and I see where he’s coming from. Until recently, there was nothing fashionable about being stupid. Now, that’s changed. The saddest part of all this kicks in when we consider the challenges we face …
If you happen to be looking for a glimpse into the goodness and even “humanity” of the animal kingdom, I have a pleasant surprise for you right here.
