As we’re learning, declining educational standards leads to ignorance, ignorance leads to Trumpism, and Trumpism leads us to the brink of authoritarianism.
Author: craigshields
Decarbonizing Our Energy and Transportation Sectors Is Proving to be a Devilishly Difficult Process
Phasing out fossil fuels in favor of clean energy is one hell of a slow process.
The Specter of Communism
The Republicans are betting the ranch that American voters can be convinced that the Democrats want government ownership of the means of production. Granted, we live among a significant number of morons, but this sounds like a big ask.
Should Humanity Become Multiplanetary?
Let’s examine a few facts here. The thin atmosphere of Mars contains almost no oxygen. Its average temperature is -80F. It contains no water, and it doesn’t support agriculture. Colonizing Mars would be virtually impossible, not to mention pointless. By …
Examining the Huge Correlation Between Religion and Violence, Ignorance, and Misery
Bertrand Russell reminded us that the primary driver of religion is fear and encouraged us to look at life fairly and honestly. He urged us to try to resolve our mysteries with understanding rather than superstition.
Empathy
As shown here, we live in a society that glorifies the very worst traits of the human animal and seems to be on a rocket ride to its own destruction.
Cashing in on Ignorance
Ignorance has terrific value to the billionaire class. If you’re filthy rich, you really don’t want a nation full of people learning that pure market capitalism is, by its very nature, exploitative, or that the consumption of fossil fuels is …
We Have Plenty of Problems that Actually DO Exist
The Trump administration and congressional Republicans are exceptionally good at focusing the MAGA base on problems that don’t exist. What bathrooms should trans people use? Well, before we work ourselves into a frenzy, let’s ask ourselves if this is an …
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How Did This Happen?
The simple answer to the question here is that we’ve become a nation many of whose people think, “I got mine. Go die.” Now, how did this happen? That’s more complicated, but I suggest that, as I’ve believed since I …
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Shaking Our Heads
Trump is elated that Republicans swept the Arizona Republican primaries. That’s the level of intelligence we’re dealing with.
