The assertion in the meme here is true, but it raises an importation question: how well equipped is our species to deal with events that were unthinkable just 10 years ago? I’m referring to things like massive disinformation campaigns and …
Human Evolution Hasn’t Stopped, But It Soon May Take a Radical Course Correction Read More »
This sentiment is alive in the United States today, but it exists in theory only. Unless the U.S. makes a transition to align itself with the political philosophy of the rest of the developed world, which seems virtually impossible, it …
Despite the overwhelming support of the American for common sense gun laws, this entire subject is going nowhere.
There is no doubt that people who disconnect from the news cycle have happier and less stressful lives. And today’s bad news isn’t about car accidents and house fires; it’s about global pandemics, environmental collapse, and our trajectory towards world …
The majority of Americans have progressive values, and one is acknowledging and dealing with systemic racism. It’s so good to see that the owner of the Las Vegas Raiders is accepting Colin Kaepernick and actually complimenting him on his activism. …
Most Americans Have Progressive Values, But There’s a War Going On Read More »
Obviously, we all hope Russia is beaten in Ukraine and retreats with huge costs, financially and diplomatically, that discourages them from launching similar invasions in the future. But a quagmire implies something that is ongoing, like the U.S. involvement in …
Our society exerts almost no effort to make teaching an attractive option for the people who are best qualified to excel in this profession. As a result, our classrooms are overcrowded, ensuring that the individual student get as little one-on-one …
Regarding my recent post Banning Books that Make Us Uncomfortable, I’m with the guy who asks, “Having you ever noticed that the people who ban books are not well regarded by history?” It really is that simple. If you don’t …
The lady here presents a number of excellent points on the harm that banning books is having on young people. Her point that the practice erodes the trust young people have for adults is particularly interesting. I’m not sure how …
The fellow on the right is the “Pope” of the Russian Orthodox church, and has blessed Putin for the war against Ukraine, essentially blessing mass murder, war crimes, and genocide.
