This line from Kurt Vonnegut calls to mind what George Carlin said about the Earth’s expelling the human race. On two different occasions he used the following similes as to what the planet is doing: Shaking us off, like a …
Category: Sustainability
Disturb the World Around You
The website A Word a Day features “A Thought for Today,” normally from a notable author born on this date. Here’s one from writer Ann Patchett (pictured), born 2 Dec 1963: The question is whether or not you choose to …
The Evolution of God
In an earlier post I wrote: Monotheistic religion is built around fear. There is no other reason to believe that an omnipotent being is tuned into everything you think and do, and, if He doesn’t like what He sees, He’ll …
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An Incredible Author’s View of God
What American writer Madeleine L’Engle (A Wrinkle in Time) said at left rings true to most educated people around the world. Monotheistic religion is built around fear. There is no other reason to believe that an omnipotent being is tuned …
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Learning from Schopenhauer
19th Century German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer certainly never won the “Mr. Popularity” prize for his dismal perspectives on human life. He’s probably best known for his views that intelligent people can never be happy, and that, in fact, the smarter …
Switzerland and the U.S. — Some Profound Differences
America, with its childish response to immigrants, as shown at left, stands in stark contrast to Switzerland, one of the most sophisticated and highly developed countries on Earth. Switzerland features: Fabulous education, incredible, urbane culture, and a standard of living …
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Slovakia Passes “Two-Genders” Law
To say, for instance, that there are no transexuals, is akin to saying that there are no rabbits. It’s provably incorrect. We live in a world that features war, starvation, and environmental collapse. Do we really need to spend our …
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We Can’t Plan Ahead, But Did it Really Have to Come to This?
Native American tribes are known for their decision-making that contemplates the best outcomes for those who will come seven generations down the line. This, btw, is the very definition of “sustainability.” Of course, that never could have a reality in …
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Getting Tough on Crime Requires a Bit of Thought
At left are the thoughts of conservative radio host and FBI deputy director Dan Bongino. “Liberals say putting criminals in jail doesn’t work?” That’s some serious stupidity. Of course, you’re not catering to our country’s brightest minds. Bukele ordered the …
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Americans Focus on Bizarre News Items
We live on a planet that features war, torture, environmental collapse, and a criminal sociopath elected as the most powerful person on Earth. Can someone explain why anyone could possibly want to spend more than a few seconds on the …
