I think it’s interesting how science progresses from the simple to complex. On one hand, a complexity of apparently different phenomena can be unified by an underlying principle. On the other hand, theories usually start simple, then exceptions are found, and the theory must have rules added, increasing complexity. Cosmology seems like that. It makes…
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Brick Lane
This movie has many twists and turns. I certainly understand the man’s point of view, going to America to be successful, and return to Bangladesh as a “big man”, at which he failed. But, the main character broke two hearts. She protected her daughters, giving them a new life, while admitting that she didn’t belong…
This I Believe: Abortion
Life begins at conception. Just simple biology. The single cell of a fertilized egg can reproduce itself, through an admittedly very complex life cycle. It consumes food (it must; is there research on this?). It’s not mobile, but I don’t think that’s an important part of life. Once fertilized, the egg will probably follow a…
Opted out of Tumblr
I tried Tumblr for a short time. Just deleted my own account. I just don’t get some of it. Great to create content, as they say, but what about finding it and valuing it. I don’t want to follow a ton of people just to hope to happen upon something interesting. Searching for tags? Too…
World government now!
Watching a show about the milestone coming on Monday, of the world population reaching 7 billion… They lay out the numbers then downplay the severity of impact of this geometric growth. Is there any doubt? Why is the such political correctness, such gentle handling, such fear of reprimand? I’m not afraid to challenge you right…