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…
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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…
Steve Jobs
I’m depressed to know that Steve Jobs has died. His 2005 Stanford commencement address is getting a lot of attention. I just watched it. It really is very good. “Keep looking, don’t settle.” “Stay hungry, stay foolish.” Wonderful wisdom for how to live life. I think the fundamental message is, do what you love. Are…
Resigning to the Tough Times Ahead?
Amitai Etzioni in http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/04/opinion/etzioni-tough-times-ahead/index.html?hpt=hp_t2 wants to convince us that we can’t do anything about the predicament we are in. Ignore the causes and actors that created this mess. We are powerless to stop it. But, we can feel good in sharing the misery and becoming better people together. What kind of propaganda is this? Why…