Someone once told me that only science could determine if a baby elephant was in one’s garage. This is untrue. Source: Scientism — the Myth of Science as the Sum of Knowledge Opinion: Hmm. Looks like my place. Just kidding. It’s not quite that bad. I know when to stop buying books and Wikipedia and… Read More Scientism — the Myth of Science as the Sum of Knowledge | Opinion
Science is worshiped by a religious fundamentalism that, contrary to evidence, believes it will guide us into all truth. This is objectively irrational. Source: Why Science Is A False God That Will Sorely Disappoint You Opinion: I don’t know if I’d use the word “objectively” as in the above because I believe only God can… Read More Why Science Is A False God That Will Sorely Disappoint You | Opinion
Dr. Colin Furness, an infection control epidemiologist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto, says there are potential dangers to wearing masks. Source: Use of masks during COVID-19 not always the answer, says epidemiologist | CBC News Opinion: The Body For me, dealing with Covid-19 is a mix of fact and intuition. Perhaps I… Read More Use of masks during COVID-19 not always the answer, says epidemiologist | CBC News | Opinion
In mysterious rock formations known as “unconformities,” millions of years of Earth’s history are missing. Now, scientists have the best idea yet as to why. Source: Scientist Are Studying Areas of Earth Where Time Is Mysteriously Missing – VICE
As humanity’s quest to discover aliens continues, a team of researchers has set up two prototype telescopes at Lick Obersevtory near San Jose, specifically for finding the extraterrestrial. These telescopes are part of hundreds of telescopes that are going to be installed called Panoramic SETI (PANOSETI). The team is led by UC San Diego physicist Shelley Wright, and consists… Read More Scientists set up new telescopes dedicated to finding aliens | + Opinion
Valentina Zharkova at the University of Northumbria Source: Major science journal retracts study blaming climate change on the sun | New Scientist Opinion: Another ‘heretic’ going against the Church of Climate Crisis? Punish the sinner! I wonder how many conventional Global Warming publications containing minor errors were never retracted? If you read more in that… Read More Major science journal retracts study blaming climate change on the sun | New Scientist | + Opinion
The detection of gravitational waves changed things. Source: Scientists Are Starting to Take Warp Drives Seriously, Especially This One Concept Opinion: I believe we can psychologically ‘pick up’ a lot of information about another soul, even at great distances. Distance arguably is to some extent a psychosocial construct. Some lovers, for instance, engage in physical… Read More Scientists Are Starting to Take Warp Drives Seriously, Especially This One Concept | + Opinion
via Sleep and its importance Opinion: Please look over the above-linked article to make sense of where I’m coming from. For me, it is important not to follow the conventional wisdom – quickly fading – about a good night’s sleep. As the world becomes smaller through technology and perhaps through human evolution, many of us… Read More Sleep and its importance | + Opinion
Some quantum particles have soulmates, and scientists can use their “spooky” connections to send secret messages across the world, instantly. Source: OK, What Exactly Is Quantum Teleportation? Opinion: The implications here for psychology are profound. If we can already use quantum entanglement to teleport “secret messages,” as the above-linked article suggests, imagine the possibilities for… Read More OK, What Exactly Is Quantum Teleportation? | Opinion: Implications for psychology and spirituality
Here’s a new article by Rabbi Allen S. Maller. Ironically, I read this excellent piece while sitting in Church (photo right). I had been suffering from a body/soul ailment of some mysterious type. Sometimes I’m not sure if my discomfort is based on physical, psychological, spiritual or some combination of those three factors. Yesterday was… Read More Practicing your religion is healthy for both body and your soul | Rabbi Allen S. Maller | With Introduction by Michael Clark, PhD
