“We never landed on the moon.” “Climate change is a hoax.” “Vaccines are ineffective.” Our culture feels riddled with anti-science sentiment and there’s no one factor to blame or easy solution to address it. How did we get here and what effect is it having on scientists and their research? Dr. Paul Sutter, one of my favorites, breaks down the societal elements in play and interviews some of his contemporaries to get a sense of where we go from here.
Let’s start the morning by turning on a light – the light within your heart, the light within your soul. However, if you’re feeling a bit down today, then let me show you the many ways to relight that fire within you.
At times it may seem difficult or even impossible, however, we are often the culprits, our own worst enemies, because we’ve allowed the national news, politicians, social media, etc., into our daily lives, into our homes. However, you don’t have to let the naysayers win, because you still have control over your life, and not vice-versa. Remember, the sun still rises each day, it’s just that sometimes it’s obscured by clouds.
Once again, this morning, it struck me that I wasn’t your “usual” child. Even as I aged, I never had typical yearnings (and I can say with certainty, that I’m still an unusual adult). 🙂 While many of my friends had their entire lives set in stone, you know, dreaming of living in the burbs, married with two children, I never experienced those yearnings.
People are often driven to be good due to their fear of God – i.e. divine retribution! Personally, I find that a sad way to live. Why? Because in my estimation, I wouldn’t act any differently whether or not God exists….
If you’re thinking of getting a parrot, please watch this video first. I’ve seen several like this, but I feel that this one really makes a point, well, eleven to be exact.
Actually, the reason this struck a chord with me was because when I was teaching basic programming at Novi High School (night school), I was often asked, “What good is this going to do me?” or “When will I ever use this?” And I would answer in a similar fashion to Neil’s response.
