I imagine - if we are flying through space in a big blue box, our only identity is an Earthling. when we see that pale blue dot, we see one home. when we land on Earth, our identity turns into nationalities, race, and religion. when we enter a nation, our identity turns into ethnicities and…
Priorities of our media?
few weeks back, these were the headlines at the websites of our three main 24 hour new channels.
The Reason I Read
I read for knowledge, and to enhance my understanding of the world around me, and to figure out the thinkings/actions of human beings! Yes, many times you will think I am a Sheldon Cooper or a Sherlock Holmes (immodest much? 😛 ) I always wonder why people behave, think, or act the way they do. Take…
NFL locker room can accept criminals, but accepting a gay player…
This old man said it beautifully. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Olc5C4SXAYM
A nice, short description about the theory of evolution
definitely one of the best description of the theory of evolution. thing is, folks who understand it will keep posting this. folks who don't understand it will never watch this. c'est la vie...because really, homo sapiens is the 'best' a 'designer' could do... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZt1Gn0R22Q
Night Sky Comes Alive in Breathtaking Time-Lapse Video ‘Ancients’
Turn on the surround sound, put the screen on your HDTV, and enjoy one of the best videos you would have seen till now. Maybe even better than the time-lapse from the International Space Station. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5BAel-mHdY
Authors write on what they know in their space-time (geography and era). And in the end, I could no longer cheat on my intellect and pick and choose on what was convenient, easy, and politically correct in my space-time.
Obama Denounces Religious Repression
hey Mr. President, it is easy to criticize Iran, North Korea, and China...because they aren't allies. how about saying something about Saudi Arabia or other 'allied' nations...wouldn't criticizing them for their lack of religious freedom be real moral leadership? or are you going to follow the same policy of the last 70 years...pushing 'freedom values'…
Fight for fairness and justice everywhere, not where its convenient
Everyone knows about my stance on issues like child abuse, women's rights, homosexuality, science, place of religion in the public square etc. And the Catholic church deserved getting bashed for the child sexual abuse. But I also get angry when it is only the Catholic church/Christianity that keeps getting bashed for things that are not…
Quick to judge…
You know how when we meet a stranger and find out that person shares our background and our face lights up in joy. This person is one of us, he must be awesome. If we meet a stranger who is from a neutral background, we are cordial but not friendly. But if we meet a…
The Philosopher-Scientist 