I say ‘thank you’ to my wife for everything she does for me even though we have different ideologies. As far as ‘follow the science’., My son had Covid in July, took ivermectin and was back at work in less than two days. But big tech and Pharma and celebrities would denounce you for ‘not following the science’. Even the NYT, a progressive newspaper, came out today with an article and admitted there no difference from mandate states from un-mandated ones who were flush with data not emotions. I’ve always been a contrarian… I question everything.
I took the link to Heather Heying's column and immediately subscribed. I think she's right that everyone CAN engage the world with a scientific mindset, but that most people have been taught not to do so. At least in theory, what has been learned in error can be unlearned, though most of us fiercely defend whatever beliefs we've constructed in our heads, which is interesting: I'm not sure what evolutionary advantage this rigidity imparts. It certainly can cause a lot of mischief.
To the message this column conveys: yes. I hadn't heard that guru story before; it's a good encapsulation of a simple truth. Joseph Campbell recommends thinking of others with the words "thee" and "thou" (even if it would be too awkward to use those words in speech) as helpful to understanding the connection between all of us.
I say ‘thank you’ to my wife for everything she does for me even though we have different ideologies. As far as ‘follow the science’., My son had Covid in July, took ivermectin and was back at work in less than two days. But big tech and Pharma and celebrities would denounce you for ‘not following the science’. Even the NYT, a progressive newspaper, came out today with an article and admitted there no difference from mandate states from un-mandated ones who were flush with data not emotions. I’ve always been a contrarian… I question everything.
I took the link to Heather Heying's column and immediately subscribed. I think she's right that everyone CAN engage the world with a scientific mindset, but that most people have been taught not to do so. At least in theory, what has been learned in error can be unlearned, though most of us fiercely defend whatever beliefs we've constructed in our heads, which is interesting: I'm not sure what evolutionary advantage this rigidity imparts. It certainly can cause a lot of mischief.
To the message this column conveys: yes. I hadn't heard that guru story before; it's a good encapsulation of a simple truth. Joseph Campbell recommends thinking of others with the words "thee" and "thou" (even if it would be too awkward to use those words in speech) as helpful to understanding the connection between all of us.