Confusion of Theory
Why it is unfortunate that the word theory has two very different meanings that contradict each other, and a clarification of what theory really means in Science.
My beliefs
Is there a fundamental difference between a religious believer and a follower of the principles of logic? A religious believer nearly always believes in an external force – in several religions called God, who is ultimately in control of events, our lives, and our destiny. As such the best path to salvation is to believe
May the Force be with you
The force I seek really has no power, but it does have impetus. This concept is closest to the term inevitability.
Changes in my Lifetime
The effects of human population growth – how impactful environmental differences between Europe and Africa and changes in the same places over time have had on me.
On knowledge
What is knowledge? What happens when we achieve knowledge of something? According to Dictionary.com, knowledge is acquaintance with facts, truths, or principles, as from study or investigation; general erudition; the fact or state of knowing; awareness, as a fact or circumstance. I think the meaning of knowledge is fairly clear to most of us. Most