Reading, knowledge, dreams, and nature: Valentine’s verses on the season
When birds call forth the turning of the seasons.
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02, 2018
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01, 2018
On science and ignorance, and re-viewing the history of “progress”
How science meets its limits in questions awaiting answers.
25
12, 2017
Sun, nature, spirit, philanthropy
The spirit of philanthropy at Christmas, evoked by nature.
21
12, 2017
The Big Dog: stars and their stories serve to inspire us
How stars become dogs, and vice-versa.
20
12, 2017
The poet and civilization: why does a poet write, and why does it matter?
Poets write not merely for themselves but more importantly for the world and civilization in which they live.
25
11, 2017
Thinking and thanking: reflections on Humanities Watch’s second anniversary
Reflections on thinking, thanking, and remembrance at the close of two years.
31
10, 2017
Doubting wisely to achieve soundness of mind and body
Why doubt can lead to self-assurance and independence of judgement, which is manifest in one's outward demeanor.
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10, 2017
Robert Frost reads about science, the mind, and the march of years.
Robert Frost on science and our flights from reality.
2
10, 2017
The mockery of Science and the flight to outer space
Science and its mockery of the human drive for outer limits.
20
09, 2017
The sublimity of intuition, in humanity and in the natural world
Our intuitions may have sublime origin, amid our doubts, no matter how grave.