I remember a song from Don Henley off his “Inside Job” compilation called “They’re Not Here, They’re Not Coming”. In his lyrics he alludes to beings from somewhere “out there” and sings about how they’re not here, and they’re not coming. I’ve always said that ET is not here, not coming, and therefore will not phone home. Let’s put it this way…if life actually … Read the rest…
An unselfish life is not illustrated and/or perpetuated in evolution. Altruism is defined in the dictionary as the “selfless concern for the well-being of others”. It’s very cool that we can even observe different species concerned for the well-being of other species. We all love to hear the story of the dog who saved its master who fell in the frozen lake. Or the … Read the rest…
When I use the term “distinct types” I’m not describing someone’s prowess, agility, or style on computer keys or a typewriter. The world is full of distinct types of organisms…in other words recognizably different from other organisms. Scientists have a whole classification table where these distinctions are clearly illustrated. What’s that you say? So what? Yeah, I agree it’s not the most exciting tidbit … Read the rest…
Vital organs are, by definition, absolutely necessary. In other words, if you’re missing a vital organ, there’s a good chance you’re missing the rest of your life. And if that’s vitally important to you, read on… Have you ever noticed how all species appear on the scene fully developed? Does it matter to you? I think it should, but maybe that’s just me. Anyway… … Read the rest…
Complex molecules make up every little bit of your body. Your DNA is so complex it boggles the mind. And it’s so unique that you’re the only one exactly like you. Well…aren’t you something?! Now, don’t get the “big head” full of complex molecules over this revelation. The same could be true of every other person on the planet. So “you” means any person … Read the rest…
Fruit flies have a very short life span. You probably already knew that. But did you also know that scientists have been breeding fruit flies for a hundred years or so? And that they’ve observed over 3,000 consecutive generations? And guess what conclusion they’ve reached after all that…yep…a fruit fly is a fruit fly is a fruit fly. Through all those generations they never … Read the rest…
The mutants are coming. No wait…they’re already here! Imagine, if you will (and you must), a tiny speck of dust. We’ll call it dust for the sake of creating a word picture. Now that little speck of dust is just floating around in…uh, let’s call it space. Or is it a non-dimensional vacuum? Either way…this little speck of dust is floating around and begins … Read the rest…
