I agree, Robert. The world knows how to do vaccinations. The only thing missing for the Pfizer/Moderna mRNA vaccines is the cold distribution chain. Not an issue with more standard vaccines. (View Post)

During COVID I have binge-watched the Expanse. One interesting idea in it is that Mars' social cohesion only held so long as their was a huge social imperative - the need to terraform. Once that… (View Post)

Or better off as the small, agile mammal running between the feet of the dinosaurs. My thoughts: 1. The US is in a long moral and economic decline 2. China does not have its shit in gear, with its in… (View Post)

My comment on Panglossian interpretations was related to Dawkins' intent in writing that, not in relation to how wondrous the commonplace can be. Indeed, I try to marvel at the commonplace every… (View Post)

An interesting take from an otherwise trashy Murdoch rag, the New York Post: "We are in the midst of a rare political realignment, in which Democrats are emerging as the party of the college-edu… (View Post)