Appreciation is a moral and emotional necessity. The post calls for recognizing others’ dignity, contributions, and humanity. In a divided world, gratitude and empathy are revolutionary acts.
#61: We All Need to Appreciate Each Other
Month: October 2020
#60: How We Know that the New Coronavirus Is a Real Threat
Scientific evidence confirms COVID-19’s danger. The post debunks denialism and affirms the reliability of data, peer review, and global consensus. Truth is not optional—it’s the foundation of responsible action.
#59: Why Really Big Conspiracies Cannot Exist
Large-scale conspiracies are implausible because they require too many people to remain silent, too much coordination, and too little evidence. The post argues that human fallibility, institutional complexity, and the sheer scale of modern systems make sustained deception virtually impossible.
#58: Question Everything; But Also Yourself
Free thought is essential, but so is self-reflection. The post defends skepticism as a civic virtue while warning against paranoia and solipsism. True intellectual freedom includes the ability to admit error, engage others, and remain open to correction.
#57: What Is Science?
Science is a collaborative, evidence-based method for understanding reality. The post explains how scientific knowledge evolves through falsification, consensus, and methodological rigor. It rejects relativism and defends science as a democratic, accessible pursuit—not a dogma or elite cult.
#56: Disentangling Race and Ethnicity
Ethnicity is rooted in shared culture, language, and perceived lineage; race is a colonial construct used to justify exploitation. The post traces the historical misuse of racial categories and argues that while ethnicity can be fluid and self-defined, race is externally imposed and ideologically charged.
#55: It’s The Uncertainty That Makes Us Worry
Pandemic anxiety stems not just from danger but from unpredictability. The post reflects on psychological stress, social disruption, and the erosion of normalcy. It encourages acceptance of discomfort and small acts of grounding—like listening to cats purring—as ways to cope.
Erratic Attempts 