Category Archives: Esoterics
Newton Spins in Grave
Newton taught us that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. This “third law” of the universe was obviously intended to be applied in the physical sciences. Newton had no idea that the concept would attain such … Continue reading
Zen lies Abu told Ma
The easiest kinds of lies to tell are the ones where you just say the exact opposite of what’s true. It may seem like a lazy approach to deceit, but this simple tactic has proved surprisingly effective over the years. … Continue reading
Dear Physics…
Thank you for teaching us how little we know about everything.
Without you, brave science, we would have no idea that most of the universe (almost 96% of it) is made of stuff that’s invisible to–and immeasurable by–our most sensitive and precise technologies… Continue reading
thoughts 5298, 5299 of the humbucker series
Sometimes, the opposite of practical is not impractical, but theoretical. Don’t bother arguing with a nihilist, they’re all no’ing.
In 10 Words, or Less… G-d & Gravity
Filed under 10 Words or Less, Esoterics, Reason, Science
Copenhagen: A climate of desperation and disbelief
The UN’s Copenhagen summit on climate change is about to get underway, but rather than rationally discuss the prospects for achieving a meaningful agreement on sustainable development, we’ve decided to take a more playful tack… Continue reading
Why Jews are Good at Math
It’s commonly accepted that Jews do well in math and science because there’s such a strong emphasis on learning within their tradition, as well as among Jewish families in general. But can good study habits and parental prompting account for the incredibly disproportionate share of awards (Nobel and others) that have been garnered by Jewish mathematicians and scientists?
To delve a little deeper into why this might be [...] Continue reading
The Tetragrammaton
The tetragrammaton is a series of four
Hebrew letters, read from right to left.
It is a sacred name of G-d and appears
many thousands of times in the Bible. [...] Continue reading
