Will Saletan of Slate writes an always thought provoking column that is a favorite of SHS’s. The gold of Saletan’s approach is that he takes a step back and expertly points out problems with, and logical outcomes of, behavior or policies—although he never seems to promote any real . . . . Continue Reading »
In light of the President’s unthinking slight ot the athletes who participate in the Special Olympics—and keeping in mind the 90% eugenic abortion rate that sadly belies our supposed commitment to “diversity”—I thought it would be worthwhile to post Sarah Palin’s . . . . Continue Reading »
This argument wouldn’t have to be made, but for science becoming post modern in some circles so that narrative counts more than facts. This has certainly been true with regard to biotechnology because some want to use human embryos instrumentally. But rather than just admit that and justify it . . . . Continue Reading »
I wonder what Our Lady would think about that . . . . . Continue Reading »
What will kids think of next: Summit Middle School in Frisco, Colo., is a tobacco-free campus. Students who smoke cigarettes are suspended. But when a lunchtime crew of sixth-graders last fall started “smoking” Smarties, the tart, chalky candy discs wrapped in cellophane, lunchroom . . . . Continue Reading »
The use of the “V-word” continues to be used in the most “enlightened” places. Today, it is an interview with health author Jane Brody in the NYT about her new book on planning for death. From the interview:Q: When is the right time to start planning for death?A: Start . . . . Continue Reading »
As someone once accused by bioethicist Alta Charo of promoting an “Endarkenment” because of my views on ESCR—at least she did it to my face—I have to say that a recent Science editorial extolling President Obama’s stem cell speech, demonstrates the very unenlightened . . . . Continue Reading »
The news is dreadful: According to the Census, since 2006 we have been living in a republic where, for the first time in the history of the republic, Americans drink more bottled water than we drank beer. Why is this important? It’s important because beer is a socially oriented beverage, and . . . . Continue Reading »
At least, that what atheist philosopher Daniel Dennett thinks . He argues that “we’re robots made of robots made of robots made of robots.” In other words, the brain is made up of millions upon millions of neurons, and each of those neurons is made up of eukaryotic cells, and each . . . . Continue Reading »
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