I watched a (fascinating) discussion between two scientists yesterday...both atheists, but one of the scientists was based in the very special spin that Buddhism gives to science. ... moreI watched a (fascinating) discussion between two scientists yesterday...both atheists, but one of the scientists was based in the very special spin that Buddhism gives to science. So here is a verse that the Buddhist brought up, and I have been thinking about it...so are atoms more fundamental to the elemental structure of the universe or is it stories, or is it something else? * * *The universe is made of stories, not of atoms.
~ Muriel Rukeyser (1913-1980), in her poem “Speed of Darkness.” less
To think that among those whom we refuse entry could be the genius who discovers a cure for ALL cancers or the brilliant thinker who finally can integrate all elements of physics a... moreTo think that among those whom we refuse entry could be the genius who discovers a cure for ALL cancers or the brilliant thinker who finally can integrate all elements of physics and find the one UNIFIED THEORY many have been seeking? He/she may be out there just waiting for the opportunity that this country affords...or used to afford, to all who came here for a better life. What/where is that "better" now?