Why bet against human ingenuity?

Why bet against human ingenuity?

Some phrases in our lexicon just make us feel good. For whatever reason, they strike an elemental chord and just give you the warm and fuzzies, like “Dinner’s ready” or “We’re giving you a raise” or “Looks like they’re not going to press charges”. Weirdly enough, I came across just such an example in a […]

Rational, independent thought: kicked to the ditch on the divided social media highway to hell

Rational, independent thought: kicked to the ditch on the divided social media highway to hell

Thanksgiving season is a great time of year; crisp fresh air, harvesting this and that, fall colours, and the day itself is a good reminder to be thankful for everything we have (which for most of us is a lot). Thanksgiving also brings memories of big conversations with people we don’t see every day, and […]