Still here

I have had no motivation to write lately. Still don't. Don't know why. And I am way behind on my Summer Reading, doesn't look like I'll complete my list. Would be great if I can finish just half of it.

But anyway, I wanted to share this article from Huffington Post:
Science Denial on the Rise

Please read, whether you are in to science or not.

Climate change is more politics than science

Following up my previous post on climate change, I have realised that the debate on climate change is much more politically motivated than scientifically based. Call me naive, but I thought such an issue would rely on the science more than anything else. Now I know better.

If you have been following the news, it is blatantly obvious most of the activists are politically left inclined whereas almost all of the skeptics (and outright deniers) are from traditionally right winged factions. It is not difficult to understand the reason behind this.

The right winged have always been known as "by the rich, for the rich," and it is easy to see that climate change policies, on the international scale or the national level, affects the rich more than the poor.

Taking action against climate change requires money from developed nations, but relatively speaking, benefits them little. True, the Great Barrier Reefs will be gone. But that is nothing when compared to losing your entire nation, which is what will happen to hundreds of island nations. Or, having insufficient water supply for your entire population. This is why, like the starving population of Africa, developed countries cannot care less.

On the national level, reducing emissions will greatly increase the cost of power companies, industrial companies and countless other companies who are million, if not billion, dollar profit making companies. Let's face it, we promote Earth Day to 'save the earth', but our individual emissions are no match for major industry players. Hence, the rich, which are relatively few in numbers, and not everyday folk, which make up most of the population, will be carrying the burden if such a legislation is passed. This is why the right wing politicians are so strongly against the carbon tax.

The sad part is, these politicians then go on to use scare tactics to win over voters. They say that the cost of the tax will be passed on to consumers as the companies will sustain higher cost of operations. My question is, why can't the CEOs of the companies, or the owners, or all the million dollar employees of the companies, take a pay cut? Will the $100,000 less in their $2million paychecks cause starvation in their families? Or just a few less Gucci?

From my point of view, the science clearly points to climate change from carbon emissions. Leaked emails are not scientific data. And the data does not come from just one study, or just one scientist. They come from all over the world from multiple different industries. Even if the evidence for it is not conclusive, there currently exist no evidence AGAINST it. It is safe to say, the debate is not about the science, but about the burden of it to the rich.

Who says you can't rule the world with money?

A Day in the Life

Charles Darwin film 'too controversial for religious America'

A movie about Charles Darwin!!! I just discovered it today! Oh, what a joy! I doubt it'll be historically accurate but I'm sure I'll enjoy it nonetheless. Plus it stars Jennifer Connelly. How can I not love it?

Poor Americans, ignorant enough as it is, will now have to suffer more! Ignorance brings ignorance, I guess. Just like how the rich get richer. This is my favourite part of that news article.
"The film has sparked fierce debate on US Christian websites, with a typical comment dismissing evolution as "a silly theory with a serious lack of evidence to support it despite over a century of trying"."

I love it when creationists argue that natural selection lacks evidence. I suppose there are millions alive today that saw God created the world in 6 days? Surely there must be! They can't all be hypocrites, can they?

Oh, I'm too lazy to find a Youtube trailer for you, but there's one in that article.

I'm looking forward to it!


Your dearest evolutionist,
TY

Where Boy Fear to Tread

Here I share with you the picture of the day!

All credits to New Yorker


For the record, Charles Darwin is a genius, and he writes brilliantly. The Descent of Man is a joy to read, not a dull scientific/philosophical book at all.


TY

America

Do you think Americans are stupid? Or the smart Americans just don't give a rat's ass about polls?

I am of the idea that it is one or the other.

Here, have a look at this.

A healthcare system such as the American's cannot even be close to good, if you ask me. They spend the most money per capita on healthcare but their system has been ranked in the 30s by various studies. If that is good, my fart smells like roses. Not to mention the 50million who don't even have healthcare coverage.

Then again, Americans also have this remarkable belief.

"God created man in present form" - A whopping 44%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

44% of Americans still think we descended from Adam and Eve!!!
You tell me!!

The debate isn't even between Creationism and Evolution anymore. Most creationists have taken the side of Intelligent design since overwhelming evidence have shown WE ARE FROM APES!!!

Would you Americans please accept the fact that we are all once upon a time from Africa, and very probably had dark skin colour. Not some guy and girl with English names. Are you trying to believe in the contrary to show that your brain has not evolved, hence evolution does not exist?

Oh and your health system is fucked. Stop saying it's "excellent" just because you don't want higher tax. Don't kid yourself.


TY

Only God Knows Why

I can't hold my silence anymore. Inter religion war MUST STOP.

Religious fundamentalist thinks their religion is "morally superior" to every other religion. They kill and brutally bomb everyone of a different religion. Where is the morality in that?

Fascism must go. There are no difference between Bush, Osama and Hitler. Fascists.

If you can't tolerate other religious beliefs, I suggest atheism.

This is what religious fundamentalists has done.Iraq WarSeptember 11

I need not add various others.

Here is what atheist do.
Richard Dawkins

http://www.stephenjaygould.org/ctrl/news/file002.html

Leading researchers


So clearly, religious fundamentalist bomb and kill, while atheists have been debating in a civilised fashion, with formal attire and words, rather than guns and bombs, and doing research for the progress of human knowledge.

Inter-religion war has killed millions and counting. Science vs religion war has barely killed any since the days of Aristotle.

This is what sparked this blog post.
Noordin claims Jakarta bombings

Whether or not it is from the man himself, I find it funny.
This is the best part.
"previously conducting serious surveys and thorough observation."

And your bomb didn't explode? HAHAHAHAHA! Maybe Allah didn't want it to go off? Ever thought of that? Ay, Top? No? When it's for your cause it's Allah, when it's not it isn't Allah? What fuckin' hypocrite.

Well, my religious friends, may I ask that instead of trying to convert non-believers to your religion, try preaching tolerance and acceptance among your fellow believers. If the image your religion is portraying to the public is violence and stupidity, no one will ever believe your religion is "morally superior" to anyone else. (No atheist will believe that anyway but, you don't want to be seen as morally inferior do you?) No one will belief your religion will be good for the progress of humanity. Atheists are not undermining your religion. People from your own side of the fence are.

Peace. That's all I ask for. Is it so much to ask for?

Apparently so.


TY

The Man In Me

Inspirational article

Highly recommended. Please read.

Now, stop whining about how fucked up your life is and do the world some good.

TY

The Scientist

If you believe in Intelligent Design, you were most probably made by Stupid Design.
- Me


Sometimes it is quite difficult to believe that so many people believe in things that are so difficult to believe in.


TY