The phrase “I believe in science” is something I see a lot these days, and I think it’s a pretty remarkable phrase. For one, the historical thrust of the scientific method has pretty much been about circumventing the need for the type of belief expressed in “I believe in ___” Read more…
A woman reluctantly tells her family at dinner that her feelings have changed when it comes to (insert controversial political opinion here). It comes as a shock to everyone in the family, and soon becomes the stuff of gossip. Her friends, family, acquaintances, co-workers, start asking themselves to varying degrees, Read more…
Scene: My farm host and I look up as a large bus passes us in this small farming town in central Italy. I point out that the bus is currently carrying no passengers, and this seems wasteful for such a sparsely populated area. He nods in agreement and explains that Read more…