DarkRen's Science n Philosophy

Not in the mood to rake the news today, but I have had a thought I think worthy of discussion.I propose that the only difference between chivalry and chauvinism is the intent behind the act. This opinion extends towards acts of kindness toward women, such as opening doors, carrying things and so ...

Recent days have been a prime time to muse these two opposing points. Loyalty and responsibility aren't always at odds, but at times they become so in our various societies. Determining where they mix and mingle can be tricky, depending on your values and ideologies. The place I see them clashing...

The big, ugly bugs are soon to make a comeback. Brood X, a seventeen year brood that stretches from New Jersey to North Carolina will be emerging in May to get everywhere and make a big mess as they cling to everything and are run over by cars.Their genus is Magicicada and this type of…

Q. Do you believe in life on other planets?Yes.A lot of people profess the sheer improbability of our existence as a sign that we are alone. And it is true that there are an incredible number of variables that have correlated into our existence.But, of course, when you take an improbable possibil...

Q: If you could direct the evolution of mankind, how would you change people in the future?A: Wisdom.Of all the things that humanity needs for its future, wisdom is it. Some people think they are wise, but true wisdom transcends party lines and petty nationalism. Through wisdom man and woman can ...

I ran across this today. I have no idea if it’s a true story or not, but the sentiment holds regardless of it if truly happened or is merely made up. Appears to have been from a chain mail, but even those can reveal something that is good to know. ;)A well-known speaker started off…

Note: Yes, I have missed two days of news. I've been a bit busy at work and tend to not do news from home(save for a few circumstances, which is why I usually have no news on weekends or holidays), but now the heavier work is done and I'm posting this.An interesting topic comes up…

What is it?It's when a fetus implants outside of the womb. It can happen in many places, such as the ovary, the abdomen, the cervix, at the join between the tube and the womb (cornua) and so on. The most common site, however, is within the fallopian tube.Why should we care?Well, why I care is&hel...

Interesting responses from my last muse.After posting a small response to a topic on Gaia Online in which I noted my own preference toward cooperative commune, someone private messaged me about Nimbin, Australia. Intriguing indeed.In the discussion of Capitalism, initiative is a big part of what ...

Q: Do you think technology is a blessing or a curse (or both)?A: Both.Technology represents the ultimate temptation to mankind. A seemingly endless string of advances, each one making things faster, smarter, stronger, cheaper and smaller. Within short decades computers have been divided in footpr...