Author Archives: bryan

If… Those who are most certain, are least likely. I believe every individual should strive to learn. I believe every individual should strive to be serious. To learn is to work to understand, by seeking knowledge and by listening well. … Continue reading →

What is more important than the survival of the human species? Perhaps the survival of the planet’s biosphere? But with our limited attention span and the fact that all species and ecosystems are intimately intertwined within the biosphere, perhaps we … Continue reading →

Artificial Intelligence. We are there, and truth be told, we have been there for much of our sentient existence. If artificial is “pretended; assumed; insincere” and intelligence is “the faculty of understanding” then as humans who pretend to understand, WE … Continue reading →

Who should be more ashamed? The poor man caught stealing a loaf of bread to feed his family? Or the rich man sitting in judgement on top of his pile of money sending the poor man to prison? Or, is … Continue reading →

Here we go… Because I am okay, doesn’t mean it’s okay. Because I am complicit, doesn’t mean I am in favor. Because I live in America, doesn’t mean I have choices. Because I am nice, doesn’t mean I am truthful. … Continue reading →