This week, Nexus Podcast host Mark Solar invited me to debate the contentious topic of “science” since he correctly observed that while we share many points of agreement about geopolitics, my general way of looking at the world “scientifically” (as outlined in my book ‘Science Unshackled’) is nearly the total opposite of his way of looking at the world through the lense of a scientific materialist.
In this debate (which is actually more of a chat), Mark and I discuss whether or not modern science allows for a spiritual/psycho-physical substrate guiding the whole, and whether materialism can explain the realm of spirituality, or if a moral/spiritual foundation must lead in the dance of Mind and Matter.
In particular, we talk about whether or not there is meaning in the universe, or if meaning is a naive artifact of anthropomorphizing reality. We also address whether mind, and its power of reasoning purposefully is a natural part of the universe, or if the universe is a cold mechanical place separated from the realm of mind by an unbridgeable chasm. How can we know? Where to begin? Is there even a point to asking such big questions? Since this debate took place, at least you can be sure that we both had faith that an answer was possible…
(As a sidenote: If you haven’t had a chance to read Plato’s Protagoras dialogue—dealing with the question of man being the measure of all things- then I promise that it would make for a very fun and rewarding follow up to this chat).
Or watch the debate on Youtube here, Bitchute here or SoundCloud here
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SCIENCE. As it is understood by only a few that are dedicated people that enjoy finding the truth in many instances, are a special breed of person. We are subjected each day to the bombardment of information. Most have little or no relation to our lives. Only as our bodies age and need support do we seek out answers for the pain we suffer? Willing to try anything to find comfort, the offering of this relief can come at a high price.
All too often, the companies that make these products make promises they can't keep. These companies know that results are dangerous to the body, having little or no research that validates these results. All the products fall into categories that provide little or no regulation. Companies spend as much money bypassing government regulations as they do for producing a product that actually works. Citizens spend billions on these products for relief. Pain is the signal for the body to pay attention, that something is wrong. We as people want relief, which is normal. The problem is the science behind the relief. We want the pain gone and quickly. Watching all the advertisements this is what is now what they offer.
Because the science behind the pains answer comes from science, it is too complicated to read the warnings required given on each package. Along with proper use. We trust that the medication wouldn't be there to buy if it could harm us if we use it.
Even if it fails to work, we give ourselves excuses that it isn't for the pain we suffer, or isn't strong enough. Again, without reading the warnings, we take more believing that our pain must require more to work. When it doesn't work, we move on to the next product. or combine it with other drugs and do our own experiments.
Many of these deaths are never recorded other than natural causes. Medication causes many more deaths are caused by medication than by guns than by guns each year. We never see the outrage from people because the industry is too powerful. They provide too much money that keeps the people that are in power that keeps the money flowing, that keeps the powerful in office, that keeps the politicians in power.
All becomes the circle that is self supporting that provides nothing for the customer. All or most of it is done in the name of profit. This is why we see so few research that provides the cures for medical problems. Plenty that provide temporary relief that is also addictive. This ensures the regular need for the medication and profit for drug companies. We do see companies using precise methods of manufacturing these pills.
This keeps customers safe that now see the use of these drugs for many years. I just had a pop-up to tell me that we have another miracle to take my pain away. Forgive my tangent thoughts because the pain I seek relief influences them. Why is some science ignored while others are permitted? All of us want to make money and profits and as many as we can get is the goals. What I object to are the deaths caused by the drugs and the doctors that cause them that even with presented with proof are rarely prosecuted.
We expect our prosecutors to be omnipotent, having the knowledge to provide the evidence needed. We have a commission that provides regulation for doctors and nurses and we are told that they correct and even remove them when necessary. What we are never told is that they don't have the power to prosecute. I believe they even block and protect doctors that are not qualified. ( this is an assumption on my part that I cant prove) We must have regulation.
What do we do when it protects the drug companies and doctors and not the people? America has been carefully guided down a path that says that we must trust them. slowly we have been converted to the mindset that government is our protector and our rights come from them. we are no longer citizens but subjects. Subjects of an experiment on a grand scale. Our dependance ensures their power remains intact.
All with the science that they choose to provide us. Science that provides only a small part, they say, proves that they will provide the answers and "protect" us. All the science and answers are on the internet. where it is and where becomes a chore to find. Then we have no way to prove it, right or wrong. We have little choice but to live our lives that must now be supported by two incomes, leaving little time to participate in objecting to government decisions and their rules.
Should we now object we could find ourselves in jail, our first amendment protection violated. Now I find myself in my twilight years, depending upon the very pain medication that is the subject I address today. Forgive my wandering from subject to subject for my aging brain makes it hard to focus when taking the pills that ease my pain.
As I ramble on, I hope I offer a message to many that can watch and change a government that will rule and not serve. All in the name of the oligarchy that has removed our republic. Science does have the answers, but has been twisted to serve the few that want to rule. One answer is get government out of our schools.
Demand quality and qualified teachers that are not hired for "diversity" or fairness. Gender or skin color offers nothing that provides the skill to teach our children. My proof lies with a video of a teachers' strike in Detroit many years ago.
The reporter was interviewing one teacher, asking what she taught. her answer and I quote. We be teaching English. This was the first among many events I heard or witnessed that started to get my attention at the decline of our education. How does this relate to the science we must use to guide us in life? ultimately dependent upon government's protection.
My trade as an electrician (the cause of my pain) I formed my company. The need for help found a young man at my door wanting work. The problem? he couldn't fill out the job application form. He had a diploma that said he graduated. He couldn't read or write. As his job was for labor, I hired him, anyway.
My wife taught him to read and write within a few months. to shorten the story, he is now a master electrician with his own business. Government failed this young black man. Again, I wander off the subject. I just hope that my life experience awakens a few that the government isn't our friend. They want us dependent.
The few that are educated are trained to be the ruling class that comes from the small ruling class of people that work to keep us dependent. It is your choice if you want to stay there. Be warned that opposing these people is dangerous. Our nation was founded by opposing the king. insurrection, in its true definition. Will it come to violence?
We are being fed lies under the guise of science. Divided into ever smaller groups to ensure that we never gain the power to oppose them by force. The reason why such lengthy prosecution of Jan. 6 demonstrations, that will teach us that opposing government will cost you dearly. Well, as I row tired and my thoughts can't hold in one direction very long, I must leave you all with the hope that some of you will take up the gauntlet to smack down government's rule. ----- I, Grampa