good luck searching the infinite abyss.
our society is programmed to constantly seek out answers to life's most challenging questions. i've become more and more curious as to the answers sought by ancient civilizations. were they looking for the higgs particle or just a better way to grow and farm food?
has this general curiosity to understand fueled humanity's pursuits or is this a result of technological and industrial advancements over the past two centuries?
it's an interesting thought to consider.
on another note, i struggle with the concept of "fact." i hesitate to believe anything taught to me because knowledge derives from precedent concepts. science and logic are perceived as fact in modern day education. it wasn't long ago when a scientist declared that the earth was flat and the majority of the population supported this theory. another prominent figure declared the earth was the center of the universe. we are taught to believe things upon assumption and theory, not fact.
but what if?
what if gravity has been misinterpreted for centuries? what if humans aren't the most intelligent species on earth? what then?
is it our duty to find answers or may we settle for knowing what we know? i'm pretty certain that more answers will lead to more questions, which will lead to more answers, which will undoubtedly lead to even more questions. this pursuit to understand the unknown will continue until the end of time.
cern - the european organization for nuclear research has spent 6 billion dollars and 2 decades in the construction of the large hadron collider. 6 billion dollars. this gigantic particle accelerator is searching for the higgs particle, science mumbo-jumbo aside... the team of scientists are working to recreate and analyze the big bang, the creation of everything. it has the potential to unlock some of the mysteries of our universe, but what if it fails?
if it fails, then that means that the collaborating countries spent an exorbitant amount of money to create the largest and most useless paper weight in the history of humanity. our world and society has numerous problems that 6 billion dollars may help solve. what is more important? advancing the understanding of our universe or creating a sustainable infrastructure in third world countries? i understand the purpose of the lhc, but i can't help but consider what 6 billion dollars may have done to establish infrastructure in third world countries or for that matter, the entire continent of africa. an infrastructure of this proportion may be the first step in providing clean water, healthy sanitation, shelter and health care to a population that needs it.
i guess it makes me wonder... are technology and industrial advancements the root of our problems?
is the answer, a life of simplicity?
*read ishmael by daniel quinn. it's a fantastic novel of ancient civilizations, the agricultural revolution, takers and leavers, as well as earth's sustainability.
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my infinite abyss involves wisdom, relationships, and community.
...and i will pursue what feels right.
our society is programmed to constantly seek out answers to life's most challenging questions. i've become more and more curious as to the answers sought by ancient civilizations. were they looking for the higgs particle or just a better way to grow and farm food?
has this general curiosity to understand fueled humanity's pursuits or is this a result of technological and industrial advancements over the past two centuries?
it's an interesting thought to consider.
on another note, i struggle with the concept of "fact." i hesitate to believe anything taught to me because knowledge derives from precedent concepts. science and logic are perceived as fact in modern day education. it wasn't long ago when a scientist declared that the earth was flat and the majority of the population supported this theory. another prominent figure declared the earth was the center of the universe. we are taught to believe things upon assumption and theory, not fact.
but what if?
what if gravity has been misinterpreted for centuries? what if humans aren't the most intelligent species on earth? what then?
is it our duty to find answers or may we settle for knowing what we know? i'm pretty certain that more answers will lead to more questions, which will lead to more answers, which will undoubtedly lead to even more questions. this pursuit to understand the unknown will continue until the end of time.
cern - the european organization for nuclear research has spent 6 billion dollars and 2 decades in the construction of the large hadron collider. 6 billion dollars. this gigantic particle accelerator is searching for the higgs particle, science mumbo-jumbo aside... the team of scientists are working to recreate and analyze the big bang, the creation of everything. it has the potential to unlock some of the mysteries of our universe, but what if it fails?
if it fails, then that means that the collaborating countries spent an exorbitant amount of money to create the largest and most useless paper weight in the history of humanity. our world and society has numerous problems that 6 billion dollars may help solve. what is more important? advancing the understanding of our universe or creating a sustainable infrastructure in third world countries? i understand the purpose of the lhc, but i can't help but consider what 6 billion dollars may have done to establish infrastructure in third world countries or for that matter, the entire continent of africa. an infrastructure of this proportion may be the first step in providing clean water, healthy sanitation, shelter and health care to a population that needs it.
i guess it makes me wonder... are technology and industrial advancements the root of our problems?
is the answer, a life of simplicity?
*read ishmael by daniel quinn. it's a fantastic novel of ancient civilizations, the agricultural revolution, takers and leavers, as well as earth's sustainability.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
my infinite abyss involves wisdom, relationships, and community.
...and i will pursue what feels right.
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