The lionfish, is a fierce predator. It is native to ranges in the Pacific Ocean and is one of the many invasive species brought the to American continent by humans or human travel. Like so many species who find themselves without any natural predators or competition, it has succeeded vociferously. The species was likely introduced to […]Read Post ›
There are many things of which I am sure. But certainties are boring so why delve into that which is well-known and concrete? Why not instead spend our time on the shaky and unstable ground of the uncertain? If nothing else, at least our proverbial deaths will be metaphorically exciting. Now I am uncertain of […]Read Post ›
We are each bounded by our own experience. In some ways, we are our experience. I am the cumulative sum of what I have perceived, felt, thought, etc. Obviously, that premise ignores some rather important biological realities, but I hope it helps to illustrate how impossible it is for the average human to put their own […]Read Post ›
If you will permit me a gross generalization: Apocalyptic visions of the future are anything but new to humanity. Many religions are founded on just that: an apocalyptic future in which all is lost and–in some cases–rebuilt. Popular culture, alongside religious culture, has also long held a penchant for the apocalyptic. Visions of the future […]Read Post ›
Free speech is often one of the most trophied rights of western societies. The right to speak freely, however, is often accompanied by some version of the adage: “You have freedom to speak but no freedom from the consequences of your speech.” Freedom of the press and freedom of assembly are included in free speech […]Read Post ›
If you have been paying attention to the news lately, you may have seen something that surprised you: Elon Musk, Stephen Hawking, Steve Wozniak, Bill Gates, and others have publicly voiced fears about Artificial Intelligence–existential fears. Cue Sci-Fi references. These otherwise unabashed proponents of tech have become the new vanguard of sorts: a voice of […]Read Post ›
I apologize for the political post. No one likes politics. What I discuss in this post may be one of the reasons for that distaste. Let me preface this by saying that neither of the ideologies embodied by the major political parties appeal to me–which is related to what this piece is about. I consider some of […]Read Post ›
Bradford Windley 