The idea of modifying or completely altering genes in search for cures for diseases and physical/mental improvement is certainly compelling. There’s a whole movement in support of this idea when it comes to humans. Let’s sit back and explore the idea of genetic engineering. I will show why I think genetic engineering is dangerous and virtually impossible to master. Read the rest of this entry »
Why do I believe in God? (Part 3 of X)
May 27, 2008
It is remarkable how much I screwed up my life, missed all trains and was sleeping on the subway bench like a hopeless bum. Well not literally but you get the metaphor, right? And I was still able to stand up and fight my way through memories that dragged me down, lost chances, lack of hope, devastating pessimism and all other lollipops my life stuck in my cheek. Like a bad movie line, darkness hits people once in a while unless one is incredibly lucky. Some are swallowed in, others feel like at home. But me — total hibernation. That went on for years. Actually 4 years… Total de-socialization, life-o-phobia, unrepairable cynicism. Yes, that was part of my recent history. I am now experiencing a major lag which I can probably even blame on celestial misalignment, but it all breaks down to me. “Me” is the fellow I should ask about what happened. Read the rest of this entry »
