Slow scientific growth?

 I have mentioned it in my book Human Element of the Human.  Scientific thinking became hugely popular thanks to the 'omnipotent' god dethroning almost all 'known' proponents of whatever peculiarity, abnormality, or all other notable things of the world. And,  science continued it, more and more of such 'unexplainables' finding an easy explanation or cure. Now, as our stock of unexplainables dwindle, won't scientific progress slow down? If so, what will happen to scientific thinking?

Book Review: DREAMS Takeoff

 DREAMS Takeoff by Jason Hallenborg The book begins with the memories his father and a significant advice he got - To achieve success, have a career goal. And his goal becomes one of becoming a commercial pilot.

The book begins by narrating his childhood, the loving involvement of his father, and the helpful stance, he always took. Like the remarkable ways, he was made to "experience flight before choosing it", having expressed his desire to be a commercial pilot. How his dad will become an epitome of creativity, while suggesting novel paths and approaches to achieve his dream. Like making him practice in a cockpit filled with technical equipment similar to that he would have to attend to while flying later. More adventures follow, of cross-country flying, of a private pilot checkride, and of course, followed by a coveted licence.

The struggles to get a multi-engine rating follow, his dad's strong presence felt in all the hurdles that are victoriously passed. Followed by a message he was waiting for - "Congratulations, you’re hired". His father develops health issues needing constant attention.

This is a remarkable read, indeed. Just as we see the dad's unfailing love and support taking his son's ambitions to its fulfillment, we see the son following his dad with utmost dedication, care, and love. It is an engaging book with a wonderful story. A father's attachment, love, and ingenuity reverberate through its pages, making us cherish greatly, his efforts to turn a child's dream into a reality.

Book Review - A BROTHER’S INSIGHT

 A BROTHER’S INSIGHT by Joe-Joe McManus, PhD 

The book is full of everything unusual.

A mom and dad saying they would like to adopt a baby who might not otherwise be adopted. and choosing a Black child. The dad born to an Irish Catholic Grandpa and an English Protestant Grandma. And the mom, Jewish. Well, for Joe the younger one, there isn't a better context to understand the many dimensions of systemic racism.

The book begins with vibrating episodes of his childhood, followed by even more absorbing experiences of the author's stay at Soviet Union. More exciting interludes with those back in the USA, then follow. The book contains honest, illuminating and deep discussions about topics that not only exude the threat of racism, but also identify the efforts to spread the idea that white supremacy is something natural. Like, encouraging a cultivated ignorance about its dangers. Or, stuff like racist gaslighting to justify it.

Now comes a difficult part. An overview of the options available for a white antiracist, in view of the stress it can cause. How, an antiracist needs to start internally, and what all ways one can unlearn racism and take steps to build up ethnic inclusiveness.

This book describes a full life, infused with brotherly joy, yet struck with racism, heartbreak, and pain. This can act as a guide for the non-racist while being a worthy memoir. Quite striking is his daughter’s brave mandate to “do more”” after the murder of George Floyd. This book is a reminder to everyone committed to the fight for racial justice, for actions rooted in wisdom, courage, and love.

Book Review: DEMOCRACY AND SOLIDARITY

 DEMOCRACY AND SOLIDARITY by JAMES DAVISON HUNTER is a book that shows American democracy as something far from healthy, but not dead. And how, all, both the Left and the Right, are resorting to authoritarian tendencies to impose 'an artificial solidarity', as a correction.

The book is in four parts. It begins with an examination of the cultural crisis, a liberal democracy faces today, and its manifestation in USA. Part II probes into the social movements and efforts that went into the building of this nation, and the role played by 'intellectuals'. Part III dwells deeper, and traces the events and occurrences that keep America healthy as a lively and evolving syncretism. It looks into the events of the past to show how, culture is constantly modulating the path, politics chooses to follow. And lastly, Part IV remind us that this is not all. There is always something more than ideology and political warfare.

This book is more of an abstract discussion on topics like cultural and statistical roots of ideals, dehumanizing tendencies of late modern democracy, or a latent authoritarian impulse. Rather than focusing simply on the political, it traces the history of accusations and counter-accusations of election-rigging, voter fraud, and theft becoming a common factor in American state and statecraft for quite some time, attributing it to philosophical reasons like the influence of nihilism.

This will be a great help for those looking for a deeper insight into American politics, as well as for research. An exhaustive collection of notes and references makes the index too, a perfect fit for it.

Another Book

 Evolution and the Future of the Unique Human

What we see these days as a human need not be the same as the one resulted from evolution or something like a creation. By living many a generation of civilized life, certain particularities seem to have found a way into the natural human, making it a far different form of life from all the other ones of this planet. If only we study, how it would have happened, we can make firm predictions about the future, and well-prepare ourselves for the challenges ahead.

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