The problem with rapid advances in society and technology is that often we're so concerned with answering the question, can we, that we forget to ask, should we. This question is much more difficult to answer, and in the rush to develop the next big breakthrough, people raising legitimate concerns are often drowned out in … Continue reading Kurt Vonnegut and Romanticism
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Real Bible Studies: The Tower of Babel
Following the story of the flood, Genesis 10 goes into the descendants of Noah's sons, Shem, Japheth, and Ham. Ham's son Canaan, previously cursed by Noah for something his father actually did, is cited as the progenitor of many of the tribes the Israelites will have issues with as they move into the "promised land" … Continue reading Real Bible Studies: The Tower of Babel
Cheese Toast
A few years ago, I set up a photo album on Facebook called The Cheese Toast Project. On its surface, it appeared to be little more than photos of cheese toast I'd had for breakfast each morning, but my intent was for it to be an experiment in language. Specifically, I wanted to demonstrate the … Continue reading Cheese Toast
