Thank you for the excellent essay reminding us to maintain balance in our thinking. When I read, listen, and think about the dangers evolving from the effects of climate change, the heat dome, wild fires, melting polar ice and warming oceans, the Web telescope photos offer the possibility of more revealing glimpses into the origin of the universe. As tiny as we are in this universe, yes, our travails do seem insignificant. At the same time, these photos from a very distant past, also emphasize the importance of working globally to change and improve upon the damaging effect of human activity on our home planet.
Comparisons do help in making sense of seemingly divergent events. Politically, we have witnessed the cowardice of Republicans and a few Democrats seeking financial advantage by aligning themselves with a rich, television personality pretending to be a qualified candidate for the Presidency, i.e., Trump. Compare the behavior of these Republicans with the courageous stance taken by Republicans Kinzinger and Chaney who recognize treasonous acts but use the laws of our nation to investigate and present the perpetrators of the treason to the people of our nation. Heard this morning on a news program that a small percentage of the American public are watching the Hearings on the January 6th assault. The larger percentage not paying attention may be compared to the climate change deniers. So- how do we go forward?
My interest in earth rather than space right now. We have sufficiently messed up earth , so why go to spece to mess with that too! Feeling cynical right now!
I like this essay. Something written in WHAT UNITES US about service "On a personal level, service may be considered a virtue. But in a democratic society such as ours, we must consider it a necessity. " The workings of the James Webb Space Telescope.
I agree 100% with the juxtaposition of Manchin and Webb. Sadly, there are millions and millions of people who disregard science in favor of opinion. As a nation and a world, it is time to forego the conservative/liberal and left/right labels and work towards a future in which we can survive and thrive as one people.
I am in agreement with your closing remark: "it is better to bet on the helpers more than the obstructionists, the builders more than the destroyers, and the dreamers more than the cynics."
I’ve been calling Manchin “Lucy van Pelt” for months. Glad you posted the footage. Like poor Charlie B., the clueless Dems fall for it EVERY TIME. ~MickPea on Twitter
Our planet, which most normal people love and cherish, is in danger. But I don`t think that too much science will really save it. It has to be helped from both sides: natural solutions & scientific ones. If it`s only science it will certainly be too far from human values and human values are more important than we want to admit.
When one is ill one doesn`t have to run asap to the doctor because often simple ways can make us well; those which our past generations know and tell us about. The question we need to ask ourselves: what is good and what is helpful and what is harmful? I know that there are many who do not believe in natural healing methods, I do and will always believe in them for many reasons. Important is always to keep in mind the goals but just as important are the means to reach those goals.
End all wars between Nations; and, put those military budgets into a cooperative space program. The "spin offs" from those programs just might help solve our "endless (on a limited planet with limited resources) population growth (read the book, "Limited Growth") problem.
Thank you so much for introducing me and I'm sure many others to Mr. Gregory Robinson‼️
Thank you for the excellent essay reminding us to maintain balance in our thinking. When I read, listen, and think about the dangers evolving from the effects of climate change, the heat dome, wild fires, melting polar ice and warming oceans, the Web telescope photos offer the possibility of more revealing glimpses into the origin of the universe. As tiny as we are in this universe, yes, our travails do seem insignificant. At the same time, these photos from a very distant past, also emphasize the importance of working globally to change and improve upon the damaging effect of human activity on our home planet.
Comparisons do help in making sense of seemingly divergent events. Politically, we have witnessed the cowardice of Republicans and a few Democrats seeking financial advantage by aligning themselves with a rich, television personality pretending to be a qualified candidate for the Presidency, i.e., Trump. Compare the behavior of these Republicans with the courageous stance taken by Republicans Kinzinger and Chaney who recognize treasonous acts but use the laws of our nation to investigate and present the perpetrators of the treason to the people of our nation. Heard this morning on a news program that a small percentage of the American public are watching the Hearings on the January 6th assault. The larger percentage not paying attention may be compared to the climate change deniers. So- how do we go forward?
Very well said ! Without hope we have nothing ! Essays like this give us the hope that our concern for the common good will prevail !
Looking through the eyes of the Webb, I saw the beginning of time and I am at peace.
This article made me a little hopeful. Just slightly
Is this Jebb Clampet? Thought so.
I loved the ending. When I get too involved in all the cynicism I have to remember to stop giving them free rent in my head.
My interest in earth rather than space right now. We have sufficiently messed up earth , so why go to spece to mess with that too! Feeling cynical right now!
I like this essay. Something written in WHAT UNITES US about service "On a personal level, service may be considered a virtue. But in a democratic society such as ours, we must consider it a necessity. " The workings of the James Webb Space Telescope.
Amen! to your last paragraph.
I love when you say, "we need to find inspiration to keep going." We are blessed to have Joe Biden as our President.
I agree 100% with the juxtaposition of Manchin and Webb. Sadly, there are millions and millions of people who disregard science in favor of opinion. As a nation and a world, it is time to forego the conservative/liberal and left/right labels and work towards a future in which we can survive and thrive as one people.
I am in agreement with your closing remark: "it is better to bet on the helpers more than the obstructionists, the builders more than the destroyers, and the dreamers more than the cynics."
I’ve been calling Manchin “Lucy van Pelt” for months. Glad you posted the footage. Like poor Charlie B., the clueless Dems fall for it EVERY TIME. ~MickPea on Twitter
Needed is a new acronym for the likes of Manchin and Sinema: DINOs, as in Democrats In Name Only.
Our planet, which most normal people love and cherish, is in danger. But I don`t think that too much science will really save it. It has to be helped from both sides: natural solutions & scientific ones. If it`s only science it will certainly be too far from human values and human values are more important than we want to admit.
When one is ill one doesn`t have to run asap to the doctor because often simple ways can make us well; those which our past generations know and tell us about. The question we need to ask ourselves: what is good and what is helpful and what is harmful? I know that there are many who do not believe in natural healing methods, I do and will always believe in them for many reasons. Important is always to keep in mind the goals but just as important are the means to reach those goals.
End all wars between Nations; and, put those military budgets into a cooperative space program. The "spin offs" from those programs just might help solve our "endless (on a limited planet with limited resources) population growth (read the book, "Limited Growth") problem.