But down deep, at the molecular heart of life we're essentially identical to trees.

Nothing disturbs me more than the glorification of stupidity.

All inquires carry with them some element of risk. There is no guarantee that the universe will conform to our predispositions.

UFOs: The reliable cases are uninteresting and in the interesting cases are unreliable.

Demon mean knowledge in Greek, especially about the material world. Science means knowledge in Latin. A jurisdictional dispute is exposed, even if we look no further

In science it often happens that scientists say, "You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken..."

When permitted to listen to alternative opinions and engage in substantive debate, people have been known to change their minds. It can happen.