That we can now think of no mechanism for astrology is relevant but unconvincing. No mechanism was known, for example, for continental drift when it was proposed by Wegener. Nevertheless, we see that Wegener was right, and those who objected on the grounds of unavailable mechanism were wrong.

What an astonishing thing a book is.

Advances in medicine and agriculture have saved vastly more lives than have been lost in all the wars in history.

Real patriots ask questions.

I am not an atheist. An atheist is someone who has compelling evidence that there is no Judeo-Christian-Islamic God. I am not that wise, but neither do I consider there to be anything approaching adequate evidence for such a god. Why are you in such a hurry to make up your mind? Why not simply wait until there is compelling evidence?

We live at a moment when our relationships to each other, and to all other beings with whom we share this planet, are up for grabs.

Science is far from a perfect instrument of knowledge. It's just the best we have.