Philosophy [CCXLIII] Utilitarianism..

Some political philosophy notes on Jeremy Bentham and his classical utilitarianism are now posted over at ‘philosophy indefinitely‘, feel free to read them here: https://philosophyindefinitely.wordpress.com/2022/04/08/jeremy-benthams-classical-utilitarianism/

Making EVs Mainstream Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint…

“Making EVs Mainstream Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint” read it at lifewire.com https://www.lifewire.com/making-evs-mainstream-is-a-marathon-not-a-sprint-5225294

Researchers identified over 5,500 new viruses in the ocean, including a missing link in viral evolution…

“An analysis of the genetic material in the ocean has identified thousands of previously unknown RNA viruses and doubled the number of phyla, or biological groups, of viruses thought to exist” https://phys.org/news/2022-04-viruses-ocean-link-viral-evolution.html

Microplastics found in lung tissue from live human beings for the first time…

“Microplastics found in lung tissue from live human beings for the first time” read the article at Phys.org https://phys.org/news/2022-04-microplastics-lung-tissue-human.html

relax…

When the mind is allowed to relax, inspiration often follows… Phil Jackson

‘This is a crazy, unjust attack’: Pink Floyd re-form to support Ukraine | Pink Floyd | The Guardian…

“‘Disgusted by the Russian invasion, David Gilmour speaks about band’s first brand new song in 28 years, which samples a Ukrainian musician now on the front line” https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/apr/07/pink-floyd-reform-to-support-ukraine

Ozone may be heating the planet more than we realize: Ozone in the atmosphere found to have weakened one of Earth’s main cooling mechanisms — ScienceDaily…

Summary: New research reveals ozone in the lower atmosphere in particular contributed to warming in the Southern Ocean – which absorbs much of the planet’s excess heat – more than previously realized. The study shows that ozone is more than just a pollutant, but also may be playing a significant role in climate change… Ozone […]

Russia could end its role in the International Space Station by 2024, say experts | Live Science…

Russia could end its cooperation on the International Space Station in as little as two years, using the sanctions imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine as an excuse, according to space experts… Russia could end its role in the International Space Station by 2024, say experts | Live Science

knowledge… technology…

Can you avoid knowledge? You cannot! Can you avoid technology? You cannot! Things are going to go ahead in spite of ethics, in spite of your personal beliefs, in spite of everything… JOSE M. R. DELGADO

Blog updates…

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Philosophical review, Vol. IV Issue III, David Hume and do we know what is real?…

Summary Enlightenment Historical period: Enlightenment/Age of Revolution Branch: Epistemology School/Movement: Empiricism, Scepticism Lecture series: History of philosophy Lectures #46, #47 Original post date: 2020-05-02, 2020-05-12 Philosophers: David Hume Lecture notes Lecture # 46 – David Hume Over a period of about fifty years there was a change from John Locke’s almost rationalistic optimism about the […]

“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh…

Female hormones could provide clues to higher risk of dementia in women…

“Female hormones could provide clues to higher risk of dementia in women” https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-04-reproductive-factors-dementia.html

Scientists urge end to fossil fuel use as landmark IPCC report readied | Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) | The Guardian…

“Scientists urge end to fossil fuel use as landmark IPCC report readied | Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) | The Guardian” https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/03/scientists-urge-end-to-fossil-fuel-use-as-landmark-ippc-report-readied

“When completely relaxed, we experience the essence of our being, the deep silence that knows everything as it is.” ~ Haemin Sunim…

best guesses…

No one actually knows what the hell they’re doing. Everyone is just working off their current best guess. Mark Manson

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 40, including the Bucha killings | Ukraine | The Guardian…

“Ukraine accuses Russian forces of war crimes, as Volodymyr Zelenskiy visits scene of alleged atrocities” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/04/russia-ukraine-war-what-we-know-on-day-40-including-the-bucha-killings