Science: a faith-based initiative?
There are so many things in life that thrill me: the way the clouds get caught in the trees here in Vancouver, beautiful music — the way children laugh. And, of course, a well-crafted essay that articulates something novel that intuitively rings true. (For example, Paul Davies brilliant article in the New York Times.)
One of the struggles of my life is the intersection of science and spirituality — believing that there is more to life than what can be seen and measured through our limited understanding — and yet believing too that anything that is true has demonstrable consequence. In midlife, I have surrendered to the mystery, but I find such pleasure in those that dare to illuminate aspects of unanswerable questions.
The human mind: the source of so much pain, and so much potential bliss.