Musings on the Social Brain

01.22.10 Posted in Politics, Science by e

Science and technology have given mankind great insight into himself.  Conversely, it is for the avoidance of human suffering that we alter science and technology the most.  And this brings me to many questions.
Is human need what drives our intuition?  Is survival the most powerful social emotion?
And if so, can we not as a “warring [...]


HAPPY Act…It would make me happy, but how about you? Woof!

10.15.09 Posted in Politics by west

Rep. Thaddeus McCotter of Michigan has introduced a bill that would give taxpayers a $3,500 a year deduction for pet care expenses. The HAPPY or Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years Act would relieve some of the financial stress associated with pet care. Especially in times like these when unemployment is so [...]


Obama speech to HRC

10.11.09 Posted in Politics by west