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ISS007-E-10807 (21 July 2003) --- This view of Earth's horizon as the sunsets over the Pacific Ocean was taken by an Expedition 7 crewmember onboard the International Space Station (ISS). Anvil tops of thunderclouds are also visible. Credit: Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center

Image Credit: ISS007-E-10807 (21 July 2003) – Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center

Science Continues to Reduce Suffering

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Read Richard’s current thoughts about transhumanism and related fringe topics here.


Promising results from first gene therapy clinical trial for Parkinson’s disease reported

While those who pray and give glory to imaginary creatures make me angry and ruin my day, the slow, tedious, but incredibly effective march of science and technology makes my day while reminding me that not all of the world is silly. Scientists work so hard over many years and decades, leading to brilliant breakthroughs that provide relief from suffering religion can only fantasize about. While some people pack churches and waste their time praying, scientists act, and through their action create results.

The person that benefits from science yet faithfully commits to an imaginary deity is not only a hypocrite but also a monster.

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