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A long history of the supposed struggle between science and the humanities and an argument for their synthesis or partnership. From that rare intersection of clear eyed pragmatist and muddle headed theorist, who also love the humanities.
— Aug 30, 2026 09:13AM
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Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin were born on the same day. February 12, 1809.
— Oct 07, 2026 05:50AM
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The author asserts the alleged conflict between science and religion is partly and aspect of the human propensity for polar argument. He notes that Science and Religion are non overlapping magisterial (NOMA). Science being concerned with the factual nature of the natural world, and religion dealing with the meaning of life and proper conduct of our lives.
— Sep 21, 2026 09:39AM
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The authors depth and breadth of knowledge is astounding. For example, he purchased a 16th century compendium on animals and learned Latin in part to read it. I find it amazing that his PhD dealt principally with land mollusks of the Caribbean.
— Sep 16, 2026 10:48AM
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“The fox has many tricks. The hedgehog has but one, but that is the best of all.”
Archilochus, Carmina Archilochi: The Fragments of Archilochos
Stephen Pressfield referenced this ancient quote as metaphor for the vast Persian military against the Greek phalanx at Thermopylae. The phalanx being the embodiment of the Hedgehog 🦔.
— Aug 25, 2026 09:49AM
Archilochus, Carmina Archilochi: The Fragments of Archilochos
Stephen Pressfield referenced this ancient quote as metaphor for the vast Persian military against the Greek phalanx at Thermopylae. The phalanx being the embodiment of the Hedgehog 🦔.