Philosophic Thought of the Day (or Month)

Biology is the standard of judgement. Physics is fundamental in the world, but biology is fundamental to us in any action we take.

We need to be careful to find out the affect of chemicals and technologies on our health and happiness and on the health and happiness of those we love.

The things some people say — “This is cool” or “but it’s shiny” or “but better living through chemistry!” or “you are anti-science!!” — are not standards of judgement, and are no substitute for knowing the biological consequences of technology and of our actions. We are free to evade reality, but we are not free to escape the consequences of our evasions.