2023/05/22

Todays Thought

 A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

When I am asked, “What, in your view, is the worst human rights problem in the world today?” I reply: “Absolute poverty.” This is not the answer most journalists expect. It is neither sexy nor legalistic. But it is true. 

-Mary Robinson, 7th President of Ireland (b. 21 May 1944)

2023/05/18

Todays Thought

 A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

No man treats a motorcar as foolishly as he treats another human being. When the car will not go, he does not attribute its annoying behavior to sin; he does not say, "You are a wicked motorcar, and I shall not give you any more petrol until you go." He attempts to find out what is wrong and to set it right. An analogous way of treating human beings is, however, considered to be contrary to the truths of our holy religion. 

-Bertrand Russell, philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (18 May 1872-1970)

2023/05/17

Phoenix's Metrocenter mall is getting a big farewell party. Here are all the details

 Phoenix's Metrocenter mall is getting a big farewell party. Here are all the details

Todays Thought

 A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

Most creativity is a transition from one context into another where things are more surprising. There's an element of surprise, and especially in science, there is often laughter that goes along with the 'Aha'. Art also has this element. Our job is to remind us that there are more contexts than the one that we're in -- the one that we think is reality. 

-Alan Kay, computer scientist (b. 17 May 1940)

Todays Thought

It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.  -Edmund Hillary, mountaineer and explorer (20 Jul 1919-2008)