The Unlikely Buddha

What is even more amazing is that Milton wrote Paradise Lost while he was completely blind. Milton began to lose his sight in his early 40s, and by the time he was 45, he was completely blind. This was a devastating blow to Milton, who had always been a voracious reader and writer. However, he refused to let his blindness stop him from pursuing his literary ambitions. Milton dictated Paradise Lost to a series of amanuenses, or assistants who took down his words as he spoke them. He also used a technique called "pricking," in which he would make indentations in the paper with a stylus, and then his amanuenses would fill in the words. The writing of Paradise Lost was a long and arduous process, taking Milton seven years to complete. However, the result was a work of staggering beauty and power. Paradise Lost tells the story of the Fall of Man, and it is a meditation on the nature of good and evil, free will and determinism, and the relationship between God and humanity. Milton...

The Grand Canyon National Monument designation protects  the water resources in the area from potential contamination from uranium mining. This is a major concern for the tribes in the area, as they rely on the water for drinking, irrigation, and religious purposes.  QUESTION Is there any direct evidence that current uranium mining around the Grand Canyon has polluted the water of that area. Not what 'could' happen, but what 'has"' happened up to now. ANSWER There is no direct evidence that current uranium mining around the Grand Canyon has polluted the water of that area. However, there is some indirect evidence that suggests that it is a potential problem. For example, a study by the U.S. Geological Survey found that uranium concentrations in groundwater near the Orphan Mine, which is located just outside Grand Canyon National Park, were above the EPA's drinking water standard. The study also found that the uranium concentrations were highest at springs downs...

Mark Zuckerberg: Elon, it's good to see you again. Elon Musk: Likewise, Mark. It's been a while. Mark Zuckerberg: I know, it has. We've been pretty busy, both of us. Elon Musk: That's for sure. I'm still trying to figure out how to get to Mars, and you're still trying to figure out how to keep people from hating you. Mark Zuckerberg: (laughs) That's one way of putting it. Elon Musk: So, how are we doing, Mark? Are we still competing with each other? Mark Zuckerberg: We are, but it's a friendly competition. We both want to make the world a better place, and we both think social media can play a big role in that. Elon Musk: I agree. Social media has the potential to connect people and share ideas in ways that were never before possible. But it also has the potential to be used for harm. Mark Zuckerberg: That's why it's so important that we use social media responsibly. We need to make sure that it's a force for good, not for evil. Elon Musk: I ...

Twitter once was a beacon of hope,  Now a wasteland of darkness and dope.  Where once we could share our thoughts and our dreams,  Now we're only left with Elon's screams. He has taken our platform and made it his own,  Renaming it "X" as if it were a throne.  He sits upon it and tweets his decrees,  While we all cower in fear of his knees. He has changed the rules, he has changed the game,  And now we are all just his little drones.  We can't speak out, we can't even complain,  For he will silence us with a single keystroke. Oh, Twitter, what have you become?  A twisted parody of what you once were.  A shadow of your former self Now nothing more than a tool for Elon's wealth. He has taken you from us, and there is nothing we can do.  We are all just pawns in his twisted game.  We are all just X's in his grand scheme.    -Unlikely Buddha

Steve was a theoretical physicist with a post doctorate degree. He was also a bit of a comic, and he loved to post funny things on his Twitter account, @UnlikelyBuddha One day, Steve was browsing Twitter when he came across a post by a young mother. The post was about how her toddler had just learned the word "quantum," and he was now running around the house saying, "Quantum! Quantum!" Steve found this post hilarious, and he retweeted it with the comment, "In a parallel universe, my toddler is running around the house saying, 'Buddha! Buddha!'" His girlfriend, who was a PhD in animal behavior, saw his tweet and laughed. "That's funny," she said. "But in a parallel universe, your toddler might not even be a toddler. He might be a cat, or a dog, or even a bird." "That's true," said Steve. "In a parallel universe, anything is possible. My toddler could be anything." "Even a theoretical physicist?...

Through the circles of Hell I did descend, And saw many a sinner condemned to their fate, But none so vile as the one I now name:  Cat, the liar, the cheat, the false-hearted mate Her eyes were as brown as the earth she trod, And her hair was as blonde as the sun above, But her heart was as black as the night that shrouds The souls of the damned in their eternal love. She lied to me, she betrayed me, she stole All that I had, and then left me for dead. But I will not rest until she is brought to heel, And I see her face twisted in pain and dread. For she is a liar, and liars must pay For their sins in the depths of the deepest Hell. And when she dies, she will be cast down To the lowest circle, where she will dwell In eternal torment, with all the other liars, And she will never know peace or respite. So let this be a warning to all who would Betray the trust of those who love them so dearly   - Unlikely Buddha ©2023

In recent years, there has been a decline in the quality of new physics students. This decline is due to a number of factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, which limited classroom time and online training for high school students. As a result, many students entering college are not well-prepared for the rigors of physics courses. One way to address this problem is to require all freshmen to attend basic classes designed to fill in the gaps in their knowledge on math, science, and English writing. These classes could be offered during the summer or during the first semester of college. They would provide students with the foundation they need to succeed in more advanced physics courses . In addition to requiring basic classes, colleges could also offer more support to students who are struggling in physics. This support could include tutoring, supplemental instruction, and peer mentoring. Colleges could also work with high schools to ensure that students are well-prepared for physics...