The Unlikely Buddha

 No DMs? Oh, the irony of it all, To post "No DMs" on your social media wall. You're on a platform designed for connecting, But you're putting up a sign that says "stay away, I'm not interested in interacting." Why do you do it? Is it to feel important? To make people beg for your attention? Or are you just afraid of what they might say? Whatever the reason, it's a bit silly, To post "No DMs" and then wonder why no one talks to you. It's like putting up a "No Trespassing" sign on your front lawn, And then getting upset when people don't come over to visit. So here's a tip: if you don't want people to DM you, Just delete your social media accounts altogether. That way, you can be sure that no one will bother you. But if you're still on social media, And you're posting "No DMs," Just know that you're sending mixed signals. You're saying "I want to be connected," But you're also...

Quantum Nothingness What is this void that fills the space  Between the atoms and the rays?  What is this silence that pervades The cosmic symphony of waves? Is it the absence of all things  Or the potential of all forms? Is it the canvas of all dreams  Or the graveyard of all storms?  I wonder if I could explore  This hidden realm of mystery And find the secrets at its core  That shape the laws of history  But how can I perceive what lies  Beyond the reach of sight and sound? How can I grasp what defies The logic of the world around?  Perhaps I need a different eye  A vision of the inner sense  A faculty that can descry  The subtle essence of existence  Perhaps I need a different ear  A hearing of the silent voice  A faculty that can revere  The harmony of silent noise  Perhaps I need a different mind  A wisdom of the paradox  A faculty that can unwind  The riddles of the quantum bo...

  Bigfoot Stands tall and proud and green,  Witness to the passage of time,  To the comings and goings of beings,  And the creatures that roam its glen. Has seen the Adirondacks change,  From forests to towns and cities,  From peace to war, from love to hate,  From hope to despair, and all the cries. Has seen the seasons come and go,  The snows fall and melt,  The leaves bud and blossom,  And the trees shed their leaves in felt. Has seen the animals come and go,  The bears and deer and wolves,  The birds and fish and insects,  All living their lives in harmony,  But not without conflict, as is the case. Has seen the humans come and go,  The hunters and trappers,  The loggers and miners,  The tourists and hikers,  Who sometimes leave behind their trash. Has seen the good and the bad,  The love and the hate,  The laughter and the tears,  The joy and the sorrow, and all the fate. Has se...

There was a famous exchange between Ludwig Wittgenstein and  Elizabeth Anscombe He asked why people had once  thought the sun revolved around the earth?  She replied because it appeared that way. He then asked, what if the earth had benn rotated on its axis? It is sometimes asked what our everyday experience would be in the Many Worlds or Everette Formulation of quantum mechanics. In the Everette formulation, also known as the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics, every possible outcome of a quantum event occurs in a separate universe. This means that there are an infinite number of universes, each with its own unique history and laws of physics. Our everyday experience would be the same in each of these universes, as we would only be aware of the universe in which we are currently living.  However, if we were to interact with a quantum system in a way that created a superposition of states, we would be able to experience different outcomes in different u...

In the Everett formulation of quantum mechanics, superconductivity can be described as a process in which all possible outcomes of a quantum measurement are realized in different branches of the wavefunction. In the case of superconductivity, the different branches of the wavefunction correspond to different configurations of the Cooper pairs, which are pairs of electrons that are bound together by the exchange of virtual photons.  When a superconductor is cooled below its critical temperature, all of the possible configurations of the Cooper pairs become equally likely, and the wavefunction of the superconductor splits into a huge number of branches, each corresponding to a different configuration of the Cooper pairs. In each branch of the wavefunction, the Cooper pairs are able to flow through the superconductor without any resistance. This is because the electrons in the Cooper pairs are perfectly synchronized, and they move together as a single unit. As a result, there is no...

The United States has had a long and complicated relationship with Saudi Arabia. The two countries have been allies for decades, but their relationship has been increasingly strained in recent years. There are a number of reasons why the United States should sever ties to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is a human rights violator. The Saudi government has a long history of human rights abuses, including the oppression of women, the persecution of religious minorities, and the use of torture.  The United States has repeatedly ignored or downplayed these abuses in order to maintain its relationship with Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is a destabilizing force in the Middle East. The Saudi government has been involved in a number of conflicts in the Middle East, including the war in Yemen.  These conflicts have led to widespread death and destruction, and they have destabilized the region. Saudi Arabia is not a reliable ally. The Saudi government has made a number of decisions that have un...

Franklin is a town in and the county seat of Macon County, North Carolina, United States.  It is situated within the Nantahala National Forest. The population was reported to be 4,175 in the 2020 census, an increase from the total of 3,845 tabulated in 2010. Franklin is known for its beautiful scenery, outdoor activities, and gem mining.  The town is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and is home to several waterfalls, hiking trails, and whitewater rafting opportunities.  Franklin is also home to the Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum, which houses a collection of over 100,000 gems and minerals from around the world. In addition to its natural beauty, Franklin also has a rich history and culture.  The town was founded in 1820 and was named for Jesse Franklin, one of two state commissioners who surveyed and organized the town.  Franklin served as the county seat of Macon County when it was formed in 1828. Today, Franklin is a thriving community with a variety of...