Science and Heart
Holy snapola!
Not today, but, some day, I shall have to teach you of the scientific method. Honestly, I think I'm going to have to write a book about it.
A bit of a preface though: there is much talk about "science" and how it "proves" things. First of all, proof only exists if you are making presuppositions. (If you can recall geometry proofs, you needed "givens.") Science never proves; it only provides supporting evidence. Next, science requires the scientific method—not just a hodgepodge of bold claims and sensitive emotions. Not last but quite possibly most important, scientific results need to be repeatable. Otherwise, it doesn't even count as supporting evidence.
Sigh. Science is beautiful, but, these days, the dignity of science is marred beyond recognition.
In other news, fasting is pretty cool. There was a cool prayer at church about fasting. Here is an excerpt that caught my attention: "Give us grace to use such abstinence that, our flesh being subdued to the Spirit, we may ever obey your godly motivations in righteousness and true holiness to your honor and glory" (emphasis mine).
It reminds me of an amazing fable about hearing a cricket in a noisy city. "My ears are no different from yours. It all depends on what you're listening for." Fasting is about listening to different things (the Spirit specifically). I've never devoted myself to lent too well, but I am trying this season, and it's been an educational experience already. Ask me about it sometime.
In other other news, logic really isn't popular. Formal argument isn't popular. Reading before exclaiming isn't popular. It's bloody exhausting. That's why I just want to write fiction, paint paintings, make comics, design games, and other such things.
In other^3 news, I may be submitting two of my paintings in a little competition! I have to get them framed, but it's totally an awesome opportunity! I should set up a little voting thing and see which two people like most.
Painting is a rough discipline. I think I know why schools threw it out: it's hard! Everybody says math is hard, but that's just because they can see how hard it is. Though writing is just as concrete, it requires more delicacy—like dancing or (wait for it) painting. As I continue to work with painting, I realize it is one more concrete skill. Math gives you rules that you follow to conclusions. Painting gives you rules that you follow to conclusions. Math, however, doesn't require your heart; painting does. BOOM. Realization: standardized tests are so popular because they require very little heart.
Even heart can be measured; the problem is that it requires heart to measure heart. In other words, to evaluation a person's emotional condition, you have to invest your own emotions. That's messy business, so let's just crush all spirits with standardized tests. Easy peasy.
Have you had hot chocolate recently? It's lovely. Have you sat in front of a fire recently? Also lovely. Have you gone dancing recently? So healthy. If you ever get an opportunity for an extracurricular activity, choose dancing, any dancing. Healthy in just about every way.
Well, I've dawdled enough. I have to start writing. Michael is doing well. Someday, (un)fortunately, I have to record audio of his story. It'll be great fun once I figure it out.
In any case, toodle-oo!
Not today, but, some day, I shall have to teach you of the scientific method. Honestly, I think I'm going to have to write a book about it.
A bit of a preface though: there is much talk about "science" and how it "proves" things. First of all, proof only exists if you are making presuppositions. (If you can recall geometry proofs, you needed "givens.") Science never proves; it only provides supporting evidence. Next, science requires the scientific method—not just a hodgepodge of bold claims and sensitive emotions. Not last but quite possibly most important, scientific results need to be repeatable. Otherwise, it doesn't even count as supporting evidence.
Sigh. Science is beautiful, but, these days, the dignity of science is marred beyond recognition.
In other news, fasting is pretty cool. There was a cool prayer at church about fasting. Here is an excerpt that caught my attention: "Give us grace to use such abstinence that, our flesh being subdued to the Spirit, we may ever obey your godly motivations in righteousness and true holiness to your honor and glory" (emphasis mine).
It reminds me of an amazing fable about hearing a cricket in a noisy city. "My ears are no different from yours. It all depends on what you're listening for." Fasting is about listening to different things (the Spirit specifically). I've never devoted myself to lent too well, but I am trying this season, and it's been an educational experience already. Ask me about it sometime.
In other other news, logic really isn't popular. Formal argument isn't popular. Reading before exclaiming isn't popular. It's bloody exhausting. That's why I just want to write fiction, paint paintings, make comics, design games, and other such things.
In other^3 news, I may be submitting two of my paintings in a little competition! I have to get them framed, but it's totally an awesome opportunity! I should set up a little voting thing and see which two people like most.
Painting is a rough discipline. I think I know why schools threw it out: it's hard! Everybody says math is hard, but that's just because they can see how hard it is. Though writing is just as concrete, it requires more delicacy—like dancing or (wait for it) painting. As I continue to work with painting, I realize it is one more concrete skill. Math gives you rules that you follow to conclusions. Painting gives you rules that you follow to conclusions. Math, however, doesn't require your heart; painting does. BOOM. Realization: standardized tests are so popular because they require very little heart.
Even heart can be measured; the problem is that it requires heart to measure heart. In other words, to evaluation a person's emotional condition, you have to invest your own emotions. That's messy business, so let's just crush all spirits with standardized tests. Easy peasy.
Have you had hot chocolate recently? It's lovely. Have you sat in front of a fire recently? Also lovely. Have you gone dancing recently? So healthy. If you ever get an opportunity for an extracurricular activity, choose dancing, any dancing. Healthy in just about every way.
Well, I've dawdled enough. I have to start writing. Michael is doing well. Someday, (un)fortunately, I have to record audio of his story. It'll be great fun once I figure it out.
In any case, toodle-oo!
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