Introduction by LO: The origin of Life is a mystery despite millennia of human knowledge. This article gives a fresh perspective. Astronomer Sir Fred Hoyle (1915-2001) did not believe in the Big Bang although inventing this term on BBC radio himself. He believed in a hypothesis called panspermia (eg, my blogs) as the origin of Life on Earth. Panspermia is the...
Bacteria and Viruses
A few make a difference
2 May, 2022
Last Monday night, I was thinking how disappointing humans are as a species (eg, proxy World War III), while having my talk to God. A curious thought then entered my mind: "a few make a difference". After careful consideration, it could refer to anything (eg, animals, clouds, flowers, humans, insects, mountains, trees). A Google search revealed many quotes about...
China: from pragmatism to ideology?
26 Apr, 2022
American ideological wars have confused non-Western countries, like China and Russia. America (and Europe) look weak and vulnerable in their perspective. This may explain Putin's "historical blunder" by invading Ukraine. As Aristotle already stated: "A common danger unites even the bitterest enemies". I am confused by the apparent transformation of successful...
The viral role in the blueprint of Life
24 Apr, 2022
The 2022 Quanta article below, A Billion Years Before Sex, Ancient Cells Were Equipped for It, is rather technical to read. Nevertheless, it's a must-read as it reveals several very important issues. Most importantly, this article supports my theory that viruses play an important - if not essential - role in Evolution and in the blueprint of Life. The article does...
Why are anti-vax and pro-Russia linked?
20 Apr, 2022
Several articles (eg, EurActiv, Guardian, Politico) have already pointed out that the former anti-(Covid)-vax movement is now protesting pro-Russia, following the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. What do these people have in common? And why? The media refer to conspiracy groups (eg, Politico). That might be true but it's an oversimplification - in my view. These...
Foreign cash fleeing China adds insult to injury (Bloomberg)
2 Apr, 2022
Bloomberg BreakingViews title: Foreign cash fleeing China adds insult to injury Bloomberg BreakingViews alternative title: Easy come, easy go By: Pete Sweeney Date: 28 March 2022 "Beijing’s close ties with Moscow may be rattling foreign investors. A study by the Institute of International Finance found that China has been experiencing “unprecedented”...
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The asymptomatic Covid anomaly
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Ideology vs pragmatism
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2019 corona virus versus 1918 Spanish flu
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Awakening – a conceptual framework
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Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish (2)
One question says more than a thousand answers
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The ignorance of Nationalism and arrogance of Globalism
Arrogance of Left and Ignorance of Right
You can only hurt someone with the truth
Sumerian civilization (5): Soul vs Spirit
Everything follows Why
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The Great Flood (16,000 BC – 4,000 BC)
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The Seven Stages of Love – for Men
Love – a 7th Belief system
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Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.
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