In California, my current home state, one is surrounded by quite a few within the populace whose level of inanity seems as homogeneous and predictable as that of the Three Stooges. Perhaps the state motto should be changed to: “Too many lemmings, not enough cliffs.” But I say, in the midst of this mélange, one finds, profession by profession, the greatest practitioners in the world. Deny it who can, explain it who may—there it is.
Geese and Lemmings
Key Takeaways:
- The article highlights Nobel laureate Kip Thorne's theory that subtle, detectable gravitational field variations might be attempts at communication from distant civilizations.
- It explores humanity's innate desire for both certainty and mystery, exemplified by interwar British aviator-novelists who incorporated metaphysical themes like clairvoyance and time malleability into their works.
- The author delves into J.W. Dunne, an aircraft pioneer whose theories on time, dreams, and consciousness were considered profound yet baffling, suggesting a deeper understanding might be beyond ordinary comprehension.
- Concluding with personal anecdotes of witnessing inexplicable aerial phenomena, the piece underscores the persistent existence of mysteries that challenge conventional explanations and prompt humility before the incomprehensible.
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