United States Aerospace System Working at one of the busiest airports, at one of the busiest general aviation airport, I consider myself to be an extremely busy instructor. Airspace is a huge part of my daily teaching curriculum. I have…
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Living in Space has many different problems and complications that are needed to be overcome before space travel and living is economically and biologically viable. Some of these problems include the effects of weightlessness or microgravity, Fitness, general wellbeing and…
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In a universe as massive as our own, it would be selfish to even fathom the possibility of solitude in such an astronomical place. If we are truly alone, then what’s with all the wasted space? Allow me to change…
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Once again the A.D.D. in me yells out! Well, as well as you can yell writing! But, my point is that it seems to me, that we (humans) would need the integrating and not the Aliens. For if they are…
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I am sure I’m not the only one wondering why there has been no new Einstein? or Newton? for that matter. So what made Einstein so special? Many of Einstein’s contemporaries testified that he was not unusually talented mathematically. Instead,…
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Is general science for the pursuit of truth or profit? Modern science, like religion, has become a series of narrow dogmas that assumes certain beliefs and does everything it can to justify it. Today’s science’s most common beliefs is that…
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There are only two factors that affect intelligence: genes and the environment. Since then, there has been a constant tug of war between the importance of “nature or nurture”, to assess a person’s mental and physical prowess. Whereas a person may…
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Imagine that you’re sitting outside on a sunny, cloudless day. You look up at a flock of sparrows that’s passing through your backyard, and as you follow them you accidentally look at the sun. The intense light blinds you for…
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Empiricism is the theory of knowledge that claims that most or all our knowledge is obtained through sensory experience, rather than through rational deduction or innateness. Empiricists such as John Locke and David Hume emphasize the role of evidence and…
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Flying through turbulence can prompt even the hardiest of air travelers to reach for their seat belt. With around 65% of weather-related aircraft incidents attributed to turbulence, it can certainly be problematic. But experiencing the odd bumpy flight is completely…
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