One understands why humans desire so strongly and persistently to be in the loving care of an omnipotent being (“God”). That desire underlies a great deal of the pre-modern religions and traditions that Science has often arrogantly dismissed as immature thoughts of humans who lacked scientific culture. It was Albert Einstein, genius of physics, who declared “It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity.” Science is our creation. Science can offer tools and technologies to make our plans practical, to manifest a design into reality. So when I asked you reader, whether you want a sense of meaning in your life, I was being sneaky.

Source: CBC News July 02, 2022 18:59 UTC