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Karl Frank Jr.

In awe of the universe and addicted to life.
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Taming the Dragon | From the Wright Brothers to Musk's Dragon Capsule

With the United States, recently, and ironically landing a “UFO” on Mars, it’s amazing to think of how closely connected modern humanity is with those sepia colored fellas on silent film.

It's Perfectly Acceptable For Black People to Vote For Obama Just Because He Is Black

African Americans should not feel guilty about voting for Obama because of his dark skin color, and they should feel empowered to vote against Romney, for no other reason than his religion.

Self-Education: A Testimony and A Primer

Superstition, creativity, and imagination are essential to progress and science. Without them, there is nothing to test and falsify.

Is This The Final Federal Columbus Day in American History?

"It’s that spirit of wonder, Exploration Day advocates believe, that should be the focus of a national holiday." - Jeffrey Marlow Wired.com

Exploration Day Entering Stage 2 of Launch Sequence

A federal holiday dedicated to the increase of scientific and historical literacy, while annually kindling the hardwired exploratory spirit of all humankind.

Reading is Problem Solving

The story of the beginning of my life as a skeptical empiricist.

Hidden Beneath a Veil of "Ignorance as a Value" Lies a 21st Century Mass Enlightenment

The dialectical existance of both of these movements at the same time cause a feeling of insecurity about the future of humanity.

Opinion

So Long Sarah "Red" Flagg

Editor Sarah Flagg has a level of maturity and professionalism in her job as an editor that makes me believe she is going far in this business.

Liberalism is a Mindset Based on a Simple Equation

A person has to put their morality in a bit of a hierarchy, and if the general well being of human being is not at the top, then there is a programming error in that person's belief system.

The Freedom in Acknowledging the Illusion of Free Will

If you "decide" to read this, it won't be free will. Your mind is already made up before you are aware of it, so you might as well.

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