The world is a large and wonderful place filled with numerous opportunities. It is often said that if we work hard enough we can do anything. While I like that can-do attitude, the fact is it is a bit of a hyperbole. Even with all that we have, we simply do not have enough to do everything we may like to do. Our resources are great, but they are limited.  Read More »

I am a big proponent of basic science. That is science for science's sake. By taking an interest in a question, even one that on the surface can seem mundane, research can lead to unexpected, exciting, and important discoveries.  Read More »

Some ProgressiveU.org readers may remember Brian Switek from his time writing for this very website under the moniker “Evolution Geek.” Since his time at ProU he has made a name for himself as a freelance science writer. He currently blogs for The Smithsonian Magazine’s Dinosaur Tracking and maintains his own blog, Laelaps.  Read More »

Abraham Lincoln stood in the middle of the crowd chatting with a friend. Just then a man passed by and remarked: "That Lincoln; what an ugly face he has." Lincoln, on the other hand, didn't lose his temper. He replied to his companion,"I suppose God loves ugly people. That's why he made so many of them."  Read More »

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As a few of you know, I've volunteered to be the creator of a podcast for ProgressiveU. This idea came about a while ago, and due to time constraints, equipment hiccups, and other problems, I've been having trouble getting this podcast together as it should be.  Read More »

There was this story I once read in which one of the characters was a man who wished to live as long as possible. His methology stemmed from one understanding - that boredom creates the most excruciating sensation of time's slow passing. Thus he did his utmost to promote boredom in his life and shied away from any activity in which one could derive interest.  Read More »

So, one of my medical school interviews was with a lawyer. Strangest interview I've had yet, but he went into a whole slew of different ethical issues I might face as a physician. Among them is the ethics I am going to discuss today.  Read More »