To forgive is to let go. To fail to forgive is to hold on. It is interesting to think about all the reasons why we might hold on to something that hurt us rather than to let it go. One reason is a desire for justice. We want the other person, the one who hurt us, to be held responsible. We might want reparations or some sort of action to be taken that attempts to right the wrong. We also want to hear the other person admit what they did and to show remorse. We want to know they “get†what they did … [Read more...] about Forgiveness
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Sci-Fi Film Fest: Talking The Rise of Skywalker (Pt 1)
Welcome back to the ongoing Emerging Scholars Network Sci-Fi Film Festival! I'm having conversations on various classic and current science fiction movies. Feel free to watch along and join the conversation. This week's film is 2019's Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker. The conclusion of the 40+ year Star Wars saga was too big for one guest, so this week I'm joined by previous contributors Mike Beidler and Sam Blair and new addition to the festival Will Rose. The conversation was also two big for one post, … [Read more...] about Sci-Fi Film Fest: Talking The Rise of Skywalker (Pt 1)
Science Corner: I-9, Two Forms of Identification, and Your Genome
"Of course he became a supervillain; his name was Victor von Doom." Such sentiments are common about (and among) fictional characters; naturally Remus Lupin is the one who got bit by a werewolf, not James Potter, and of all people only Otto Octavius would wind up with four extra limbs. In real life, our future choices and the events that transpire around us aren't so easily foretold--but that doesn't always stop us from trying. We believe we could use our time and money so much more efficiently if we only knew from day … [Read more...] about Science Corner: I-9, Two Forms of Identification, and Your Genome
Science Corner: Sorry (Not Sorry)
If the universe is structured to make forgiveness necessary, then there's a good chance you'll need to make an apology at some point. Fortunately, some folks at Ohio State have figured out what ingredients you need to make your apology as acceptable as possible. While it might not be the most mind-bending research result ever, it's one you'll probably be able to use sooner or later. … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Sorry (Not Sorry)
Journalism Notes: When Words are Unwise
The Columbia Journalism Review runs a regular weekly section called The Lower Case, in which they highlight “headlines editors probably wish they could take back.†These humorous examples of unintended meaning and odd juxtaposition make for a fun, quick chuckle at how sometimes things don't quite come across the way we mean them to. … [Read more...] about Journalism Notes: When Words are Unwise