Satan is Ignorance — Eat An Apple A Day
Where is our Prince of Peace?
You don’t want peace and won’t work to engender it. I understand. You need enemies to give your life meaning and distract you from the true causes of your predicament, the human condition. Since we could make tools and fire, domesticate animals, plants, and ourselves, and settle in large-scale communities, also known as civilizations, empires, nation-states, and ultimately global economic alliances designed to funnel power and resources to the lucky few at the top of the pyramid, we have known only war.
Fossil fuels and technology have only given us the illusion of peace. Modern Techno Industrial civilization is omnicidal; it’s violent as hell, but we find violence entertaining and lucrative, so it’s acceptable.
You follow the leader who makes you feel secure in the face of those competing with your leader’s position as you think your leader sticks up for your luck. You are a believer. That’s nice. It feels good to believe.
You think your enemies are not like you. You think they are inhuman, irrational, and barbaric. If your enemies disappear, the world will be perfect, and you can do whatever you want. It feels good to believe your leaders have a way to make your enemies disappear. Your leaders ravage the Earth to engineer and create machines that make killing more efficient and less personal. Soldiers don’t have to fight in face-to-face pitched battles much anymore. Our leaders can send hypersonic missiles to kill civilians, believing that this will make the leaders of the warriors and their people give up fighting for what they want and need.
We have studied this kind of warfare in great detail since World War Two, and we know it never settles anything.
Regarding the bombing of civilian targets:
Among the Dead Cities: Is the Targeting of Civilians in War Ever Justified? by A.C. Grayling delves into the morality and effectiveness of bombing civilian targets during World War II, examining the consequences and ethical dilemmas involved.
Bombing Civilians: A Twentieth-Century History by Yuki Tanaka and Marilyn B. Young analyzes the 20th-century shift in military strategy toward targeting civilian populations.
Books on Curtis LeMay:
LeMay: The Life and Wars of General Curtis LeMay by Warren Kozak. This biography offers a comprehensive look at LeMay’s life, career, and controversial decisions, including his role in the bombing campaigns of World War II and the Cold War.
Iron Eagle: The Turbulent Life of General Curtis LeMay by Thomas M. Coffey. This is another biography of LeMay, focusing on his personality and his significant contributions to the development of the United States Air Force.
Superfortress: The Boeing B-29 and American Airpower in World War II by Curtis Emerson LeMay and Bill Yenne. LeMay co-authored this book, which details the development and deployment of the B-29 Superfortress, the aircraft instrumental in the bombing of Japan.
Black Snow: Curtis LeMay, the Firebombing of Tokyo, and the Road to the Atomic Bomb by James M. Scott focuses on LeMay’s role in the firebombing of Tokyo, a devastating event that killed over 100,000 civilians.
The bombing of civilian targets remains a highly controversial topic, with ongoing debates about its morality, effectiveness, and long-term consequences. Controversial? Go figure. We are indeed unwell.
We have become death, the destroyer of our life on Earth. We sit and watch cities become rubble on our screens and think it’s justifiable. If not them, then us. Bull Shit! We are doing “wet work,” not “good works.”
Ecclesiastes 12:14
For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.
Matthew 25:40
And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’
Western Civilization claims it’s Christian, no?
Believing in our kind of civilization and the utility of war has a problem — these things are false Gods. The enemy is within. It grows from false beliefs and blindness to Big Nature’s actual laws. The enemy is in you, your country, mind, system of government, and ideological beliefs. It lurks inside, waiting to destroy any possibility of security and posterity.
Consider the wisdom of the ages and the teachings of the great minds. Love your enemy? Treat others as you wish to be treated. It may seem absurd, but these truths have been given to us for millennia. For now, the good books are instantly available to WEIRD lucky people on your miraculous, super-smart electronic device. There’s no excuse not to immerse yourself in their perspectives on life.
So that’s nice; we spend time each day with the wise ones. We don’t have to believe them because we know what they say makes sense and is grounded in Earth Life.
Now, let’s study Entropy and Thermaldynamics; you need to know about this subject so you won’t think that The Government controls the weather.
Thermaldynamics is a fascinating subject with applications everywhere, from your refrigerator to the engine in your car. The Earth is a living heat engine; without life, it would be more like Mars or Venus. Living on Earth is extraordinary and requires all kinds of life forms to allow for Homo sapiens to exist.
Here are some excellent resources for studying and learning about thermodynamics geared toward laypeople with varying levels of depth.
Beginner-friendly:
Paul Sen’s “Einstein’s Fridge: How the Difference Between Hot and Cold Explains the Universe” explores the history of thermodynamics and explains key concepts in an engaging and accessible way.
“Understanding Thermodynamics” by H.C. Van Ness: A classic introductory text known for its clear explanations and focus on fundamental concepts.
Videos: Crash Course Physics: Their thermodynamics episodes offer a fun and fast-paced introduction to the basics. [Search “Crash Course Thermodynamics” on YouTube.]
TED-Ed: Search for thermodynamics on TED-Ed’s website for engaging animated lessons.
Intermediate level:
Daniel V. Schroeder’s “An Introduction to Thermal Physics” provides a more in-depth look at thermodynamics while still accessible to those without a strong physics background.
“Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach” by Yunus A. Cengel and Michael A. Boles is a widely used textbook that covers a broad range of topics with clear explanations and examples. (May require some math comfort)
Online Courses: Khan Academy offers a comprehensive course on thermodynamics with interactive exercises and videos.
More advanced (but still accessible):
“The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Vol. I” by Richard Feynman. Feynman was a master at explaining complex topics clearly and intuitively. This volume includes his lectures on thermodynamics.
Website: Hyperphysics offers a wealth of information on physics, including a detailed section on thermodynamics with interactive diagrams and clear explanations.
Tips for Learning:
Start with the basics: Understand fundamental concepts like energy, heat, temperature, and entropy before moving on to more complex topics.
Use visual aids: Diagrams and animations can be incredibly helpful in understanding thermodynamic processes.
Relate to real-world examples: Think about how thermodynamics applies to everyday things like cooking, refrigeration, and weather patterns.
Be bold and ask questions: If you’re struggling with a concept, seek help from online forums, tutors, or friends with a science background.
Please trust me when I say that studying thermodynamics for fifteen minutes a day until you have a decent understanding of it is time better spent than listening to your politicians lie.
Our leaders lie to manipulate you emotionally so you won’t think of fundamental challenges and their complex causes that make you feel vulnerable.
Our leaders could quickly eliminate threats to a peaceful, sustainable way of life if they bothered to practice diplomatic communication with people and understood that everyone has basic needs that must be fulfilled. To be peaceful neighbors with time to educate ourselves about intricate life systems on Earth, we must first fulfill people’s needs through compassionate work, emotional intelligence, and a profound understanding of our limitations—the limits Great Nature imposes that allow for life.
Understanding life on Earth is a loving activity.
Do you think I am hopelessly naive? Are you a true believer in the never-ending utility of war?
Think again. Learn how to behave as part and parcel of BIG NATURE.
True believers in our current form of civilization will bring an end to many more species of life, including our own. In the meantime, the descent of Homo hubris will be a painful one.
Speaking of Thermodynamics
Nature lives and has conspired to evolve into a conscious animal with fantastic potential, and we still have time to hear what it’s telling us.
Listen to your heart.
Be loving.
