"You can't go around building a better world for people. Only people can build a better world for people. Otherwise, it's just a cage."
-Granny Weatherwax, in "Witches Abroad," by Terry Pratchett.
I think about this every time I hear about another measure by the government to "protect" women.
"That's blasphemy."
"That's what people say when the voiceless speak."
Terry Pratchett, "Feet of Clay"
We all have a voice, but sometimes our leaders pretend not to have ears.
βSin, young man, is when you treat people like things. Including yourself. Thatβs what sin is.β
β Terry Pratchett, Carpe Jugulum
In 1983, two drunk astronomers in Tokyo sent a message into space.
It contained the coded chemical signature for ethanol and the word "cheers."
This is the most relatable attempt at intersteller diplomacy ever, and it gives me hope for the future of humanity.
"You can't go around building a better world for people. Only people can build a better world for people. Otherwise, it's just a cage."
-Granny Weatherwax, in "Witches Abroad," by Terry Pratchett.
I think about this every time I hear about another measure by the government to "protect" women.
"That's blasphemy."
"That's what people say when the voiceless speak."
Terry Pratchett, "Feet of Clay"
We all have a voice, but sometimes our leaders pretend not to have ears.
In 1983, two drunk astronomers in Tokyo sent a message into space.
It contained the coded chemical signature for ethanol and the word "cheers."
This is the most relatable attempt at intersteller diplomacy ever, and it gives me hope for the future of humanity.
βSin, young man, is when you treat people like things. Including yourself. Thatβs what sin is.β
β Terry Pratchett, Carpe Jugulum