"Since the power of the Church grants eternal things, and is exercised only by the ministry of the Word, it does not interfere with civil government; no more than the art of singing interferes with civil government."
Has anybody written about how myths might affect our biology - e.g. telling the same stories for thousands of years changes our brain structure (and makes us more primed to understand the world through that particular mythological lens)?
Are there patterns in the world, or merely in the mind? Does the mind recognize or create patterns?
The easy answer would be either/or. Unfortunately, I think it's all of the above. Patterns are in the world and in the mind, both created and recognized.
I've been in discussion with them about the big reveal. I told them it was the last interview I'd ever give... but then decided against it. Lawyers soon.
When the state gets involved in the academy, intellectual errors end up becoming political scandals, challenging the credibility and competence of the ruling powers.
I can think of few worse domains for state intervention than public health. See: Fauci.