Conjecture: If God can be okay with doubt, then so can we.

March 23, 2023

“A God who let us prove His existence would be an idol.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer Tim Palmer, in closing out...

The Unpredictable Weather of Kyrgyzstan

The Unpredictable Weather of Kyrgyzstan

March 22, 2023

By Yannick Cocard In the summer of 2022, my friends and I were driving in the remote areas of central...

The Certainty Trap: weekend reflections on The Primacy of Doubt

March 21, 2023

“You lye, you are not sure; for I say, Woman, ’tis impossible to be sure of any thing but Death...

Remedial reading: The Primacy of Doubt.

March 17, 2023

Last Saturday, a uniquely-trusted source sent me this e-mail: I am reading Tim Palmer’s new book “The Primacy of Doubt”...

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once!

March 11, 2023

(writing this post in haste – wanting very much to post it before tomorrow evening’s Oscar Awards. Apologies in advance...

Per Tony Stark, (re-)inventing human herd immunity to natural hazards.

March 9, 2023

(completing the thought of the previous LOTRW post) Humanity is far down the path to developing herd immunity with respect...

You Say “Sleet”, I Say “Snow Mixed With Rain”

You Say “Sleet”, I Say “Snow Mixed With Rain”

February 22, 2023

By Bob Henson During the last few days of February 2023, a sprawling, intense frontal zone was set to produce...

2023 Photo Contest Winners and Finalists

2023 Photo Contest Winners and Finalists

February 21, 2023

Talented photographers from all over the world submitted over 1400 photos to our panel of judges. Thank you to all...

July 8, 2020 EF4 Tornado Story

July 8, 2020 EF4 Tornado Story

February 13, 2023

By Brad Nelson Gazing at this photo and where I was in this moment, I’m thinking “Is this real?”, “How...

To build “herd immunity” to natural hazards, channel Tony Stark.

November 22, 2022

Herd immunity to pandemics is a thing – actually, something of a human superpower. However, herd immunity to other hazards,...

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