Brian Greene asks and answers: "How to Make Science Great Again? Make it accessible..." Science is already quite accessible - for those who understand the very basics. The problem with many of the conventional solutions proposed is that they make the assumption people understand basic science, at least at a grade 9 or 10 level. Sadly most don't even have this level of knowledge, and more importantly, they lack the understanding and comprehension of what they have been taught. They may have their school grades, but they don't understand how it applies to the real world or how the scientific method works. Most don't even care about their ignorance. Until we fix fundamental science education and the apathy towards science, we'll never get beyond the ignorance of the general population. #BrianGreene #science #scienceeducation #makesciencegreatagain #MSGA #MAGA #dumbingdownofamerica #dumbingdownoftheworld #dumbingdownofcanada #scienceisamazing #scienceisempowering (at Planet Earth)
Hiking along the middle section of the Red Hill Valley trail today. Turned out warmer than expected/ forecast. Quiet afternoon and for a change had my headphones in for music. #hamont #discoverhamilton #hiking #redhillvalleytrail (at Red Hill Valley Trail)
If i fits, I sits! #photography #catphotography #sillycat #myfurbaby (at Hamilton, Ontario)
When wandering around #Supercrawl, be sure to look down various alleys and backstreets for local street art. A lot if creative works. Some are still being painted this weekend. @Supercrawl #hamont #discoverhamilton #artcrawl #artwork #arthamilton #jamesstreetnorth #jamesstreetnorthartcrawl #streetart (at Hamilton Supercrawl)
Hammer city records. #hamont #artcrawl #discoverhamilton #hammercityrecords #jamesstreetnorth (at Hammer City Records)
Got my flu shot today at my local Rexall Pharmacy. Quick and easy. Helps to protect me and others. Now available at most pharmacies and doctors offices across Ontario. Have you got yours? #gettheflushot #getthejab #fluvaccinedoesnotgiveyoutheflu #flushotdoesnotcauseautism #rexallpharmacy #preventthespreadoftheflu #protectothers (at Hamilton, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp8XhFgAdKS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fvqhj4ra0wqi
Swan watching over its last egg. I went down to Bayfront Park/Pier 4 to check on the status of the 3 nesting swan pairs in that area. I knew one pair had already abandoned it's nest. I saw that a 2nd pair at the north end of Bayfront had left their nest with 1 egg remaining (out of 6 or 7 originally). This swan was the last hold out at pier 4 near the Leander boat club. It only had 1 egg remaining out of 5. That egg is also likely not going to hatch. All of the swan eggs should have hatched about 3 weeks ago. Too much rain and cold weather early probably caused the eggs to fail. Sad but it happens. Fortunately other pairs around the harbour have been more successful. #hamont #discoverhamilton #bayfrontpark #pier4 #swans #photography (at Pier 4 - Bayfront)
Down at Pier 8 for the tall ships. Very busy.parking is free but swamped, directed and slow. Happy Canada Day 150. #hamont #discoverhamilton #pier8 #bayfrontpier8 #tallships #tallshipshamilton #canadaday #canada150 (at Pier 8 Skating Pad)
After visiting the Devil's Punchbowl, I went down to Van Wagner's beach to look for some small pieces of driftwood for an upcoming project I want to try. With all the rain, water levels are very high and the beach front has experienced a lot of erosion and accumulation of debris. (at Van Wagners Beach)
T-shirt made at Sitelines Introduction to Screenprinting program Monday night. Thanks to grants from the Ontario Trilluim @ontrillium Foundation, @centre3_ has been to put together various programs to help those who currently have or have had issues with mental health - often for free. I'm grateful for these #arttherapy programs. Interesting and fun An old and still often used saying of mine: "Not Bad for an Old Fart". Can be taken in multiple contexts. Lol #sitelines #centre3 #Screenprinting #oldfart #ontrillium (at Centre3)
Fading lights and nearly full moon over Princess Point and Cootes Paradise. #hamont #discoverhamilton #discoveron #princesspoint #sunset #fadinglight #moon (at Princess Point)
Ham radio operator, amateur astronomer, sci-fi nut, nerd and often dazed and confused. But I always travel with my towel.
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