Why is it paradoxical? We have the technology to examine and convey information down to the molecular level, potentially to and about anybody in the world. Yet, so many use it to transmit lies, mistruths or misleading information. Is it not paradoxical that the Internet that supposedly opens up the information to everyone, may kill journalism?
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1. 1 Science with Soul
2. 2 The Paradox Deepens

Science with Soul

“Scientists don’t use most of the terms that are central to my theory — which isn’t mine, actually, but was born and sustained through the world’s wisdom traditions. In the name of objectivity, science leaves consciousness out of its equations and is fiercely proud for doing so. In doing that, a scientist is pretending not to be part of life, as if thinking, feeling, creating, loving, and enmeshing oneself in the complexities of the inner world were all irrelevant.“
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The Paradox Deepens

This statement helps explain why Progress is such a Paradox. Science & Technology offer so much, but they are cold, indifferent. They have no “consciousness”. But religion or even spirituality cannot comfort us because neither can or in some cases, desires, to keep up. Ironically, when we stand so close to so many limits we know not of the full consequence, sounds like a time when we need one or either the most. We can also see ironic the fact that our exploration using science may carry us closer to spiritual answers we never imagined.

File this under Paradox2140:Progress:New Morality and Paradox2140:Progress:New Morality:Can Spirituality Keep Pace with Science?-

Holy Madness: covers the French Revolution from ~1770s through ~1870. Adam Zamoyski pulls no punches and not only details fresh ground about the conflagration, but also brings in adventurers inspired by the French and American affairs. He displays many characters, most of them flawed in the normal ways, who fought for independence in various places around the globe. You will find few heroes in this work, but a more complete view of recent history.

Guns, Germs and Steel: I recommend this work to anyone, interested in history or not. Why do we eat what we eat? Why do some cultures have an advantage over others? Simply stated, Jared Diamond writes an overall history using his anthropologist, anthrobotanist background. He explains that vegetation spreads best east to west, versus south to north, affecting where people simply sustain life or thrive. He also shows how large domesticated animals gave Europeans and the Chinese great advantage over others. Overall, he puts much of history in more clear perspective and gives us ways to help us better assist various cultures. Put this on the top of your list.

Ecological Imperialism: this work covers some of the same ground as Guns, Germs & Steel, but in more detail. Mr. Crosby details the ecological invasion that accompanied the European invasion of various regions. Pigs, omnivorous survival specialists, not only spread their own kind, but also brought European seeds of all types to an ecosystem with no defense against them. Not only did Native Americans have to fight off disease brought by the invaders, but they suddenly lived in land infiltrated by plants and animals not natural to them.

Cosmos & Psyche: I consider this a companion to the Measuring History: The Series. Mr. Tarnas, who also wrote Beauty of the Western Mind, covers the same topic as Measuring History, but from a more generalist viewpoint. Cosmos & Psyche explains how Measuring History, but is not a work of history. Nonetheless, we both reach the same conclusions. Neptune-Pluto, Uranus-Pluto, Uranus-Neptune pairings help define historical turning points. The method works because people born under planet combinations of these and the other outer planets carry their signature throughout their lifetime. To my joy he includes a treasure trove of examples. Highly recommended, but with the warning that it’s a difficult read.

Mundane Astrology: this out of print title needs a replacement. Measuring History applies only one the many techniques laid out in the work. Mundane Astrology is general work that surveys various techniques used to interpret charts of nations, worldly events and other topics covered under the astrology of history and politics. If you find this book, buy it; If you have it, keep it! It needs some updating but serves as a good base to stir imagination.

One of the problems of history comes from its wordiness. A few thin volumes cover a specific short-period or local concern, but most tomes on the topic begin at 200 pages and grow from there. Few alternatives than telling the complete story arise. Measuring History does not differ. At the same time, blogs and the Internet present the opportunity both to cull and disseminate information more widely and efficiently than any previous time. Much of the research the reader will find here was easily found and is referenced through search engines. In this light, view Waves as a conduit between more extensive work and easy-to-follow lesson

Since this is until now a solo effort with little backing, my time is limited but over time that circumstance will change. Please know that Waves, Measuring History and her sister publications will grow from a rich soil of knowledge I have only begun to cultivate.

One aspect Measuring History is an ability to extrapolate future expectations based on measurements of the past. Expect to see much work in this vein.

Measuring History is in constant research mode. Often my idea of slacking is catching up my  backlog of books that rest around my bed. Readers will know what I have read, what I am reading and their relevance both to Measuring History and our time. Of course, we live in a multimedia world, so reviews will reflect this reality.

Lastly, the challenge of penning Measuring History, the Series, is a unique undertaking of which  I know no parallel. Expect to learn of the challenges and joys of creating a project few if any have ever undertaken.