Spacing out...

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Is it good that dispensing money on space travel is less popular than it was during the space race?  Or do we need the inspiration that space programs can bring?   Is this just a natural result of our nature as a “questing species”?   Should Slovakia get more involved and invested in the EU space program? What do you think about the space ark?

You say disorder, I say diversity. Let‘s call the whole thing off.

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How attracted are you to the idea of neurodiversity?  Is this just another form of modern relativism?  When can labels be helpful and when are they harmful in terms of describing human brains/personalities?  Do we lose something important when we drop the concept of normal/abnormal?

Not a labor of love

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Mercenaries have often been despised since they kill others for money rather than because of their beliefs or values (such as a desire to defend ones homeland or ethnic group).  Is it understandable to you that someone from a poor country would make a decision to work for a foreign army?  Is this a career just like any other (with its own moral ambiguities)?

Since I’m depressed, how about if I actively work to make my/our situation worse?

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I can certainly relate to the frustration which often results from trying to help a friend overcome depression.  What are your own experiences?   What do you think about the advice given here for dealing with this difficult situation?  Do we have a duty to help people in this situation even if there is a cost to our own happiness?

America everywhere you look

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This is the last entry you can comment on for late February to mid-March.

Do you feel that American culture is dominating the world?  Are other cultures being silenced or repressed as a result?   What can or should be done about this?  Do you agree with the author in her assertion that this cultural dominance serves US political interests? Are there any possible positive aspects to this situation?