Saying goodbye to humankind

Humankind's ultimate destiny is to develop an ultra intelligence.
Set in motion with the invention of the first computer it is inevitable.
With it will come a rapid evolution of humans - beyond human - the end of the human race as we know it.
It's hard to imagine we have any other avenue in order to survive the modern day mess of things we've so expertly made.
But whether a solution to extinction, to solving our seemingly insurmountable problems, or just the natural consequence of our intelligence, one thing is sure.
It's coming and it will change everything.

Take a Good Look At Ourselves

In America it seems people cannot just go on a leisurely walk in their neighborhoods and enjoy just being there. Walking requires designer specialized outfits, $200 dollar shoes, and purpose. It occurs on a track - head down - on a mission. Round and around we go, recording heart rate and distance, unaware, self absorbed, and quietly miserable. What insanity.

Academic Medicine

They wear 19th century costumes, saturate and separate themselves with tradition and noble intent. Drawn to a profession of costume, false prestige and reward for having a good memory many lack an intuitive sense of people - a wisdom if you will. I find far too many two dimensional and entirely too level headed, lacking in depth, and just as judgmental - rigid, dogmatic, and literal – all to compensate for a lack of any real talent.

They confuse good memory for intelligence and as in many professions reward pedigree, the ability to dazzle, dance, and to do the political two-step, rather than rewarding skill and inherent ability. The only problem with doing this in medicine? People die.

And then there are the few. Those precious few, stunning in their ways, their talents and keenness of mind. Those that possess what can never be taught - those that can make all the difference. Rarely recognized, almost never rewarded or ‘honored’ - too busy being good doctors, prolonging quality life and limiting suffering,  to pursue pedigree, power, or recognition.

Those that I strive to be like.

Sailing Into the Sunset

Sailing from the sunset is as good as sailing away into it.

Our Government is Broken

Here's what Ive learned in the last few weeks:

1. The republicans are financially irresponsible.

2. John Boehner is a coward.

3. Radical, fundamental, and sweeping change is needed.