@MagicalHobo1001 I both agree and disagree with you. While drug use can lead to terrible things, obviously, the legalization of drugs has actually helped some countries. And I say some because it likely wouldn't work for all nations. But, in a few instances, I have heard that countries that have legalized drugs actually have less people using them, becoming addicted, or being injured in drug trafficking problems. When drugs are legalized, traffickers lose business and violence goes down.
Illicit drug use is not a victimless crime..... You live in a fantasy world if you think people who use drugs have no impact on those around them. Drug addicts are a burden to society and if people want that freedom then let them chose a country that allows them to. We live in a society with laws that protect people and I believe to a privilege to live in such a society. I know it isn't perfect but it could be a lot worse.
re: believing in god only in youth - Growing up our family went to a Presbyterian church on Sundays but as a small child I was always sent to the separate Sunday School. I didn't know what the adults were off too. I also just assumed that in Sunday School we were learning children's fables, no different from the tortoise and the hare. I saw a bible sitting out around the house one day, and said to my dad, 'Holy BIBLE! Aren't you a bit OLD for that?'
Check out Bill Bryson. You'll love his books. Great stuff on history, science, language, etc. Also Steven Pinker for books on the mind, language, and thought. Incredible stuff.
It's funny that your parents were the ones that always ask you "why". It's usually the other way around. I know when I was little, my parents used to get annoyed of ME asking them "why" non-stop.
Eagles are tetrachromatic, possibly pentachromats. Eagles have 4 times our visual acuity and 4,maybe even 5, different cone-types.
Tetrachromacy is the rule in tetrapods, but mammals because of our subterranean nocturnal ancestors lost 2 cone-types -- not much point having great colorvision in the dark. OldWorldMonkeys had the gene for the green cone duplicated and a few mutations later, it is sensitive to red light.
Most mammals are dichromats, but we OldWorldMonkies are trichromats.
I hope stem cell research helps you regain sight in the future. But, I think it's cool that you have so much positivity in life despite not having sight. :)
I asked if you could have lens replacement like I did. I'm so sorry it won't help.
I hope stem cell research helps you regain some sight in the future.
On the west coast of America we have the Braille Institute that teaches you how to get around. How to use a cell phone. Gives you all the info to take advantage of the bus system in Southern California. If you and your friend are serious, you could find help and independence here.
There is a procedure using stem cells from other parts of your eye, growing them in contact lenses and then wearing the stem cell infused lenses which has shown success in trials. Since you have attempted to correct your sight, I am assuming interest, I apologize if I am in error. I don't think I can put links in youtube comments, so here are search terms to google: stem cells contact lenses
@MagicalHobo1001 I both agree and disagree with you. While drug use can lead to terrible things, obviously, the legalization of drugs has actually helped some countries. And I say some because it likely wouldn't work for all nations. But, in a few instances, I have heard that countries that have legalized drugs actually have less people using them, becoming addicted, or being injured in drug trafficking problems. When drugs are legalized, traffickers lose business and violence goes down.
BreathingKnowledge 11 months ago
Illicit drug use is not a victimless crime..... You live in a fantasy world if you think people who use drugs have no impact on those around them. Drug addicts are a burden to society and if people want that freedom then let them chose a country that allows them to. We live in a society with laws that protect people and I believe to a privilege to live in such a society. I know it isn't perfect but it could be a lot worse.
MagicalHobo1001 1 year ago
I hope you have good luck with stem cell research!
turtle2hug 2 years ago
Rejected cornia transplants. Bugger.
dechha1981 2 years ago
Thank you for these Answers videos. I can tell that it took a long time and the patient assistance of a good friend.
By the way, even without seeing your face, I can tell that you're beautiful.
thebeardedone 2 years ago
Haha I love Sam Vimes too, he's the best.. Though Granny Weatherwax is a close #2 ;)
Lawks!
megamarsvin 2 years ago
★★★★★
Katalyzt 2 years ago
re: believing in god only in youth - Growing up our family went to a Presbyterian church on Sundays but as a small child I was always sent to the separate Sunday School. I didn't know what the adults were off too. I also just assumed that in Sunday School we were learning children's fables, no different from the tortoise and the hare. I saw a bible sitting out around the house one day, and said to my dad, 'Holy BIBLE! Aren't you a bit OLD for that?'
CamdenBloke 2 years ago
Cornea problem?
Ah Yes i have heard about the New Technology
being used based on stem cell research.
Its really quite interesting. I think there`s a certainly real possibility you may have your sight returned to you in the future.
Its really quite amazing what kinds of Medical procedures we may see in the next decade or two.
Cnidarious 2 years ago
Then why did you pick an arbitrary number like 2000? What makes it special? (I was the one who asked about numerology.)
Eldxale 2 years ago
Quick! A Call to arms! Get the stem cells research finished!! A hot Scottish girl awaits!!
JohnTraviss 2 years ago
Check out Bill Bryson. You'll love his books. Great stuff on history, science, language, etc. Also Steven Pinker for books on the mind, language, and thought. Incredible stuff.
ananiasacts 2 years ago
It's funny that your parents were the ones that always ask you "why". It's usually the other way around. I know when I was little, my parents used to get annoyed of ME asking them "why" non-stop.
jadekite22 2 years ago
Eagles are tetrachromatic, possibly pentachromats. Eagles have 4 times our visual acuity and 4,maybe even 5, different cone-types.
Tetrachromacy is the rule in tetrapods, but mammals because of our subterranean nocturnal ancestors lost 2 cone-types -- not much point having great colorvision in the dark. OldWorldMonkeys had the gene for the green cone duplicated and a few mutations later, it is sensitive to red light.
Most mammals are dichromats, but we OldWorldMonkies are trichromats.
Walabio 2 years ago 3
Most birds can also see into the ultraviolet. But I'm grateful just to be a trichromat.
TheStephenation 2 years ago
I hope stem cell research helps you regain sight in the future. But, I think it's cool that you have so much positivity in life despite not having sight. :)
HaleyMary 2 years ago
I asked if you could have lens replacement like I did. I'm so sorry it won't help.
I hope stem cell research helps you regain some sight in the future.
On the west coast of America we have the Braille Institute that teaches you how to get around. How to use a cell phone. Gives you all the info to take advantage of the bus system in Southern California. If you and your friend are serious, you could find help and independence here.
Look it up.
ndvuncle 2 years ago
There is a procedure using stem cells from other parts of your eye, growing them in contact lenses and then wearing the stem cell infused lenses which has shown success in trials. Since you have attempted to correct your sight, I am assuming interest, I apologize if I am in error. I don't think I can put links in youtube comments, so here are search terms to google: stem cells contact lenses
Good luck.
DavidWillB 2 years ago
Great stuff.
AtheistInTheHat 2 years ago
atheist dogma... lol
you know some theist is going to quote mine that.
justintempler 2 years ago
Is the eye on the intro clip your eye, btw?
Immuuni 2 years ago
You two seem really great together. : )
eequalsfb 2 years ago 5
:) 5 star
BrianJunglist 2 years ago 2