Reason, logic and the scientific method are the greatest achievements of humankind. Upon this foundation, we can accomplish anything, even those things that we might currently deem impossible.

We have come a long way from the simple-minded creatures we find around us, and the likes of which we came from. We have also won innumerable struggles to better understand the real world. We are the only living creature we know of capable of comprehending the nature of our universe. It is the greatest stroke of luck that we should find ourselves in this very brief and tenuous position.

Each step forward we take is another wonder that our ancestors could only dream of. Each step backward is a betrayal of those dreams. Education is the only way to ensure that we continue to progress, evolve and improve.

All of our art, music, poetry, philosophy, society and culture depends on an unceasing quest for natural truths.

This quest, and all that we have done so far to raise ourselves from the dirt is under attack by those who would return us to the dirt. Tyrants and charlatans would have us back on our knees, grovelling and dying without dignity, for their own greedy ends. They will trot out superstitious dogma, and all varieties of flim flam to delude and confuse us.

If you feel that this is wrong, if you would rather walk with your head in the sun, if you would rather appreciate the fleeting time you have instead of preparing for an imaginary fantastical eternity, you cannot remain silent.

You cannot remain silent.

These are the people who are speaking out. These are the people who have found their voices, and found them to be strong, brave and resounding. Are you one of them?

You cannot remain silent.

I'm not so interesting, but I like learning about things that are. These are the things that I find interesting. I hope you do, too. I made none of these, and I thank the people who did.