(biology / wk 13) The Science of Life - CLASS QUIZ

"For these animals to survive, we've got to save the dwindling forests where they live" (Discovered: new species of parrot and mouse) What steps might we take to save these species?
I couldn't find the article that this question could have referred to directly so I'll speak from a more general point। There are new species arriving everyday and this planet is as much theirs as it is ours. We need to recognize that we are here to share this place we call home as we are yet just another species inhabiting it. We should live with what we need and take from those who are weaker, smaller or who may seem insignificant to us and level of evolution. There is enough for everyone if we don't over-consume and take care of what we do have. Consciousness, overall.


Have we discovered how and where humans first might have developed the use of tools? (Chimps make wood spears, kill smaller animals for food)
I'd have to agree that I believe this to be a strong link to proving that us humans were once like the chimps using simple tools of wood। That one day those chips will evolve into another species of humans। How exciting is that!!! If we can't look backward to find our proof for our existence well about evolution putting right smack in our very existence today!! Wow! Stranger things have happened।


How significant would you call "Spicy food could provide compound to fight cancers"?
Very significant। I'm a big believer that diet can effect health greatly so I'd say that would have me believe that spicy food aiding in our survival of cancer would be very probable। Many cultures have spicy foods in their diet, many used to kill bacteria like wasabi on sushi or kimchi with it's powerfully spicy chili pepper pasty sauce, so why wouldn't it help battle cancer causers within our system. Sounds perfectly sensible to me. Mmmm, now I'm craving salsa! Taco anyone?

(biology / wk 13) Biology - the Science of Life

What significance would you attribute to chimps "making tools"?
Well I'd say that this is a positive sign of great intelligence that which most closely mirrors ours. It seems to show what we were probably like billions of years ago dare I say further proving that they our ancestors. I feel that such confirming information will only further our awareness that we are but merely another species on this planet who developed over the ages to what we are today, also on OUR mission to better ourselves and the world we live in.

Giant toads and Colossal squid - whatever next?
Oh I must say I get quite excited at the information we gather from our deep deep seas. There is so much unknown. More is known about space than the oceans of our own home planet!!! As time moves forward we are astonished at what we find and from what I've seen from some documentaries it's amazing and very humbling to see how well life can exist without sun, and without us!!

Here is the video I'd mentioned in class...The Blue Planet: Seas of Life: Open Oceans / The Deep. It's part of the BBX The Blue Planet series. You can rent it from Netflix or they have it on Amazon as well.






















Another great series that I heard mentioned in my Physics class and have seen one disc of so far and think it's great is the BBC Planet Earth series.

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(physics / wk 10) Life & Living Systems

I know I’m a “living system” because…….
Let's see, I know I'm a living system because I'm in three dimensional space, move in a world of time, rely on the sun for energy, live on a rotating planet with a protective shield around it with an atmosphere within it, I require and enjoy water and I require carbon. Most basically I see myself as a living being in that I do need the sunshine, fresh water and fresh air...those most immediately make me a living being.

Biophysics and Oriental Medicine
Well I'd have to say that if OM is like Biophysics it too has many different "groups" within that make it a mass collective of body, mind, spirit medicine, like the use of herbs and the use of acupuncture, TCM and Five Element Acupuncture।

Rose petal molecules from Sondra Barrett

(physics / wk 9) Towards a New Synthesis

My E-Prime Day - describe your day, only using English Prime

The air on the drive up north two weekends ago appeared smokey from the forest fires just west of highway 101. Prairie Creek National Redwood park did not have any of the smoke from the forest fires that were still burning further south. Despite my body experiencing physical pain after a visit to the chiropractor I felt elated while hiking in the redwoods of Prairie Creek.


Can I synthesize East and West?
I'm not sure what this question is asking exactly. Can I come to a combined thought and reality of East and West? Hmmm, well I'd have to say yes I can and I try to do it quite often. Taking the reality and the physical realm of things for their face value and then turning on the what if and greater and deeper thoughts of situations in my day to day life. Overall it leads for a much more interesting way of life, more balanced, and thus makes me happier.

(biology / wk 9) Ecosystems and Deep Ecologyosystems and Deep Ecology

What do you think about the “eight-point Deep Ecology Platform”?
Wow. That sounds like quite an intense delivery of the current path we are on and what needs to be done in order to not take over the world as we are killing it as it knows best to thrive. Parts of it sounds like the demands in some sci fi take over movie...guess they saw it coming too. Seriously though, I agree with many of these points, however some strong leadership and a serious plan are in dire need. I feel I try to do my part and they say all change starts with one person...yourself!

Can you explain why “Ecosystems are both strong and fragile”?
As with TCM in balancing the system that is our body, mind, spirit so is an ecosystem. All of its parts are connected, the land, the water, the air and animals. Change anyone ONE of those things and will effect the system, tearing it apart or killing it. However, keep it connected, in balance, and it will thrive with life on its own birthing, growing and developing in its beautiful nature.

How would you assess the “end goals” of Social Ecology?
Both the political and social institutions we follow and use along with technology used to reap nature all need to change in order to preserve and responsibly work with nature rather than just strip it of it's abundance for our own lavish survival. We need serious rules and regulations set in order from the top down. There needs to be an overall shift in the direction of where we are going and that needs to be in the preservation of the Earth, period!

(biology / wk 8) Cell Biology: HIV and AIDs

How do you feel about western approaches to HIV/AIDS?
They appear very effective in figuring out how HIV/AIDS develops in the human body however I do not yet feel satisfied on how and why it affects so many differently. Some can live WITH it and others are conquered by it. Also many of the methods of treatment are probably quite harsh on the body compared to some other possible natural remedies including things like herbs and acupuncture.

Can TCM strengthen our immune systems?
Yes. Qi can built up using herbs and or acupuncture and balancing the body's physical system will strengthen to keep healthy. Also, treating the spirit as acupuncture, particularly Five Element acupuncture, does will keep integrated one's spirit with the body thus an overall better balanced homeostasis for the person.


What do you think of “the deal that saved the whale”?
Wow, only 1800 left। I had no idea। They are a cherished creature of mine and I am happy to hear that some finally looked out for them and saved their beloved Laguna San Ignacio। I'm worried about the impeding threat of run off though from the new villas and don't think the 120,000 acres are enough. Can't we find another beautiful place to inhabit as human beings?! I hope they continue to NOT develop this land and keep the whales safe.