Good reading

So I stumbled upon a new blog today via a shout out from another friend. I read a lot, and I am now presently hooked. http://youarenotsosmart.com/ is the link if you're interested.In one of the articles I found this quote interesting (I have to think how to spell the word quote every time.)

"For as long as there been humans we have searched for our place in the cosmos. Where are we? Who are we? We find that we live on an insignificant planet of a hum-drum star lost in a galaxy tucked away in some forgotten corner of a universe in which there are far more galaxies than people. This perspective is a courageous continuation of our penchant for constructing and testing mental models of the skies; the Sun as a red-hot stone, the stars as a celestial flame, the Galaxy as the backbone of night."

I actually asked this the other night,and more and more I hear people who just don't care about the "where are we, who are we" part. Our generation ever more concerned about living in the moment for yourself/and others, and hopefully making it better for yourself/others in the future. Very tangible goals, very respectable ideas. I too, hope to make the most of every moment. I too hope to make this world a better place. I think back to the boyscout moto I grew up to "Leave it better than how you found it" in reference to camping, or using anything as a scout. I myself however can acknowledge and agree with these things, but I can't escape the most basic of questions "who are we, where are we?" you could extend further and say "why are we here?". If you've read earlier posts you will know that I have found that reason. I shall never force anyone, or what have you, if you disagree. I suppose I don't know why it is discredited in the more present fashion. Why does one assume that someone having a reason for a very basic question of life is somewhat unconcerned with anything else or the present? I also too just like to know why people believe what they believe, and why they choose not to believe what they believe. I like to have good conversation about this. I don't like to argue myself right, nor do I like to listen to someone argue there-self right. I like to listen, so if you ever want to chase the rabbit down the hole, feel free with me, and don't fear a judgmental monster, a non thinking swine, or the comma abuser (I don't know how not to use them).

Props tho those who have had wonderful conversations with me, and props to this website that provides foundation for so many logical insights.

peace out