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[S]cience is more than a body of knowledge; it is a way of thinking. I have a foreboding of an America in my children's or grandchildren's time – when the United States is a service and information economy; when nearly all the key manufacturing industries have slipped away to other countries; when awesome technological powers are in the hands of a very few, and no one representing the public interest can even grasp the issues; when the people have lost the ability to set their own agendas or knowledgeably question those in authority; when, clutching our crystals and nervously consulting our horoscopes, our critical faculties in decline, unable to distinguish between what feels good and what's true, we slide, almost without noticing, back into superstition and darkness.
The dumbing down of America is most evident in the slow decay of substantive content in the enormously influential media, the 30-second sound bites (now down to 10 seconds or less), lowest common denominator programming, credulous presentations on pseudoscience and superstition, but especially a kind of celebration of ignorance.
— Carl Sagan, The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark (New York: Ballantine Books, 1996) at p.32.
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[S]cience is more than a body of knowledge; it is a way of thinking. I have a foreboding of an America in my children's or grandchildren's time – when the United States is a service and information economy; when nearly all the key manufacturing industries have slipped away to other countries; when awesome technological powers are in the hands of a very few, and no one representing the public interest can even grasp the issues; when the people have lost the ability to set their own agendas or knowledgeably question those in authority; when, clutching our crystals and nervously consulting our horoscopes, our critical faculties in decline, unable to distinguish between what feels good and what's true, we slide, almost without noticing, back into superstition and darkness.
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Derrick Mason retires from NFL after 15 seasons
Associated Press (via ESPN): Mason plans to pursue a career in broadcasting and has appeared on NFL Network recently. “I’m spending some time at home and doing as much as I can to really get entrenched in some broadcasting network whether it be nationally or do something here locally,” Mason said. “I enjoy it a […]
Titans still in the hunt
Titans defeat the Bills 23-17, keeping their playoff hopes alive…
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Titans pull out a close one
The Tennessee Titans beat the Denver Broncos at home, 17-14, thanks in part to a late 4th quarter Kyle Orton pass that was tipped by Jason Jones and intercepted by Will Witherspoon. With Jacksonville falling to Carolina and Houston falling to New Orleans, the Titans at 2-1 find themselves tied for first in the AFC […]
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Yeah! Titans beat Ravens 26-13
Now that is how we should have played last week! Some of the highlights include: Matt Hasselbeck: 30/42 for 358 yards, among 9 receivers Kenny Britt: 9 receptions for 135 yards Nate Washington: 7 receptions for 99 Chris Johnson: 24 carries for 53 yards (ouch) Javon Ringer: 5 carries for 21
Eddie George: CJ is right to holdout
Eddie George, the Titans all-time leading rusher, says Chris Johnson is right to holdout, but he shouldn’t have to: “I find it hard to believe they didn’t think about his contract during the lockout. I can’t believe they weren’t ready for this,” said George, who attended practice Wednesday. “Granted, they weren’t allowed to talk to […]
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Titans: A Fan’s Guide to Training Camp
Titans Online: NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Training camp is the best time for fans to get an up-close look at the current Tennessee Titans. It is the only time of the year when practice is open to the public. A total of 17 practices are scheduled for fans to watch from July 31 through Aug. 23. […]
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Titans agree to deal with Matt Hasselbeck
The Tennessean is reporting that the Titans have agreed to terms with former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck for a 3 year deal worth approximately $21 million.
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Titans training camp to open Friday
July 29 • Camp opens for ten Clubs whose first preseason game is on August 13 (BUF, CAR, CHI, CLV, GB, IND, MIN, NYG, STL, TEN)
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Titans Bulk up With DT Jurrell Casey in 3rd Round
Titans Online: The Tennessee Titans continued to focus on defense on the second day of the NFL draft, taking Southern Cal defensive tackle Jurrell Casey.
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Titans Cross Another Need Off List With LB Ayers
Titans Online: The Titans took UCLA linebacker Akeem Ayers with their second-round pick Friday, adding size and versatility to a team that desperately needs to improve its run defense.
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