Does the Universe Have a Purpose? feat. Neil deGrasse Tyson - YouTube
Neil deGrasse Tyson was asked by the Templeton Foundation to answer the question "Does the Universe Have a Purpose". Then he read his answer aloud and I drew some pictures for it. http://www.templeton.org/purpose/
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Fascinating strategy to integrate people with certain kinds of autism spectrum disorders into the modern information economy workforce. I think this is the first time I've see "neurotypical" used where I didn't have to roll my eyes at the identity politics of it.
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Some good points, although I think he missed a chance to highlight the idea of the End Days that is so prevalent in evangelical circles, and feels very connected to this.