Refreshing

Wednesday September 28, 2005 - 1:04AM EDT

So I am watching PBS which I occasionally catch late at night every now and then. Charlie Rose in on with a guy names Richard Dawkins. The program is titled "The public understanding of science". This is the first time in a long time I've heard well thought out coherent interaction between humans on TV. The best part about the program was that it ended with Rose asking a question that was beautifully answered by Mr. Dawkins. The question was what question do you most want to see answered. Mr. Dawkins replied that he sought to understand subjective consciousness. More simply put, why is the color red, red to both me and you. Can I ever know what someone else is thinking of feeling and how do I know that what I thinking is a jeep cherokee isn't an african elephant to you. It is a question that goes beyond just communication. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't seek the same thing. The Ancestor's Tale is the name of a book Mr. Dawkins wrote. I will be picking that up from the library soon. Maybe I can find some solace in this program.