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Do We Really Need More 'Stuff'?, Michael Bass
Do We Really Need More 'Stuff'?, Michael Bass
UCF Forum
Since most people are busy acquiring more and more things, it may be past time to start thinking about the question: Do we really need more “stuff”? However, it can’t be too late if “stuff” is defined properly.
Don't Be Afraid Of Failure, Michael Bass
Don't Be Afraid Of Failure, Michael Bass
UCF Forum
Many people have written on the fear of failure. In many places it goes under the heading “fear of losing face.” I have visited several major laboratories and universities in Japan and China and come away with an uncanny feeling that in many instances they are held back by this fear.
Toward A More Scientifically Literate Public, Michael Bass
Toward A More Scientifically Literate Public, Michael Bass
UCF Forum
As a society we do a terrible job of educating our children to become scientifically literate. Sure, we have STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs throughout the country, and with some justification we can brag about the successes of students that are in or who have graduated from such learning experiences.
Don't Just Blindly Follow All 'Green' Trends -- Do Your Research First, Michael Bass
Don't Just Blindly Follow All 'Green' Trends -- Do Your Research First, Michael Bass
UCF Forum
Nowadays it is politically correct to be “green” – to say and do things that seem to minimize one’s impact on the environment and to preach to others to do the same.
A Toast! To The International Year Of Light, Michael Bass
A Toast! To The International Year Of Light, Michael Bass
UCF Forum
December 2013, at the United Nations’ 68th General Assembly meeting, the assembled countries could not as usual solve the problems of world conflicts, human slavery, wide-spread famine and the Israeli-Palestinian question. So, it decided to do something it could: It declared that 2015 would be the International Year of Light.