Also, I'm pretty sure everything we see is really the interaction of light with the object.

Okay, well, imagine how my daughter must see things. She probably can't discern objects, but the light she sees is of course reflected off of them. You could imagine this as either kind of abstraction. But imagine you are trying to represent that vision as specifically as you can -- not the light reflecting off the object, but the light surrounding the object.

infant crying -- otherwise I'd respond to more

My theory of infants and young children was as follows: really stupid dirty people still manage to not kill their children. In fact, despite stupidity and dirt, they survive in droves. Even people who intend to kill them often find it difficult to do. They are intended to live and the whole of their minute bodies are dedicated to survival. Exposure to dirt and viruses early makes them stronger. My niece is about to have her first, and I am trying in vain to get her to repeat the mantra:

Cuddle more, feed constantly, change frequently, and worry less.

But the industry, it make us fear so it can sell us special pillows, nightclothes, binkies, nightlights, childproofing, and ultimately, Xanax. While the selling is being done, we can learn to fear blacks, Muslims, or whoever.

Maybe, just maybe, the Industry is flagging a bit in that respect too. I hope so. Fight the power.

Funny, the post reminded me more of this:

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