Scientia Potentia Est
Darwin Day is upon us. A day to ponder the immense advancements in science and discovery the human race has made before and since Charles Darwin's groundbreaking observations of life. Importantly, not only was On The Origin Of Species widely read within scientific circles, but it was also written to be accessible to the general public (given they were literate).
As a group, humans have long known and acknowledged the immense importance of knowledge. "Scientia potentia est," "knowledge is power." In this spirit, we've supported and, in some places, required schooling to a certain age. Places which do not have free schools for children, are often the subject of charitable works to bring schools to young and, sometimes, old. Libraries, like the one in which I am writing this post, house learners, readers, comfort-seekers, and explorers of all ages, offering thousands of texts, video and audio media, classes, and (our own Library of Alexandria, may it only grow) access to the internet. All for free. (How immensely lucky we are to live in such an age.)
The internet has provided the largest collection of knowledge ever seen. And, it is on this modern wonder that we may go nearly anywhere. So, with that, I invite you to explore some virtual museums with me... In the comfort of our homes, coffee shops, busses, schools, libraries, et cetera. Scientia potentia est. Happy Darwin Day.