My series on evolution began last Sunday with  THE EVOLUTION OF RELIGION .  But before I get into Humanity, some speculations on the future of the Iran War:  I asked Google AI: How long do you think the Iran War will last? Not much of a response:    The duration of the war will largely depend on the success of these targeted strikes, Iran's ability to resist, and the willingness of all sides to seek. Repeated what has been mentioned in the past: President Donald Trump expects the war to last 4 to 5 weeks. Israel thinks this will go on for months. Iran wants a slow, protracted war of attrition. In other words, who really knows how long the Iran War will last. The weekend price of WTI crude oil is $99.30/barrel and Brent crude at $103.89/barrel.  Google AI:  what do you think the price of oil will be early this coming week and into the future? Bullish Pressure : Continued military activity near Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz is keeping supply rest...

But first, the  latest Winter Olympics medal count: 1. Norway: 24 Total (11 Gold, 6 Silver, 7 Bronze) 2. Italy: 22 Total (8 Gold, 4 Silver, 10 Bronze) 3. United States: 17 Total (5 Gold, 8 Silver, 4 Bronze) 4. Japan: 17 Total (3 Gold, 5 Silver, 9 Bronze) 5. France: 15 Total (4 Gold, 7 Silver, 4 Bronze) 5. Germany: 15 Total (4 Gold, 6 Silver, 5 Bronze) 7. Austria: 13 Total (4 Gold, 6 Silver, 3 Bronze) 8. Sweden: 11 Total (5 Gold, 5 Silver, 1 Bronze) 8. Netherlands: 11 Total (5 Gold, 5 Silver, 1 Bronze) 10. Switzerland: 9 Total (4 Gold, 2 Silver, 3 Bronze) 10. Canada: 9 Total (1 Gold, 3 Silver, 5 Bronze) 12. South Korea: 5 Total (1 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze) 12. Australia: 5 Total (3 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze) 14. Czech Republic: 4 Total (2 Gold, 2 Silver, 0 Bronze) 14. China: 4 Total (0 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze) 16. Great Britain: 3 Total (3 Gold, 0 Silver, 0 Bronze) 16. Slovenia: 3 Total (2 Gold, 1 Silver, 0 Bronze) 16. Poland: 3 Total (0 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze) 16. Finland: 3 Tota...

Extinction means the end.   The  ultimate fate of our universe  depends on your scientific beliefs. If the universe goes through a repeated series of Big Bangs and Crunches by expanding and contracting, there might be no end. However, the prevailing sense today is that the universe will continue to expand and reach the Big Chill where everything approaches absolute zero, oh, maybe  100 trillion years from now . However, there are too many unknowns, like the effect of dark energy/matter, etc., to know for sure. A more sensible, but equally futile, analysis has to do with the 10 most likely ways for humanity to disappear.  Every few years, some one or organization makes such a prediction.  Here is new effort, a book published on 17July2025,  The Anti-Catastrophe League , by  Tom Ough .  #10 - Asteroids One of the biggest was a 9 mile wide monster that led to the extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago. On 30June1908, mere 200 footer (...

Have you noticed that films these days don't say  The End  at the the end?  This  turnover happened  in the 1970's.  Now, there is a rolling credit list for grips, gaffers, etc.  One annoyance I have, though, is that all those production companies want to feature themselves at the beginning, taking up so much time.  Also, have you noticed how many producers there are on each movie? Then there is the end to your life.  For many, this termination is just the beginning of a better existence in Heaven, or the equivalent.  And, boy, do Muslim male martyrs have a surprise coming:   not 72 virgins, but 72 sweet white raisins .  Not to say that other religions also will not be disappointed.  What you are promised has not actually been verified. For me, the end will be nothingness or total blackness or utter gloom.  Now and then I convince myself that it will be eternal peace.  The plus side going for people of faith...