Jane Goodall, Still Getting Along

Ageless wonder, Jane Goodall is doing just fine, now.
And she had - for me, some humorous things to say, One, in particular that I identify with.
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Jane Goodall’s Advice on How to Lead a Full Life

The world-renowned scientist and conservationist has spent the pandemic living at her childhood home in England, watching “mindless television” with her sister at suppertime and working around the clock.
------------------------- Wall Street Journal

Notice the use of "mindless television" LOL
Yes, I have called it that and "stupid TV" myself many a time.

"ideas"... that's what smart people talk about, not other people, not even events, ideas.
And where can you see that on TV, some science show that no one watches?

Good for Jane. [thumbs-up]





https://www.wsj.com/articles/jane-goodalls-advice-on-how-to-lead-a-full-life-11615811551

@Earl-of-Trumps

I sometimes think "mindless television" is a pleonasm. But then I remember Star Trek (original) and The Prisoner (Patrick McGoohan). TV did have some shining moments.

To anyone interested in ape-watching, I have a book recommendation: Frans De Waal, "Mama's Last Hug." Genetically, only about 2% distinguishes us from bonobos and chimps. De Waal's book holds up a mirror to human behaviour and we see an ape looking back at us, smiling. Apes have emotions, apes laugh and play, they engage in complicated political power intrigues within the clan, and much more that is so like us. It needs to be said.

@moonbus - The Prisoner (Patrick McGoohan)

Oh, yes. I was young once, too, my man
Do you remember McGoohan playing the lead in "Secret Agent"? That was way cool.
it birthed the hit song, "Secret Agent Man" Johnny Rivers. Started in 1964.

I was young and foolish :-)

@earl-of-trumps said
@moonbus - The Prisoner (Patrick McGoohan)

Oh, yes. I was young once, too, my man
Do you remember McGoohan playing the lead in "Secret Agent"? That was way cool.
it birthed the hit song, "Secret Agent Man" Johnny Rivers. Started in 1964.

I was young and foolish :-)

@moonbus said
Genetically, only about 2% distinguishes us from bonobos and chimps.

@very-rusty said
So is the point of this story you just got old? 🙂

-VR

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