THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

“Relativity applies to physics, not to ethics”

— Albert Einstein

BIRTHDAYS:

1607 John Lievens, Dutch painter, etcher and wood carver, born in Leiden, Dutch Republic.

1632 Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, Dutch microbiologist and microscopist in the Golden Age of Dutch art, science and technology. A largely self-taught man in science, he is commonly known as “the Father of Microbiology”, and one of the first microscopists and microbiologists. Van Leeuwenhoek is best known for his pioneering work in microscopy and for his contributions toward the establishment of microbiology as a scientific discipline.

1739 Anna Amalia of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, German princess and composer (patron of Classical Weimar court), born in Wolfenbüttel. Overture to Erwin und Elmire, and Divertimento

1920 Julius Youngner, American scientist, helped develop Salk polio vaccine.

MISCELLANEOUS:

ANY CHANCE A CALIFORNIA CITY OR TWO IS ON THE LIST? Tesla Q3 Call – Robotaxi Solution Timeline is 70 Days

IN THE FUTURE, BEFORE LOCKING THINGS DOWN AGAIN (INCLUDING FREE SPEECH AND THE FREEDOM TO ASSEMBLE), THE AUTHORITIES MIGHT WANT TO ACQUAINT THEMSELVES WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Nuremberg Code

Disease Mitigation Measures in the Control of Pandemic Influenza

Great Barrington declaration