Science & Philosophy
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The Hollow Men by T.S.Eliot : In Memory of AJC; August 1955-September 2025
I We are the hollow men We are the stuffed men Leaning togetherHeadpiece filled with straw. Alas!Our dried voices, when We whisper together Are quiet and meaninglessAs wind in dry grass Or rats’ feet over broken glassIn our dry cellar Shape without form, shade… Continue reading
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The Ontology of Student Agency: Are there Elephants in the room?
“Belinksy was just like Krylov’s Inquisitive Man, who didn’t notice the elephant in the museum” Demons (Dostoevsky, 2008) Abstract: This short article discusses an ontological concept of student agency within K-12 schooling. It is argued that ontologically, student agency does… Continue reading
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Life and Death During A Global Pandemic-Who Gets to Live and Who Gets to Die?
by Lawrence Burke A New York hospital recently told its doctors to “think critically about who you intubate”. For the lay person that means make a decision on who lives and who dies. Yes, a disturbing but important ethical question;… Continue reading
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Technology: How much is too much?
by Lawrence Burke One of the more comic technology items introduced in 2013 was the iPotty. A simple device was attached to a toilet training potty for very young children. They could play with apps and Google away while waiting… Continue reading
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Backyard Brains often Lack Intelligence
by Lawrence Burke Backyards conjure up lots of images of recyclable materials and storage space or nicely cultivated lawns and gardens as a place to relax and enjoy the labors of the day. On the other hand Backyard Brains creates… Continue reading
The LB Chronicles by Lawrence Burke, Ed.D 