Faith in science
A lesson in the history and ethics of science from the Nazi expedition to Tibet in 1938
THE ONLY FAITH IS DOUBT
Perhaps not everyone knows that in the early decades of the last century, the Nazis organized several "scientific" expeditions to the Himalayas in search of the roots of civilization, delving, in their own way, into the history, myths, and traditions of these ancient populations. They certainly found something, enough to prompt the Nazis to extend their research to the Arctic and the Antarctic continent.
The deeper I research, the more I become convinced that Nazism is not dead at all, but alive and well, still ruling the world today, in a disguised and tendentious manner, mystifying influential figures and maneuvering behind the scenes of pseudo-democratic governments. To put it mildly, they make us believe that donkeys can fly. I can smell these dark powers spreading and permeating every corner of our "democracies," an impalpable poison that insinuates itself subtly into our minds. The simulacra of our freedoms cast sinister and disturbing shadows; I'm surprised so few can see them! When the game becomes clear, it will be too late, as it has been in other times. Let's not forget that, after the Second World War, some Nazi leaders were tried as scapegoats, but most Nazi leaders, elites, and scientists were saved by the same "liberators" who smuggled them out to America through special programs, where they were placed in key positions to continue their work undisturbed. Therefore, this dark side of power has never truly been eradicated; it has simply been relocated, perhaps because they had exposed themselves too much in Europe, creating an exasperating and unsustainable situation. Many Nazi scientists and leaders ended up in organizations like NASA, the CIA, and the FBI (see bibliography below).
An entire cultural, educational, media, and entertainment system has been put in place, from cinema to music, which subtly instills a dark poison in our thoughts, desires, and tastes, manipulating every aspect of our lives. They can do this because they know and master the mechanisms of how human beings function physically, mentally, and spiritually. Therefore, we must study and deepen our self-knowledge, know who we are and where we come from. Otherwise, we risk simply "not being," and for many, that's already the case!
Their greatest weapon is the ability to manipulate the concept of reality in our minds, literally overturning our perceptions and beliefs. It's a bit like religions: if studied in depth, through the teachings of mystics, all the world's religions essentially express the same concepts, only they express them in different languages and words. People then slaughter each other, hate each other, and divide because they simply don't understand each other, all saying the same thing, but with different words. It's like the story of the Tower of Babel: men are pitted against one another, so that they can't all unite against the power that governs them. It's a story as old as the hills, but apparently history teaches no one anything! They seem like clichés, they seem like platitudes, but they are platitudes that generate tragedies.
I dedicate this book to all those who profess "faith in science," reminding them that science doesn't require an act of faith; science demonstrates with facts and evidence; it doesn't need to be believed. Science isn't nourished by dogma, but by trial and error, by doubt and curiosity. It is never static, nor as objective as it should be, and history proves it.
Often, even facts and evidence are prey to interpretation and mystification; data are purged, events are aimed at a predetermined objective. A quick glance at the history of science is enough to understand how concepts continually change, and what was once a proven truth is today just a chapter in history, now outdated and laughable. Often, the invention of an instrument that allows us to see or measure as we could not before is enough, and our entire vision suddenly changes.
Even all our certainties, tested and proven, will one day make the scientists of tomorrow smile. Indeed, I am increasingly convinced that there is no real discovery, but a process of rediscovery, and to understand and understand ourselves, we must delve into our past, even our most distant past. If there is a truth, it is temporally very distant from us. Many will then object, "Yes, but now it's different"... and on what basis would it be different? The masses (i.e., all of us) have been manipulated since the Assyro-Babylonians, since the dawn of time, throughout the ages (amen). They have always been manipulated until yesterday. On what basis should it be different today? Do you think that all those people who in one way or another participated in the Nazi mechanism were all "bad" and in bad faith? Ordinary citizens themselves have allowed themselves to be drawn into this delirium without raising any doubts, with trust and enthusiasm.
Many people unwittingly serve and work for the dark side, passively and superficially acting in "good faith." These are the great dangers of "faith," of man's need to "believe," of always needing a guide, a guru, a role model, a hero, an idol, a coach, an expert, a protocol. Perhaps it would be appropriate to place values before science, to pause before the dignity and sacredness of the human being and all it contains, before respecting the self-determination of each of us, but here we enter a minefield! This is why it is important to know ourselves and listen to our deepest soul. If we are honest with ourselves, if we are authentic, we instinctively sense what smells of truth and what smacks of lies. But since no one holds the supreme truth, it is wise and appropriate to doubt and respect, otherwise we risk falling into presumption, and often even ridicule.
Ultimately, each person must understand whether they are truly masters of their own thoughts, and this is perhaps the most arduous and demanding task. The path is treacherous, intricate, and slippery, and the destination is by no means guaranteed.
Happy reading.