…..the bacterium in the gut of the dog supposed there was more to the universe than he could extrapolate from his extremely limited perspective, yet he was resigned to the fact he would never be able to find out definitively for sure. The dog supposed there was more to the universe than he could extrapolate from the fenced-in backyard enclosure he was confined within, but he was resigned to the fact he would never enjoy the absolute freedom to definitively find out otherwise. The dog’s owner supposed there was more to the universe than he could extrapolate from his secluded little planetary sanctuary in one far corner of the Milky Way galaxy, yet he was resigned to the fact he would never have the means and wherewithal to definitively investigate the matter fully. The theoretical physicist who lived next door to the man with the dog with the bacterium in its gut supposed there was much more to the universe than met the human eye, and this self-proclaimed savant was not bashful about proclaiming his extensive knowledge and ersatz omniscience to anyone who would listen to his preaching. Same same with the pastor and priest and rabbi and evangelist down at the local place of worship. And God??? God just smiled down knowingly upon all of these inquisitive souls and went calmly about His daily business…..
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