Evidence is growing that many medical guidelines given by major American medical institutions were not based on highly credible research but mostly on opinions or studies with weak support. For instance, according to a 2019 report, only 8.5 percent of all medical recommendations from the American Heart Association (AHA) were based on robust scientific evidence from randomized controlled trials (Federation of American Scientists, July 8, 2025). This trend was not unique to the AHA.

I often drive through an established residential neighborhood to avoid a highway frequently choked with traffic. It is a more pleasant way to get to my destination. Some time ago, as I made my way through the neighborhood, I noticed a vacant lot being cleared for a new dwelling to be built. I didn’t know then, but this somewhat common scene would prove a poignant spiritual reminder.

Many have heard about the so-called “doubling accumulation” of human knowledge. Some think this rapid acceleration will catapult human civilization beyond the stratosphere, while others are concerned that mankind’s growing capabilities will result in uncontrollable consequences—including global catastrophe. Where is human knowledge headed?

Smartphones have become indispensable tools in modern life, but their constant presence may be reshaping how we think, remember, and feel. Researchers are increasingly concerned about how the overuse of smartphones affects cognitive function (Smithsonian Magazine, September 12, 2025).

Germany recently hosted the 24th Berlin Security Conference. This conference included attendees from nations inside and outside of Europe, including many NATO nations. During the conference, the United States Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, spoke on behalf of President Donald Trump and mused, “I look forward to the day when Germany comes to the United States and says that we’re ready to take over the Supreme Allied Commander position.