Speculation

 

I personally have stopped watching television. The media is not a bad method of distribution information but it turned into entertainment. I found that what I wanted as news and facts was beyond newspapers with yesterday’s news and television with explosive talking heads that were not trustworthy. 

Whatever the reason for avoiding that electronic media I turned to the alternative. Radio.

The ancient speaker box provided voices that were calm and articulate to provide the latest up-to-date information that I required to make my bias and options of the day. I didn’t search the network but settled into the NPR with trust and security.

My choice didn’t seem to be too over the top or influenced by political nonsense. I could easily switch between News to Music and always be rewarded by something interesting and mind provoking.

Now noticing that the ‘interviews’ are probing, the responses are ‘speculative’.

Perhaps this is how the answers were always and never noticed and taken as gospel truth only to find out it was off a script written by someone else.

So poise ‘News’ programs ask the questions but the answers are ‘speculation’.

The person the journalist decided to interview may be a name that no one knows with a title that is a arm length with maybe some academic title or perhaps well read on the subject and perhaps written reports or books on their personal reflections as a final word. In most cases the answer is refuted as possibility truth or another version that can be sponded upon at a later date.

When one reaches back and listens to the ‘experts’ as the inquirer tries to find some substance in their answers they are only speculations. Guesses, as anyone would have on the future.

If an employer hires you they are ‘speculating’ that you can perform the job requested. If you request another to be your bed-mate, they may be ‘speculating’ that your promises will come true.

If you purchase a new appliance or mechanical device you may be ‘speculating’ it will accomplish what was wished due to the guarantee.

If you speculate that there is life after death, what does the basis of assuming upon readings from words written in fantasy?

So tomorrow, make up your mind.

There are no answers.