EH S3 E18: The Age of Subtlety Is Ending (special edition)
SUBTLE (wiktionary) Senses relating to intangible things. Of an argument or concept , words, etc.: requiring one to distinguish between fine points , especially if it is difficult to do so; nice ; also ( generally ) , difficult to grasp ; not easily understood or obvious. Synonyms: see Thesaurus: subtle Antonyms: simple , straightforward ; see also Thesaurus: obvious Giving only a slight impression ; elusive , indistinct ; also, skilfully restrained or understated . editorial opinion from your faithful editor Homo sapiens is now migrating from functioning as an analog organism into a digital format organism. Alas, our globe and the people on it are now experiencing the end of subtlety. No more interpretation; no more nuance; no more indirect, finesse, & shades of meaning. Now everything is black and white. On or Off. Yes or no. Yet, simultaneously, one aspect is under attack: science Go figure that...