The Law
When we noticed my father had brain cancer, we met with doctors and specialists, trying to understand what this meant and what we could do. We even sought out psychologists to help us navigate the emotions that came with it. I’ve started thinking a lot about the role of science in our lives. Science is often seen as something that can explain the mysteries of life some even hope it will uncover answers about the soul or what happens after this life. But for me, the most important thing science offers is what it teaches us about the life we’re living right now. Visiting in hospital and talking to experts has shown me how much effort and care goes into every medical treatment and discovery. It’s not just about trying to cure or extend life; it’s about improving the time we have, helping us create moments of meaning and connection. Through this experience, I don’t feel like I’m getting older. Instead, I feel like I’m getting closer—closer to understanding life, closer to reason,...