The widespread belief in astrology, and the respectful tone of this NYT piece, are evidence that we don't live in a truly modern, reasonable society. We're surr

The widespread belief in astrology, and the respectful tone of this NYT piece, are evidence that we don't live in a truly modern, reasonable society. We're surrounded by superstitious fools. My lesson from such an article: The scientific, technological, artistic, and social achievements of the last few centuries are a frail exception -- they could promptly be toppled by irrational people, who remain a majority.