Q:The "check engine" light came on last night in my car. My dad says to ignore it but my wife said I'd better take it to the shop. What do you say?
Anonymous
Throughout history, many important philosophers have contemplated the idea that inanimate objects possess a soul, including Aristotle and Leibniz. It is easy to extrapolate from this that such objects may be capable of healing.
You most likely know your vehicle better than either your dad or your wife knows it, and thus you can probably answer to its state of mind and ability to heal itself better than anyone. If your car has the right attitude and a helpful and strong demeanor, it is likely that you can avoid the charges of a mechanic and let nature take its course.
—Shallow Sage
Near-wisdom from the ages.
Because people never change.
