Pertinence and Relevance

We are screwed in a global society. We do not understand pertinence or relevance.

It does no good to explain the difference. Instead, examine the noted examples and draw your own conclusion:

• The neighbor commits suicide.
• It is the neighbor's turn to drive the carpool.

Impertinence is not the same as irrelevance.

• One person makes a difference for another person.
• I am not impacted by what others do.

A pertinent contribution is one which continues to exploration of a (going) concern at hand (locate the next petrol station when your fuel tank gague reads Empty); a relevant input explores more easily recognizable truth (the 500 km car trip will require refueling of the vehicle). 

• Is it pertinent that we don't connect with loved ones? Is it relevant that we remain this way?

If we allow "Math Gods" to define the universe we become lesser beings. Statistic analysis is true and irrefutable. Try calculating the odds for survival.