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August

Is it just me, or are we living in an era of widespread incompetence?

August 25, 2021

By B

Is it just me, or are we living in an era of widespread incompetence? Yes. We are living through a pandemic of irrationality. Don’t worry. They will not steal your camera. Life, and photography, has little meaning to them. ...

August

What is the origin of “nothing new under the sun”, and is it something you have ever said, and if not, what would you say instead?

August 25, 2021

In Quick Observations

By B

What is the origin of “nothing new under the sun”, and is it something you have ever said, and if not, what would you say instead? I couldn’t disagree more. Einstein felt that the sun, in fact, put a huge dent in the space-time continuum. I just...

August

As Albert Einstein said, “Is the search for truth more precious than its possession”? Do you agree or not, and why?

August 25, 2021

In Quick Observations

By B

As Albert Einstein said, “Is the search for truth more precious than its possession”? Do you agree or not, and why? Oh God. Yes. One cannot claim truth. All they can do is look for it. ...

August

Is any website a reliable source of information?

August 25, 2021

In Quick Observations

By B

Is any website a reliable source of information? None that I trust absolutely. ...

August

Which person in history turned misery into an opportunity?

August 25, 2021

In Quick Observations

By B

Which person in history turned misery into an opportunity? Buddha. Interestingly, it took him longer then it should have. Self imposed suffering is not the best way. Life often provides all the suffering we need. Enjoy it. The reason we suffer is because we misunderstand reality. When...

August

Is it unlikely that humanity will ever experience a period of peace, happiness, and calm again? Are emergencies and crises all we can expect from now on?

August 25, 2021

In Quick Observations

By B

Is it unlikely that humanity will ever experience a period of peace, happiness, and calm again? Are emergencies and crises all we can expect from now on? For a time. Fear is a powerful thinking control tool. In overuse, it’s power will wane. The sadder part is that...

August

Is freedom limited by knowledge?

August 24, 2021

In Quick Observations

By B

Is freedom limited by knowledge? Yes. What you know becomes a stifling intellectual prison unless you can find the key (Reason) to individual freedom (accessed through freedom of thought or free will). ...

August

With all the negative things we’re able to read/learn about in society, are you able to share a positive that will help make someone’s day, or at least give them hope that positivity still exists?

August 23, 2021

In Problem Solving, Quick Observations

By B

With all the negative things we're able to read/learn about in society, are you able to share a positive that will help make someone's day, or at least give them hope that positivity still exists? Affluence is isolating, because it primarily feeds the self. Then, fears...

August

What book, song lyrics, poem, author, poet, philosopher, movie, teacher, parent, or other influence on you has made a profound impact in your life?

August 23, 2021

In Quick Observations, Thinking

By B

What book, song lyrics, poem, author, poet, philosopher, movie, teacher, parent, or other influence on you has made a profound impact in your life? God’s learning framework, or life's struggles. It is the only way. As for media to enjoy, Groundhog Day and Finding Nemo are contemporary philosophical perfection. ...

August

What truth did you learn in 2020 that changed your world?

August 23, 2021

In Quick Observations

By B

What truth did you learn in 2020 that changed your world? I learned what humanity looks like when people are collectively and reflexively made to fear other people because of disease. I’m gregarious and an entrepreneur by nature, and I am sickened by the result. ...