It took me a long time to learn, frustratingly brutal trial and error, fighting presumptions and misconceptions, but eventually I realized that all of my writing leads to this work: Maciolekism. My very own philosophy.
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Civilization’s Holy Triangle
For many years, as an individual, I tried to force myself to think and make choices in the center of this triangle. The truth is, however, that my natural hard-wired proclivity is at the yellow star. Individuals should engage the… Continue reading
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A View From A Snow-Globe
There were strict social norms in the fifties, a hectic decade of transition, and then a period of social freedom lasting from the seventies through the oughties. Now we are traveling back, already in another chaotic transitional decade, which will… Continue reading
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Molding Minds
Perhaps, just perhaps, the more adults try to mold the minds of children, the more off the rails they can go. Everything is connected. Possibly, just possibly, the more “perfect” the obedient kids get, the more destructive the disobedient ones… Continue reading
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Completely Dysfunctional
Politics destroys management. In a society of constant politics, there can be no sound management. Well,.. three cheers to no more political advertisements and junk mail!! Just think of all the good that could have been done with the money… Continue reading
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Stay Out of The Caves
We can either work to build and maintain a sustainable society, or we can work to build a long lasting icon of that society… the Pharaohs chose the latter. (We are doing the same, just faster because our icons are… Continue reading
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Wisdom
Wisdom is the product of experience, knowledge, and reflection. Wisdom is self-contained. It does not try to impose itself or extend outward by force or manipulation. Wisdom is a master of hospitality. Continue reading
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Staying On The Path
Never volunteer to take responsibility for anything you are not willing to do entirely by yourself. If you can get people to help, great… If you cannot, then you will not burn yourself to a cinder with frustration. Continue reading
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Transitions
We can enjoy and embrace our individuality during time of Feast, but during the Famine we must make sacrifices and depend on the community. During the Feast we reward individuals. During the Famine nature rewards communities. Continue reading
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The Evolution of Guilt
Unless a parent is completely honest with their teenagers, the only way for a parent to protect their teenagers from making the same mistakes the parent made is to punish the teens for the parent’s secret guilt and shame. The… Continue reading
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American Democracy
People sitting in a restaurant. Not getting any service and they don’t like the menu, but they refuse to leave. Continue reading
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