Philosophy

  • Class Clowns

    The problem we face today, is that our political discourse is dominated by comedians. Which means that our society, developmentally, is equivalent to eighth grade. This is not a criticism of comedians, or our supposed leaders, but of the general… Continue reading

  • Freedom and Independence

    Freedom is when we choose our own goals. Independence is when we measure our own success. Community is when we choose to align our goals and measures of success with others. Tyranny is when we force others to align to… Continue reading

  • All Inclusive

    There are people who want the world to make sense, and there are people who want power. Times of peace occur when the people who want the world to make sense include the insatiable desire for power in their calculations. Continue reading

  • Moving Forward (a juxtaposition)

    In this interactive world, where we should treat others as we would be treated, the mark of maturity is the ability to peacefully endure the behavior of those who knew us when we were younger. Suffering the people who treat… Continue reading

  • Mass Insanity

    The Holocaust happened. Which means Mass Insanity is a real thing. Not just short term Mass Hysteria, like with the 1938 radio broadcast “War of the Worlds”, but long term sustained Mass Insanity. When dealing with Mass Insanity, when the… Continue reading

  • An Extension of Consciousness

    (More thoughts on The Selfish Ledger.) So,… NOW I notice my newsfeed nudging me. I’m not too certain that it is or isn’t… but I’m going with it is. As a third child I have spent my life watching my… Continue reading