psychology
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A Conflict Of Motivations
Nothing begins with knowledge and reason. Experience is the foundation of understanding, not knowledge. Both of my parents grew up poor, in what were called cold-water flats. Thus, a large part of their primary motivation in life had always been… Continue reading
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Culture As Purpose
To understand why we have religion. Evolutionary Success for most of nature is measured by the ability to have grandchildren. We humans, however, have gained the capacity to make our environment so toxic and complicated that the measure of our… Continue reading
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America’s Ladder
Finally, we are coming to the end of World War Two. My mind keeps going back to an old movie. Not black and white old, but one from earlier in my life. A movie titled, “Jacob’s Ladder” (1990). The movie… Continue reading
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An Entrenched Delusion
Our true selves could solve our problems much better than our fantasy selves. Apparently, I live in the state that is the basketball capital of the world. There is a sign on the highway, so it must be true. Nonetheless,… Continue reading
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A Starving Populace
A lesson from my first world curse. Not too long ago I was sitting in a pub, having a burger and beer, and trying to relax. No different than anyone else. I saw the way she was looking at me,… Continue reading
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Faith and Superstition
We all need good context. There are many people who say there is no value in faith and superstition. They demand to see proof in the real world. Well, it is a simple fact that when we are positive and… Continue reading
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