Monthly Archives: July 2013

Nature of Consciousness

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Ted Howard NZ

The Nature of Consciousness Hi Deb Joseph Levine’s definition of the “hard problem” appears simply false to me. He misses several key issues, and makes pronouncements about understanding that he has no authority for. I accept it is his opinion, … Continue reading →

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Relocating

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Ted Howard NZ

Through the Cheese Curtain If you were relocating, what favored place would you say good-bye to? I relocated 15 years ago, from Waitakaruru (where I had lived for 34 years) to Kaikoura. I have no intention of relocating from Kaikoura, … Continue reading →

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Relationship with computer

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Ted Howard NZ

Question of the Day~ July 24, 2013 What is the relationship you have with your computer ? My computer is very much an extension of who I am. It is my memory for things coming up. It is where I … Continue reading →

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Decisions with no “I”

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Ted Howard NZ

how do you make your decisions w/no “I”? I agree that the effect is there – I use it constantly. I disagree about the source. To me, it seems clear beyond any reasonable doubt that it can all be explained … Continue reading →

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What’s missing in modern society

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Ted Howard NZ

Question of the Day~ July 22, 2013 ~ SOCIETY OMISSIONS Reflect on what’s missing in modern society? There is a lot in what Jeff says, that it is all a matter of perspective. Modern life is so complex, that it … Continue reading →

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Free Lunch

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Ted Howard NZ

Question of the Day July 20, 2013 ~ Free Lunch Is there such a thing as a “free lunch”? Things can certainly be free of monetary cost, and nothing is free of consequence. Very few people seem to clear on … Continue reading →

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Privacy

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Ted Howard NZ

Clever Hacks Give Google Glass Many Unintended Powers The idea of privacy is an illusion. Ordinary people have never had privacy – we are always subject to observation. It is those who hold real power who are most terrified of … Continue reading →

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Human creation

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Ted Howard NZ

Question of the Day July 19, 2013 ~ Human Created What’s the most beautiful thing created by a human being that helps the world? As a single thing, I think I would vote for Kurt Goedel’s Incompleteness Theorem. It proves … Continue reading →

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Culturally diverse

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Ted Howard NZ

Question of the Day July 18, 2013 ~ Culturally Diverse Are you culturally diverse or more homogenous, in your background and in your current life? How does that affect you or play out in your life? In my background I … Continue reading →

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Failed romances

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Ted Howard NZ

Question of the Day July 17, 2013 ~ Failed Romance What’s your advice on getting over a failed romance? Give it time. Accept everyone is different, and sometimes some differences just trigger too many uncomfortable subconscious feelings. When my first … Continue reading →

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