Monthly Archives: April 2014

Who motivates the motivator?

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

28 April 2014 ~Question of the Day~ Motivate Who motivates the motivator? It seems clear that in the case of us humans, evolution has provided us with brains that have a number of preferences selected for over our evolutionary history. … Continue reading →

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Spend or Save

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

27 April 2014 ~Question of the Day~ Spend or Save If I’m given a large sum of money I’ll spend all or most of it on some aspect of improving my quality of life NOW rather than putting it into … Continue reading →

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Overwhelm

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

25 April 2014 ~Question of the Day~ Overwhelm Remembering a moment when you felt personally overwhelmed, how did you get through it? What strength in you prevented despair? In what way did it prove out that you were enough to … Continue reading →

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Philosophy Maze

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

24 April 2014 ~Question of the Day~ Philosophy Maze “The intricate maze of philosophy of the various schools is said to clarify matters and to reveal the Truth, but in fact it creates confusion where none need exist” – do … Continue reading →

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AI Robotics

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

AI/Robotics – Is the End of Humanity Coming ? Hi Deb et al, Loved your Tao piece Deb. The idea that we must accept the palette we have available, if we are to be our creative best, is just straight … Continue reading →

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50 things

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

23 April 2014 ~Question of the Day~ 50 Things Ok, let’s have fun with this! Deb was inspired by Mikey D’s post 50 Things About Me, and started her own list: 50 Things About Me inspired by Mike Dineen. 1. … Continue reading →

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Home

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

Home is Where the Heart Is If a house is a place to hang your hat, and home is where the heart is, where is your heart? Hi Laurie Agreed that home is where we feel safe and related. The … Continue reading →

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Earth Friendly Neighbourhood

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

22 April 2014 ~Question of the Day~ Earth Day~ Cities What are the best and worst Earth-Friendly aspects of your closest city or neighbourhood? What would you like to see developed more? We live in a very “green” town – … Continue reading →

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New Arms Race

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

Preventing an autonomous-systems arms race What level of safety features? The same logic as is being applied to drones can be applied to cultures and economies. Why do we allow ourselves to be dominated by an economic system that over-values … Continue reading →

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Clutter

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Ted Howard NZ

21 April 2014 ~Question of the Day~ Clutter What role does clutter or the lack of it play in your own life ? I’m definitely on what most would describe as the clutter end of the spectrum. I have lots … Continue reading →

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