Monthly Archives: January 2015

Vaccination

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Ted Howard NZ

Comment to Sandi’s facebook page on vaccinations. It is a really difficult issue. I vaccinated both of my kids for the dangerous stuff. I have had all the shots that seemed useful to me, with no significant negative effects that … Continue reading →

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Impressionism

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Ted Howard NZ

A Twist on Impressionism What kind of impression have you made? Hi Laurie, I really question the “take only memories and leave only footprints” approach. I agree that our thoughtless leavings, the trash we often leave unthinkingly in our wake … Continue reading →

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Crazy

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Ted Howard NZ

24 Jan ’15 :Todays Q: CRAZY? This song contends that we’re never going to survive unless we get a little bit crazy. How sane are you? I’m not normal, and I am sane (as in OED definition – “Sound in … Continue reading →

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Recreation

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Ted Howard NZ

23 Jan ’15 :Todays Q: RECREATION? What is your favourite recreational (spare time) activity and what is about this activity that appeals to you? Like many others – what spare time – 😉 I make time for here. I make … Continue reading →

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Clothes

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Ted Howard NZ

22 Jan ’15 :Todays Q: CLOTHES? Where do you normally buy clothes (and do you prefer new or recycled)? I very rarely buy new clothes. People tend to give me T shirts for xmas and birthday – so haven’t bought … Continue reading →

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Criticism

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Ted Howard NZ

21 Jan ’15 :Todays Q: CRITICISM? How do you deal with criticism? Welcome it. Take it apart to its component parts. See what, if anything, is useful to make my model of reality more accurate, or any hint at new … Continue reading →

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Thoughtless

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Ted Howard NZ

20 Jan ’15 :Todays Q: THOUGHTLESS? Is it possible to exist without thought? As a short answer I would say only in a state of unconsciousness. And I use the Oxford definition of thought: The action or process of thinking; … Continue reading →

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AI – Robotics – Updated

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Ted Howard NZ

AI and Robotics at an Inflection Point – Steve Omohundro at about 37:00 A participant asks :If there is no intrinsic value to morality, why should we add to it? Omahandro replies – in 2,000 years we don’t have a … Continue reading →

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Winter

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Ted Howard NZ

19 Jan ’15 :Todays Q: WINTER? Do you like Winter? If so what do you like about Winter? Why do you like Winter? I’m with OM I enjoy being whatever the season and my preferred temperature is about 20c 68F

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Punctual

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Ted Howard NZ

18 Jan ’15 :Todays Q: PUNCTUAL? Are you usually punctual, and what are your feelings towards others that are not? I like to be about 2 mins early for appointments. I usually have something else to keep myself occupied with … Continue reading →

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