Monthly Archives: February 2017

Words Matter

Posted on February 19, 2017 by

Our Words Matter Do you say what you want instead of what you don’t want? I long ago learned that the subconscious cannot work with negatives. It basically works on pictures, and you cannot paint a picture of not something. … Continue reading →

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Intolerance

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Feb. 11-13,’17 ~QofDay~ Intolerance Intolerance: What are your thoughts about it? For me, there are two core values – individual life, and individual liberty, in that order. The value of life demands a respect for the lives of all others, … Continue reading →

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Universal Basic Income (UBI)

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Universal Basic Income Accelerates Innovation by Reducing Our Fear of Failure Failure is not an option. Failure is the goal. And fear of failure is the enemy. UBI is a possible element in a transition strategy. Evolution is an amazing … Continue reading →

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Burnt Sox

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Burnt Socks What was the last thing you burned? At Jewelia’s 21st I was in charge of BBQ, and got some charcoal and then couldn’t find any paper to start the fire. So I found a tiny piece of paper, … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Facebook post on Trust and Truth

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Tom’s Post on trust and truth The simplest possible approximation to an infinity is a binary, and it is therefore the first one our brains must make during development. We tend to get attached to the comfort and certainty such … Continue reading →

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Life worth living – suicide?

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Jan. 26-28,’17 ~QofDay~ Life Worth Living ~ Suicide “What does it mean to ask whether life is worth living?” AND HENCE – “Under what conditions, if any, could suicide be justified?” A lot in what both FOS and Mendy Lou … Continue reading →

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Religion and war

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Feb. 7-9,’17 ~QofDay~ Religion Why does religion cause so much war? A lot in Judi’s post that I fundamentally align with: our need for stories, the need for universal cooperation, the depths of complexity present, the fundamental uncertainties we face. … Continue reading →

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