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Comment to The Portal 001 – Eric Weinstein and Peter Thiel

Posted on July 29, 2019 by

You Tube – Peter Thiel on “The Portal”, Episode #001: An Era of Stagnation & Universal Institutional Failure. Technologist and Investor Peter Thiel is the guest as he joins Eric Weinstein in the studio Some really great stuff, and much … Continue reading →

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Divisive Times

Posted on June 19, 2019 by

James R – Divisive Times Right now we are living through divisive times. People have separated into groups that seem far apart in many respects. There is a lot of friction. … Friction creates energy. If you rub two sticks … Continue reading →

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UBI (Universal Basic Income) Continued from last month

Posted on April 22, 2019 by

Continuing the UBI conversation from last month Hi Dirk, I do not understand how you get to “markets are incorruptible because there are no subjective influences in the functioning”. Culture – at any and every level is a subjective influence. … Continue reading →

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London Futurists – politics for enhanced human wellbeing

Posted on January 31, 2019 by

Politics for profoundly enhanced human wellbeing Very interesting thread of discussions. Understand the need for your action David, and I agree – some interesting ideas in too much anger. And for me, the 20ft caterpillar on the coffee table is … Continue reading →

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Evolution Institute – Saving Social Constructivism

Posted on November 13, 2018 by

Saving Social Constructivism Yes, this is deep and complex. Yes we are dealing with deeply nested sets of complex adaptive systems (up to 20 and sometimes more levels). The classical notion of “Truth” (that one can be absolutely certain of … Continue reading →

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Laurie – When pigs fly

Posted on November 13, 2018 by

When Pigs Fly Hi Laurie, Agree. I look forward to the day that war, injustice and hunger are found only in history books. I think it is achievable, and it will require some delicate balances. People are generally on their … Continue reading →

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Thoughts driving home from meeting Richard Dawkins in Christchurch

Posted on May 13, 2018 by

Attended Richard Dawkins event in Christchurch, and had a short conversation with him at the meet and greet afterwards These are transcriptions from 3 recordings made driving home Saturday morning, listening to a lecture on the development of Greek philosophical … Continue reading →

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