I was so moved by this video. Not easy to watch, but very well done and with a strong, visceral message–You’re Fuckin’ Perfect! Lyrics below… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocDlOD1Hw9k Lyrics to “Fuckin’ Perfect”…
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“The price of freedom is decision”
I’m reading a book by Edward de Bono titled, The Happiness Purpose. In it, he states something that I thought was counter-intuitive: [T]he price of freedom is decision. This didn’t…
Video game that can add 10 years to your life ~ Jane McGonigal ~ TED
Game designer Jane McGonigal gives a fascinating TED talk on how video games can have a real, positive impact on people’s lives as she compares deathbed regrets to the reported…
“A fascinatingly disturbing thought” ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s disturbing thought: That there is about a one percent difference between human DNA and the DNA of our nearest genetic relatives the chimpanzee. You could say that…
Infinite Possibilities vs. Six Feet Under
A profound, perspective jarring bit of dialogue from the HBO series Six Feet Under. What’s a little pain matter when the alternative is being six feet under. Infinite Possibilities vs….
Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position, but certainty…
Voltaire’s quote on the nature of certainty and uncertainty does “certainly” apply to politics, government, science—many aspects of life… “Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one”…
“Anything worth saying WILL offend someone.” ~ Johann Hari
“Anything worth saying WILL offend someone.” Which is why statements from politicians, who often try not to offend ANYONE, don’t contain anything ‘worth saying.” And the news has become that…
The Philosopher Commuter – How One Person Can Reduce Traffic
Traffic flows in stop-and-go waves that are caused, in part, by everyone doing their best to prevent other cars from cutting ahead of them in their lane. By not…
Glass half full or half empty? ~ BEST response ever!
Best response to the glass half full, glass half empty debate… Dear Optimist, Pessimist, and Realist, While you guys were busy arguing about the glass of water, I drank it!…
When freedom of thought becomes impossible ~ Salman Rushdie Quote
The moment you declare a set of ideas to be immune from criticism, satire, derision, or contempt, freedom of thought becomes impossible. ~ Salman Rushdie So well put by…
The Greatest Tragedy of Mankind ~ According to Arthur C. Clarke
The greatest tragedy of mankind’s entire history may be the hijacking of morality by religion. ~ Arthur C. Clarke Notable Deaths of 2008 – The New York Times >…