Sam Harris is a goof. His position on Islam demonstrates this well. That’s not to say Harris doesn’t spit deep knowledge occasionally. Harris means well. He wants people to do better and live happier and healthier lives. That makes him noble. Still, a noble goof. Harris’s comments on Islam represent profound ignorance. He believes he’s…
Read moreWomen & Islam
“Women prevail over good men, and lowly men prevail over women.” – Muhammed PBUH
Read morePreserving Vietnamese Society Amidst Western Influences
What will keep the fabric of Vietnamese society together as they adopt more and more failed Western modes of thinking? Children need to be protected. It is wise to stay many generations behind in adopting social innovations. Observe over many decades before quickly jumping on the bandwagon of new social norms. How can this be…
Read morePet Peeve: Out-of-Touch Leaders
You know one of my pet peeves? Something that really pisses me off? When people in positions of authority and power become disconnected from the community they serve, they become clueless about the feelings of the ordinary person. This happens in government. We see it a lot lately in Canadian politics. It also occurs in…
Read moreDo Epic Things
Epicness, not for this: It’s basic to think that doing some epic shit is a great way to grab attention and increase standing in your social hierarchy. This true. Doing epic shit can give you the fame and admiration your weak little soul may yearn. And with one step in this direction, you’ll have started…
Read moreAlgorithmic Addiction (pt 2)
Just a little. Only a couple minutes. Telltale signs of addiction. When you’re on autopilot. When your hands and feet move effortlessly, gracefully, into the fire you know will burn. How little control we have when our controls get stuck on autopilot. Who amongst us is above addiction? Who amongst us above the highly trained…
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Things are going to get weird here. The world is fucked up. But it is also beautiful. — Don’t blame the algorithms for humanity’s natural instinct and desire to be attracted to darkness. No. Know. Social media represents man’s true nature. Our current nature. And when we get better, so will social media. Just as…
Read moreHello. Hello.
Message from the past.Message from the future. Dear Present, Whatever you’re doing, please know that it is not important to the missions ahead of you. Stop. Move wisely. You need someone to help you run things. This person needs to help you untangle the many thoughts and projects trapped in your mind. Someone that can…
Read morePurpose. Never off.
I’m never off. And when I’m off, it’s in effort to be better when I’m on. I’m never off.
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