Random Awesomeness

"I like what you said about how we (as early humans) started developing a world-view." "Is that what I said?" "Yes, it is. Not in so many words, but you were talking about how we started developing ideas. Ideas about our own role in this diverse world that we were beginning to observe and understand like [...]

“Ok, so I think next I’ll try and summarize aspects of the development of human civilizations that are pertinent to this discussion.” ------ "Civilization, eh? Hey I got something to say about that." "Oh really?" "Yea really. See... it's all about power, isn't it? Oops, strike that! It's about the perception of power. (Of course [...]

We now continue from Monday's post... ------ "I'll try my best to be succinct but there's a lot of ground to cover if you want a comprehensive accounting of my vision regarding human potential. And I'm going to need to start with a synopsis about how far we've come, so please bear with me here." (heh... bare with [...]

"So did you hear what he said?" "Yea, what a neanderthal. Can you believe there are people who still think like that?" "I know, I know. It's like evolution just stopped or something." "He probably doesn't even believe in evolution." "Yea... hey man, you look like a smart guy, what do YOU think?" "Me? I [...]

"Hey man, you ever seen those YouTube videos about the Earth being... you know, flat?" "You're joking, right?" "No, I'm not. I saw a few the other day and they made some really convincing points and... " " Oh REALLY! Exactly which points did they make, that were so convincing?" "I dunno, they just made [...]

He seems like a reasonable guy. I never see him sneering or looking at me with obvious disdain. Still... I always feel a bit off when in his presence. As if there is something wrong with me. Must it be taken as an assumed fact, that his opinion somehow has more weight than mine? He [...]

Finished by the time I could see Revealed the way to my room The silent jungle around me Glowed showing more than this tune The day had not made me wiser New tutors gave me a turn My wits became my advisor Tasked to not placate nor spurn I saw in the end all reason [...]