Douglas Whitmore
In December of 2007, the "author" of jihad, Sayed (or Sayyed) Imam Al-sharif, ie. Dr. Fadl, refuted the extremism and abuse Al-Quida and other Muslim-based terrorist groups leaders have 'misled' their follows too believe and execute. Too much of it based on earlier writings of his, as Dr. Fadl is ... Read More
Glafna,The "Human Way" would be yet another gross generalization and probably why it is improbable to define. What makes up such a generalization is the "Individual Way." Just as you related our species to others, it is estimable that other species don't have as conspicuous a manner to identify ... Read More
Neil Gaiman, an impressive humble human mind, not fearful of imagination and respectful of it's limitation.http://www.neilgaiman.com/p/Cool_Stuff/Essays/Essays_By_Neil/Where_do_you_get_your_ideas%3F Read More
John Prine, common sense conceptualist, human behavior observer/listener, with an incredible talent for the lyric. http://www.johnprine.net/New Train© John Prine Full blown silence in an empty roomA former bride and a former groomA folding table and a folding chairA folded hand of poker thereAll new ... Read More
Professor Gilbert,Wow! and thank you for taking the subject beyond the constraints humans impose upon their selves. Let's leave it at, I agree with you in totality.Whitman MooreConnecting-to-the-Value-of-Why 2005-2008 © Read More
Sciencesaves,You ask significant questions. Any irrational belief is borne out of fear and fear out of ignorance. Any human being would benefit from giving the questions you pose 'hard' & open-minded consideration, continuously throughout one's life span.I totally concur with your final query. We ... Read More
Professor Zittrain,Thank you very much for bringing a respectful, clear explanation to the paradoxical nature of 'our' chosen 'internet.' Not in such a succinct manner have I indicated similar concerns and observations, even here on the bigthink plane. It appears difficult for so many to realize ... Read More
A pay-as-you-spend sales tax on all purchasing, would be a sound regime replacement for "income tax." Why was it determined or remained acceptable to be "taxed" on one's earnings? There is common sense, logic and reason, with paying taxes on what is spent out of our earnings, leading to individuals ... Read More
Morning Edition, April 15, 2008 · Steve Inskeep talks to author Kevin Phillips about his new book, Bad Money. Phillips argues in the book that the U.S. economy is in danger because of its reliance on the financial industry. He also believes that Wall Street has steered the nation toward greater debt ... Read More
sciencesaves,you've brought up a prime example for choice of ignorance that prevails with this subject and so many others. it's actually been a while now that stem cell research has demonstrated non-embryo related replication.There is a research university/hospital where I live that has lead with ... Read More
True faith/belief (in anything) is diluted by opinionated-ness, cleverness and pride, due to obvious lack of reason and logic. Why are choices towards accepting less than true faith/belief (in anything) prevalent then? Complacency?Connecting-to-the-Value-of-Why 2005-2008 © Read More
Superconsciousness, emerging knowledge base, exploring and exposing the extraordinary abilities innate in every human being. http://www.superconsciousness.com/index.php Read More
sciencesaves, I generally steer away from judging others to be arrogant or anything else, but you are spot on with your assessment(s). "Thank god" is such a common phrase used, and unfortunate for this, when one realizes its' subjectiveness, yet when expressed with honest purpose, has potential ... Read More
Azrael, Thanks for bringing some sense to answering such a question. sciencesaves is right as to predicting the future being best guess, what a great distraction from making the present moment the absolute most it can be! yay! What we evolve into, in the next instance of our existence is what is ... Read More
sciencesaves, I don't believe the time and energy expended towards such efforts would meet expectations (of course, nothing 'meets' an expectation). The only focus we can be assured of is, that of our own financial situation. Government, through taxation has a definite effect on any citizen's ... Read More
Is the 'pie' the quintessential food creation considering it's various combinations, forms and potential? Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This Pie –noun 1.a baked food having a filling of fruit, meat, pudding, etc., prepared in a pastry-lined pan or dish and often topped ... Read More
Why do humans choose complacency, affecting their individual evolution of capability, experience and knowledge, by accepting 'plateaus' of familiarity and justification?Connecting-to-the-Value-of-Why 2005-2008 © Read More
Wycleft, you speak respectful, humble and secure, thank you for positioning the subject honestly. Growing up, I became aware of various 'races' and remember society and culture emphasized along with. This may have supported me to being more interested with the similarities over the differences ... Read More
Stone, Thank you for your humble and eloquently stated life experience. You prove(d) to be a human becoming while others surrounding you were not comfortable with overcoming their fears and the ignorance supporting such. Your individualism is admirable in so many ways.Even though I grew up near ... Read More
I also appreciate JezzNC's considerations towards this subject. As Jezz reminded, faith and reason are opposite ends of the scale, so the mid-point or balance could be humility-based, common sense as opposed to either extremity of the end-points.Connecting-to-the-Value-of-Why 2005-2008 © Read More
About Douglas Whitmore
Conceptualist/Author of "Connect-to-the-Value-of-Why" and the "Listening Blog" Copyright 2005-2008
We all have the innate ability to prevent conflict and increase understanding beyond our fathomable imagination.
It's not reserved to the few, not a gimmick, it simply has to do with starting anything at a true beginning as opposed to "part way in." We have the tendency to start from a forward-point based on OUR current level of knowledge, experience and desire.
I listen to and teach others how to; prevent vs. overcoming, how to proceed vs. being satisfied.