Category Archives: memetics

How to tell at a glance if the Moon is waxing or waning

Posted on September 24, 2019 by

Do you know how to tell at a glance whether the Moon is waxing or waning? Well, if you don’t, I’ll tell you how to do it — but first, an interlude: So… I just need you to focus on … Continue reading →

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Being in the moment: in search of wu wei

Posted on May 30, 2018 by

For this last day of my ‘three day quote challenge’ I offer you not one but two quotations: If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you … Continue reading →

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A Large Crisis is Imminent

Posted on May 22, 2018 by

Welcome to day two of my ‘three day quote challenge’. ‘Day one’ is here. I need to thank rayoflight144 for presenting me with this challenge — I’ve just done so, with a pingback. Today’s nominations for three blogs to take … Continue reading →

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May the Fourth be with you

Posted on May 5, 2018 by

I’ve just discovered that I’ve been nominated for the ‘three day quote challenge’ by rayoflight144. Very kind of you, ray, thank you. I’m not entirely certain of the rules of this ‘challenge’. I think I have to come up with … Continue reading →

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Blogger Appreciation Award

Posted on March 10, 2018 by

I don’t normally do ‘awards’. But this one is different: Ang4him of My Journey to Imperfection has publicly acknowledged me for trying to help others; it would be churlish to refuse. Thank you, Ang4him. Also, it gives me an excuse … Continue reading →

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We are a way for the Cosmos to know itself

Posted on February 10, 2018 by

As a prelude to an article I’m working on now that I plan to publish shortly, I offer you Carl Sagan’s words… The Cosmos is all that is, or ever was, or ever will be. Our contemplations of the Cosmos … Continue reading →

Posted in ... wait, what?, Biodiversity, Communication, consciousness, Core thought, Education, Environment, memetics, Science | Tagged , , | 16 Comments

Bill Maher on new rules for old fools

Posted on May 1, 2016 by

… and, finally, new rule: Before Americans can laugh at how pathetic Cubans are for driving those old patched-up cars instead of getting new ones, we have to explain why that’s what we’re doing with our healthcare system, our voting … Continue reading →

Posted in ... wait, what?, Energy, GCD: Global climate disruption, Health, Just for laughs, memetics, People, Phlyarology, Strategy | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

The awakening of homo fatuus brutus

Posted on February 3, 2016 by

The idea of gaining acceptance for a change of species name for humanity is all but impossible — and yet, at the same time, totally necessary. Continue reading →

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What happens when a climate skeptic discerns reality

Posted on January 16, 2016 by

Partial transcript: Richard Muller, Phd: I didn’t know whether global warming was real, whether it was completely bogus or maybe it was twice as bad as people said. So my daughter and I … decided we would set up a … Continue reading →

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How to change the world

Posted on January 10, 2016 by

The illimitable ocean consists of drops of water. Each drop of water counts. When a myriad drops of water move in the same direction, there is the irresistible tide… Continue reading →

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