If one's life is entirely wonderful, one would feel more regret towards the early death of loved ones.
If life was really bad, then one would feel less bad about loved ones passing away before their time. Don't you think?
Another reason? If life is really bad or painful, then death becomes an acceptable option. An imperfect life makes death seem less scary than a perfect life.
One more? Severe chronic pain for two decades can make one short tempered, overeat, too tired to exercise, and not be thoughtful. It can also help one overcome these problems, be more aware, mindful and thoughtful about such things.
Everyone seems to be in a hurry. Never stop to see the wonders of life. Imagine the Planck scale, the size of a proton, atom, molecule, mountain, earth, solar system, galaxies, size of the universe, all the atoms in the universe, a googol.
That's what everything should seem like. A googol. Almost infinitely complex and mind boggling. Most everything should test one's mental facilities. Nothing is simple, but most people, in their rush to live life fully before they die and due to natural instincts, skim through the facts of life.
Is one free? Most would say yes. A few would say, it depends on the exact definition of "one" and what you mean by free. Take time to "look" at all the wonders of the world, the metaphysical ones.
All that money, time, energy spent on eating out. I doubt humans were meant to eat processed foods, or sit down all day. Suppose eating out and unnecessary foods were frowned upon by society, discouraged, even banned. We could use the money saved to pay employees, or other people a basic living allowance, feed the poor, do other things. But no! Capitalism and freedom of choice seem to overrule ethics in today's society? Hopefully, present society will seem very barbaric in the future. Do we really need to eat that cake, or feed the poor? Feed the poor and then eat cake together? No, no more cake. Not good for you. Worse than pot.
Collective cognitive dissonance. Can the collective mind become free of cognitive dissonance?
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Is Gravity A Force or Dimension?
It is described as a force in equations, but it is related to space/time. So, it seems to be a dimension.
Is God a force or dimension?
Did you know that many religions say that God cannot be described in human terms and then try to explain God by assigning human characteristics, values and such to God.
God probably does not bless, "listen" or get angry. God cannot be described in detail, but if you take a more general perspective, you can make out the picture. Sort of like focusing a microscope. The magnification depends on what you want to see.
Something seems to inject thoughts/emotions/will into my consciousness occasionally daily or weekly. Maybe I have a clear consciousness?
Remember watching black and white TV, just ABC, NBC, and CBS.
Do you think that TV tried to show how people should behave in the 60s, 70s, and 80s? Remember lots of family shows. Brady Bunch, Cosby Family, the one with the guy housekeeper, The Jeffersons, All In The Family.
Is God a force or dimension?
Did you know that many religions say that God cannot be described in human terms and then try to explain God by assigning human characteristics, values and such to God.
God probably does not bless, "listen" or get angry. God cannot be described in detail, but if you take a more general perspective, you can make out the picture. Sort of like focusing a microscope. The magnification depends on what you want to see.
Something seems to inject thoughts/emotions/will into my consciousness occasionally daily or weekly. Maybe I have a clear consciousness?
Remember watching black and white TV, just ABC, NBC, and CBS.
Do you think that TV tried to show how people should behave in the 60s, 70s, and 80s? Remember lots of family shows. Brady Bunch, Cosby Family, the one with the guy housekeeper, The Jeffersons, All In The Family.
Sunday, July 21, 2019
The Greatest Equalizer Of Humans?
Cognitive Dissonance. The only way to avoid it is to try very earnestly to be truthful and good.
What happens when one has too many cognitive dissonances? Remember that most people have a conscience. Well, one tries to make up for the inconsistency with moral values by altering one's perception, and/or moral values. Simply put, one cannot think or behave logically in the area of their cognitive dissonances. So, one can do some things logically, but in other things, one is lost. Sort of crippled mentally and in behavior. This description seems to fit most people.
Time to try to spread the word, once more. No one seems to listen or understand.
Wonder why? Cognitive dissonance.
Wonder how God, conscience, and cognitive dissonance are connected? Me too.
What happens when one has too many cognitive dissonances? Remember that most people have a conscience. Well, one tries to make up for the inconsistency with moral values by altering one's perception, and/or moral values. Simply put, one cannot think or behave logically in the area of their cognitive dissonances. So, one can do some things logically, but in other things, one is lost. Sort of crippled mentally and in behavior. This description seems to fit most people.
Time to try to spread the word, once more. No one seems to listen or understand.
Wonder why? Cognitive dissonance.
Wonder how God, conscience, and cognitive dissonance are connected? Me too.
Korea's President Moon vs Japan's Abe?
In a fight? Moon will win. He used to be in the Korean Army Special Forces, the Black Berets. Hikes in the Himalayas for pleasure. I would love to see them fight it out. Abe is much taller than Moon, so it won't be too lopsided.
Abe tries to act tough. Watch him in a speech. He tries to stir up anger and indignity. Lots of politicians try to stir up anger and negative feelings about other people. They seem to win elections, but that seems to be changing.
Moon Jae-in is from the same mold as former Korean president Roh Moo-hyun. You know the type. Really straight arrow, never attacks or says bad things about people, don't drink or smoke. Speaks with humility. Tries to set a good example, like a leader.
It's a shame that the conservative opposition party calls him a mouthpiece for North Korea's Kim Jong-il and attacks him and says very negative things about him and his wife. The guy is Special Forces. human rights lawyer, Mr. Do Good. I bet they would never say that to his face if just the two of them were alone in a room.
I'm really proud that he is president. What more could you want in a president, a leader?
I think mostly people who believe in a God notice people who never attack or say bad things about people. One is allowed to say facts, even if they are "bad" about people.
In the beginning, I didn't realize the need to do as such. I was just trying to follow what I thought God wanted. Just the basics. I don't go to church. Just try not to lie, not say negative things. So, I stay silent, most of the time. Write a lot. Try to not eat so richly. Try not to be too materialistic. Try to give to charity and such.
If everyone, middle class and over, and all businesses gave to charity and to fixing the world's problems, the world would be much happier, I think. Is there a really a need to buy expensive toys? There is a need to learn some self discipline somewhere. Logically, we should be satisfied with the just the basics and thank God, or whatever it is that rewards truly being good.
I seriously thought I was going to die when I had three surgeries for cancer over several years. So I traveled, met old friends, and prepared to die. Two decades ago. Still preparing to die. Trying to satisfy my curiosity about a God, or something, before I die. Know that it is impossible, but I want to know as much as possible. Don't you?
I know. Most people don't believe in a God because of resurrection, holy this and that, God created the universe, God punishes the bad, and such. A lot of people hang around the rich. They are mostly interested in money. A lot of people hang around God, they are interested in gaining your trust. But they are probably not good people.
Would God or something reward building huge expensive churches, or homeless shelters?
Just my two cents. I have nothing against religion or anyone, just stating facts as I see them.
Abe tries to act tough. Watch him in a speech. He tries to stir up anger and indignity. Lots of politicians try to stir up anger and negative feelings about other people. They seem to win elections, but that seems to be changing.
Moon Jae-in is from the same mold as former Korean president Roh Moo-hyun. You know the type. Really straight arrow, never attacks or says bad things about people, don't drink or smoke. Speaks with humility. Tries to set a good example, like a leader.
It's a shame that the conservative opposition party calls him a mouthpiece for North Korea's Kim Jong-il and attacks him and says very negative things about him and his wife. The guy is Special Forces. human rights lawyer, Mr. Do Good. I bet they would never say that to his face if just the two of them were alone in a room.
I'm really proud that he is president. What more could you want in a president, a leader?
I think mostly people who believe in a God notice people who never attack or say bad things about people. One is allowed to say facts, even if they are "bad" about people.
In the beginning, I didn't realize the need to do as such. I was just trying to follow what I thought God wanted. Just the basics. I don't go to church. Just try not to lie, not say negative things. So, I stay silent, most of the time. Write a lot. Try to not eat so richly. Try not to be too materialistic. Try to give to charity and such.
If everyone, middle class and over, and all businesses gave to charity and to fixing the world's problems, the world would be much happier, I think. Is there a really a need to buy expensive toys? There is a need to learn some self discipline somewhere. Logically, we should be satisfied with the just the basics and thank God, or whatever it is that rewards truly being good.
I seriously thought I was going to die when I had three surgeries for cancer over several years. So I traveled, met old friends, and prepared to die. Two decades ago. Still preparing to die. Trying to satisfy my curiosity about a God, or something, before I die. Know that it is impossible, but I want to know as much as possible. Don't you?
I know. Most people don't believe in a God because of resurrection, holy this and that, God created the universe, God punishes the bad, and such. A lot of people hang around the rich. They are mostly interested in money. A lot of people hang around God, they are interested in gaining your trust. But they are probably not good people.
Would God or something reward building huge expensive churches, or homeless shelters?
Just my two cents. I have nothing against religion or anyone, just stating facts as I see them.
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Why Has Abe Tried To Make An Enemy Of Korea?
He has had school textbooks changed to deny that Japan committed war crimes against Korea. He has stated that systematic rape of Korean women never happened. That massacres of Koreans living in Japan never happened. He is trying to anger Korea by preventing exports of Japanese materials to Korea and reduce Korean imports by tightening restrictions.
He was primarily behind the change in textbooks used in many Japanese schools that teach kids that Dok-do Island belongs to Japan, and that Korea is occupying the island illegally. In historical documents in Japan and Korea, it always belonged to Korea. Only in recent history, does Japan claim rights. It seems that to many conservative Japanese politicians that everything in the Sea of Japan belongs to Japan. That is why we don't want to call it the Sea of Japan. It was never called the Sea of Japan in Korean or Chinese history. It was Westerners who listened to Japanese that started to call it the Sea of Japan.
If you teach Japanese kids that a Korean island is theirs and that it is being occupied illegally, then you are starting a conflict, a potential war.
Why?
He feels that Japan is crippled by not having a full military. It is only allowed to have a defense force by constitution. He wants to change the constitution. A slight majority of Japanese are against this.
The only probable way to persuade Japanese to change the constitution seems to be to make South Korea an enemy and have it withdraw from defense pacts that it has with Japan. That would make US Japan's sole ally in the region. Against both Koreas, China, and Russia. That would probably convince Japanese that they need a full military.
Maybe that's happening behind the scenes.
Koreans rarely talk about boycotting other countries, but there is a lot of talk about boycotting Japanese and Japanese related goods. Except Japanese restaurants in Korea, since they are usually owned by Koreans.
He was primarily behind the change in textbooks used in many Japanese schools that teach kids that Dok-do Island belongs to Japan, and that Korea is occupying the island illegally. In historical documents in Japan and Korea, it always belonged to Korea. Only in recent history, does Japan claim rights. It seems that to many conservative Japanese politicians that everything in the Sea of Japan belongs to Japan. That is why we don't want to call it the Sea of Japan. It was never called the Sea of Japan in Korean or Chinese history. It was Westerners who listened to Japanese that started to call it the Sea of Japan.
If you teach Japanese kids that a Korean island is theirs and that it is being occupied illegally, then you are starting a conflict, a potential war.
Why?
He feels that Japan is crippled by not having a full military. It is only allowed to have a defense force by constitution. He wants to change the constitution. A slight majority of Japanese are against this.
The only probable way to persuade Japanese to change the constitution seems to be to make South Korea an enemy and have it withdraw from defense pacts that it has with Japan. That would make US Japan's sole ally in the region. Against both Koreas, China, and Russia. That would probably convince Japanese that they need a full military.
Maybe that's happening behind the scenes.
Koreans rarely talk about boycotting other countries, but there is a lot of talk about boycotting Japanese and Japanese related goods. Except Japanese restaurants in Korea, since they are usually owned by Koreans.
Saturday, July 13, 2019
Quantum Entanglement?
If they are interacting, then they are connected. Just not by the dimensions of space/time, but by another dimension or dimensions.
Seems logical that if they are not connected, then they will not interact. So they must be connected somehow. Most probably a dimension or dimensions other than space/time.
Seems logical that if they are not connected, then they will not interact. So they must be connected somehow. Most probably a dimension or dimensions other than space/time.
Monday, July 8, 2019
Are Our Minds Just Our Brains?
That was the title of an article in Scientific American.
Are Our Minds Just Our Brains?
On the page is a video of a discussion on whether our minds and consciousness are no more than matter and mechanism. All of the speakers explain in detail why they feel that the mind is much more than just our brains. Very scientific and philosophical.
There was another article on the Institute of Art and Ideas website with similar thoughts, yet different perspective.
Why The Mind Is Not the Brain
If I remember correctly, my last thoughts on this subject was that consciousness is an emergent quality or phenomenon resulting from a complex nervous system... Time to think about this some more?
Are Our Minds Just Our Brains?
On the page is a video of a discussion on whether our minds and consciousness are no more than matter and mechanism. All of the speakers explain in detail why they feel that the mind is much more than just our brains. Very scientific and philosophical.
There was another article on the Institute of Art and Ideas website with similar thoughts, yet different perspective.
Why The Mind Is Not the Brain
If I remember correctly, my last thoughts on this subject was that consciousness is an emergent quality or phenomenon resulting from a complex nervous system... Time to think about this some more?
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Should Pot Be Legal For People Over 60?
In over 20% of the US, recreational marijuana is legal, and many nations now allow recreational marijuana.
After urging land reform I now know the brute power of our billionaire press
But for other nations where it is still illegal, they should make it legal for people over 60, like me. Sort of earned the right to enjoy the twilight years without fear of being jailed and called a criminal. addict, or worse. It's about quality of life.
But alas, in Korea and all around the globe, it seems the media is controlled by the rich and they have their own agendas.
Here is a link to an article in the Guardian that relates to this -