Everything seems infinitely complicated, like a googol.
What makes up consciousness? There are our basic instincts, knowledge, experience, and more.
Some people only think in the first person, while others are comfortable without using people as the subject in a sentence. Does thinking in the first person lead to selfish thoughts? Yes. So, if they are stuck at that level of consciousness, then it could be bad.
If everyone was required to write sentences without using people as the subject in sentences, I am sure it will eventually lead to more enlightenment. They should be required to write such sentences and comment on philosophical questions until they reach a certain level of understanding.
Also, a year or two of using only positive sentences without "not", "no" and other negative words is another way of expanding mental horizons.
In addition, people talk too much. They should be required to debate only in writing, especially in politics. If everything is in writing, everything can be examined, considered, and if needed, counter arguments can be made after deep thought. Hopefully an end to brief slogan filled speeches appealing to instincts.
Bad people accuse others of doing bad things that they themselves have done and usually are doing. The Liberty Korea Party accuses the Moon administration of abuses of power. The party supports disgraced former Korean presidents Lee Myung-bak and Park Keun-hye, who abused power as well as blacklisting liberals and progressives. Why do they do this? Most of their thoughts result from their decisions and actions. When they try to think, their thought are limited to what they know and do, so they can imagine little else. They can't accuse people of something they don't know about.
If you look closely at what people write or what their arguments are, then you can tell a lot about that person.
A lot of people just blab away, like Trump. They are stuck in that mind frame. Why? I have asked many times. My conclusion so far is that they are running away from death. They need to do something exciting, fun, and such before they die. Blabbing is a popular pastime, it seems. Where one can brag, boast, be conceited and the like.
Cognitive dissonance should be taught and discussed extensively. I pretty sure that's what Jesus was trying to do. He asked people to be true and not be so materialistic.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Good News and Bad News
Environmental, social and governance are now factors widely taken into consideration to evaluate the sustainability and ethical impact of an investment in a company or business.
Top U.S. CEOs say companies should put social responsibility above profit
The Business Roundtable group's statement was signed by CEOs of some top US companies. An investor's group was opposed to the idea arguing “accountability to everyone means accountability to no one.” .
Too bad there's very little sincere evidence of such ideas in the corporate worlds and societies of Korea, China, Japan and other countries.
Top U.S. CEOs say companies should put social responsibility above profit
The Business Roundtable group's statement was signed by CEOs of some top US companies. An investor's group was opposed to the idea arguing “accountability to everyone means accountability to no one.” .
Too bad there's very little sincere evidence of such ideas in the corporate worlds and societies of Korea, China, Japan and other countries.
Monday, August 19, 2019
Too Bad It's Legal To Be An A-hole
I try not to think about it, but there are lots of really bad people out there. They may be kind to their family and friends, but to the poor and powerless, they are really unkind.
When I drive, drivers cut me off, honk behind me even when I am stopped at a red light, give me dirty looks, and so on.
In life, many of the rich don't give a hoot about the poor and homeless. It's not their problem. There are people who litter. Dirty streets are not their problem. There are people and companies that pollute. World pollution is not their problem, they will probably reply if asked.
When I drive, drivers cut me off, honk behind me even when I am stopped at a red light, give me dirty looks, and so on.
In life, many of the rich don't give a hoot about the poor and homeless. It's not their problem. There are people who litter. Dirty streets are not their problem. There are people and companies that pollute. World pollution is not their problem, they will probably reply if asked.
Not All Things In The Bible Are True, But Some Are
So, people should think carefully before tossing out everything in the Bible as fantasy.
Evidence of Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem - as told in the Bible
According to the article, the conquest led to the destruction of King Solomon's Temple, as told in the Second Book of Kings in the Old Testament.
There could be a God, but not like religions describe. Something other dimension-like phenomena that rewards good with a little more knowledge, content, peace, and less cognitive dissonance.
Evidence of Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem - as told in the Bible
According to the article, the conquest led to the destruction of King Solomon's Temple, as told in the Second Book of Kings in the Old Testament.
There could be a God, but not like religions describe. Something other dimension-like phenomena that rewards good with a little more knowledge, content, peace, and less cognitive dissonance.
Consumer Trends
Could the future prevalent consumer trend become one where consumers research the manufacturer's contributions to society (employment, charity, pollution, ethics) and make choices accordingly instead of commercials and plugs from celebrities? It seems have started, do you think?
When will society stop condoning conceit, aloofness, and hoarding of wealth? Isn't it time we started looking down on the rich and unethical? It would be wonderful if everyone suddenly started writing about this subject and spread it on the web.
Could it be the beginning of the post-Capitalism era?
When will society stop condoning conceit, aloofness, and hoarding of wealth? Isn't it time we started looking down on the rich and unethical? It would be wonderful if everyone suddenly started writing about this subject and spread it on the web.
Could it be the beginning of the post-Capitalism era?
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Korea Needs To Tax Baby Kid Landowners
There are kids who own condominiums, houses, land, buildings and other property given to them by their rich parents. The government just announced that it will increase gift and inheritance taxes for these cases.
How do these kids "earn" money to pay for property taxes? Their parents probably pay or do the work (rent the property, etc.) in order to pay the taxes. The kids should be taxed on this also.
Another development. The main opposition party, Liberty Korea Party, an extreme far right party supporting former and imprisoned Park Keun-hye, is dead set against the candidate for Minister of Justice, Cho Kuk. a human rights activist and law professor.
Korea is trying to reform its justice system after the abuses of power and other corruption during the administrations of conservative presidents Lee Myung-bak and Park Keun-hye. Lee is out on bond while being tried. Many think Cho Kuk is the ideal candidate.
I think the radically conservative Liberty Korea Party agrees, they are scared to death of him from their rhetoric. They are trying to paint him as corrupt, a commie (as usual), unethical, and more.
No worries. Even if the conservatives object, President Moon can still appoint him as Minister of Justice.
How do these kids "earn" money to pay for property taxes? Their parents probably pay or do the work (rent the property, etc.) in order to pay the taxes. The kids should be taxed on this also.
Another development. The main opposition party, Liberty Korea Party, an extreme far right party supporting former and imprisoned Park Keun-hye, is dead set against the candidate for Minister of Justice, Cho Kuk. a human rights activist and law professor.
Korea is trying to reform its justice system after the abuses of power and other corruption during the administrations of conservative presidents Lee Myung-bak and Park Keun-hye. Lee is out on bond while being tried. Many think Cho Kuk is the ideal candidate.
I think the radically conservative Liberty Korea Party agrees, they are scared to death of him from their rhetoric. They are trying to paint him as corrupt, a commie (as usual), unethical, and more.
No worries. Even if the conservatives object, President Moon can still appoint him as Minister of Justice.
Japan's Abe Seems To Have Made A Mistake
By placing Korea on Japan's list of restricted countries for exports, he made several mistakes.
1. He stated that it was in retaliation against Korea's Supreme Court ruling in favor of the enslaved Korean workers enslaved by a certain Japanese multinational. Which is against WTO rules. He and the Japanese government later changed the reason to national security.
2. He targeted industries where Japan is a leader, so it would Korea would not have an alternative source. Korea is now encouraging R&D, investment, and M&As for those industries. So, Korea will become a competitor in those industries within 1-5 years, depending on the industry.
3. Japan has always enjoyed a huge annual trade surplus since Korea became independent. Koreans are now boycotting travel to Japan and Japanese goods. Some companies have seen a 70% drop in revenues and a popular tourist area in Japan is empty. We have a trade deficit in tourism also. About a 4:1 ratio. Korea's trade deficit with Japan will be reduced significantly. This should cause a decrease in Japan's already very low annual GDP growth rate of less than 1%.
Did you know Japan spends over $500 million a year on promoting their version of history?
Japan's public diplomacy budget
If a person talks bad about people often, then that person probably talks bad about you too. If Japan twists history with Korea to cover up negative Japanese involvement, then think about what they say about Pearl Harbor. Ask the Chinese about the Japanese version of the Nanjing Massacre.
Japan's Abe says Japan never attacked and invaded Korea without warning which is false. It seems they attack without warning as a habit. The talk about mistaking time zones when they sent the letter declaring war on the US could be a lie. It could be just an excuse. They knew, but they just pretended to be mixed up about the time zones.
1. He stated that it was in retaliation against Korea's Supreme Court ruling in favor of the enslaved Korean workers enslaved by a certain Japanese multinational. Which is against WTO rules. He and the Japanese government later changed the reason to national security.
2. He targeted industries where Japan is a leader, so it would Korea would not have an alternative source. Korea is now encouraging R&D, investment, and M&As for those industries. So, Korea will become a competitor in those industries within 1-5 years, depending on the industry.
3. Japan has always enjoyed a huge annual trade surplus since Korea became independent. Koreans are now boycotting travel to Japan and Japanese goods. Some companies have seen a 70% drop in revenues and a popular tourist area in Japan is empty. We have a trade deficit in tourism also. About a 4:1 ratio. Korea's trade deficit with Japan will be reduced significantly. This should cause a decrease in Japan's already very low annual GDP growth rate of less than 1%.
Did you know Japan spends over $500 million a year on promoting their version of history?
Japan's public diplomacy budget
If a person talks bad about people often, then that person probably talks bad about you too. If Japan twists history with Korea to cover up negative Japanese involvement, then think about what they say about Pearl Harbor. Ask the Chinese about the Japanese version of the Nanjing Massacre.
Japan's Abe says Japan never attacked and invaded Korea without warning which is false. It seems they attack without warning as a habit. The talk about mistaking time zones when they sent the letter declaring war on the US could be a lie. It could be just an excuse. They knew, but they just pretended to be mixed up about the time zones.