You are responsible for all that you do, all that you don't do, and the consequences thereof.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
Death Note Ending
http://www.gwern.net/Death%20Note%20Ending.html
An analysis of the ending of Death Note, as well as a general look at how manga and anime endings tend to go.
Personally, I think the desire to determine who won or lost, is a false lead. The real question, is who succeeded at achieving their aims, and who failed. Winning and losing implies a singular objective that all share, or mutually exclusive objectives, neither of which are common in life.
An analysis of the ending of Death Note, as well as a general look at how manga and anime endings tend to go.
Personally, I think the desire to determine who won or lost, is a false lead. The real question, is who succeeded at achieving their aims, and who failed. Winning and losing implies a singular objective that all share, or mutually exclusive objectives, neither of which are common in life.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
When Did Girls Start Wearing Pink?
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/When-Did-Girls-Start-Wearing-Pink.html
It can be interesting to notice how much culture has changed.
It can be interesting to notice how much culture has changed.
Friday, May 20, 2011
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Sunday, April 24, 2011
I Hate Skills
http://www.robertjschwalb.com/2011/02/i-hate-skills/
There are some nice comments at the bottom of that article too, including a few good counterpoints.
There are some nice comments at the bottom of that article too, including a few good counterpoints.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Stop What You Are Doing and Watch This My Little Pony Video Right Now
http://ca.kotaku.com/5781325/stop-what-you-are-doing-and-watch-this-my-little-pony-video-right-now
"Proving that My Little Pony makes everything hilarious and StarCraft II makes everything awesome - at the same time - is this fantastic two-minute mashup that is simply not to be missed."
"Proving that My Little Pony makes everything hilarious and StarCraft II makes everything awesome - at the same time - is this fantastic two-minute mashup that is simply not to be missed."
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
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Monday, April 11, 2011
The Unexplained Powers of Animals
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/41283/
If any psychic ability truly exists, then I expect someday psychic machines will be made. I look forward to the day when A.I. assistants can give me what I want or need before I even know I want or need it. :)
If any psychic ability truly exists, then I expect someday psychic machines will be made. I look forward to the day when A.I. assistants can give me what I want or need before I even know I want or need it. :)
Sunday, April 10, 2011
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Saturday, April 02, 2011
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Perhaps wisdom is perception. One is wise when they fully understand their options, and choose accordingly. What I seek to teach, is wisdom itself. I have no idea how to do this. I only know the first step is Zen: self observation, and disconnection of sense and action, allowing one to choose.
For many, wisdom comes from experience. Upon attaining fluency, they begin to notice what was once invisible to them. This leads to observation and the opening up of options and choice. It is probably the slowest way to attain wisdom. Most of the martial arts stories I've read follow this path: master the art, and from that mastery, develop wisdom.
I believe foolishness comes from ignorance. If one does not understand the consequences of their actions, or the full range of options available to them, it is difficult to choose wisely, if a choice is even possible. Much of the suffering in affluent countries comes from foolishness. If we could teach people wisdom, much of this suffering could be avoided.
For many, wisdom comes from experience. Upon attaining fluency, they begin to notice what was once invisible to them. This leads to observation and the opening up of options and choice. It is probably the slowest way to attain wisdom. Most of the martial arts stories I've read follow this path: master the art, and from that mastery, develop wisdom.
I believe foolishness comes from ignorance. If one does not understand the consequences of their actions, or the full range of options available to them, it is difficult to choose wisely, if a choice is even possible. Much of the suffering in affluent countries comes from foolishness. If we could teach people wisdom, much of this suffering could be avoided.
Friday, April 01, 2011
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
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Saturday, March 19, 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
You Men. And Suicide.
http://www.rrsahm.com/2011/02/you-men-and-suicide.html
It's very simple: boys are raised to pursue the ideal of manhood. The older they get, the more rules and expectations get added on to an already impossible idea. At the core of manhood, is the idea that it's worth dying for. So, when a man gets old enough for the impossibility of upholding the ideal to sink in, the despair can be overwhelming, and the only option offered is death. After all, death is preferable to betrayal of the ideal.
It's very simple: boys are raised to pursue the ideal of manhood. The older they get, the more rules and expectations get added on to an already impossible idea. At the core of manhood, is the idea that it's worth dying for. So, when a man gets old enough for the impossibility of upholding the ideal to sink in, the despair can be overwhelming, and the only option offered is death. After all, death is preferable to betrayal of the ideal.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
God?
Being god, means having the world be exactly as you wish it to be. If you truly believe the world is exactly as it should be, you have no way of proving you aren't god. Additionally, your ability to prove that you aren't god, is limited by your ability to prove that you wish the world were different. Therefore, you cannot be certain you aren't god, unless you are also certain that the world is not as you wish it to be. I am not certain, are you?
Saturday, March 12, 2011
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