I thought I knew Ben Franklin, but I was wrong. The documentary told 2 stories that were in conflict the entire time. I really had to watch parts of it twice, before I could accept him. In many ways, he is no more than an selfish opportunist, in other ways a pragmatist who tries to…
H’s NSA for NSQ – Does one need a Muse for creativity ?
The Howard Theories has already done this one. There are Muse’s everywhere… My life is the Muse. I wanted a good story … We just want everyone to have a good story, so live it. It really is that easy. Furthermore – it is not just creative thinking, that is too simplistic. You will “find…
72 Hours back in New England –
The region reigns supreme, too bad its cold and windy. There are some who will tell you “it makes them stronger, more resilient”, I on the other hand, think that’s just a little rationalization. It makes us feel better, that “we can handle it.” Psychology 101 The reality couldn’t be further from that. 55 degrees…
A good old fashioned ramble. Hang on.
Blame, (praise), for this ramble, resides at the feet of Robert Sapolsky, Stanford … or Chip Silvestri, Sturbridge. Maybe somewhere in between.Why is one persons life so much more wonderful or difficult than another persons life, given the same ingredient mixtures. Some prevail because of and some stumble because of. It may very well be…
Freakonomics Radio / People I mostly admire – On changing ones mind – Robert Sapolsky, on free will
Commenting has become my newest semi-retirement hobby. Sapolsky’s ability to do the science, practice the art, talk out both sides of his mouth is the living proof of life. The more public / popular a person is at any given moment in time, cannot speak in pure honesty, it is always nuanced to that moment. It seems to…
Comment to NYT on “wealth from nothing in america” isn’t always a pleasant story.
A little fortunate by birth, opportunistic, hardworking and diligent, a self serving, or self preserving personality, to move himself forward. (American Traits.) Willing to compromise, to see opportunity, to cross an ocean by age 20 and then back. To find himself in the favor of local, then regional government. A British government. Then an American…