Mysticism and superstition have been with humanity longer than we have had recorded history.
It’s been used to control people and force them to live in poverty so the privileged few can enjoy wealth. The Pharaoh was a god who squandered his people’s resources. The Romans had many gods but the Emperor was foremost to them.… read more “Not a Fan of Religion”
I am getting more into golf and trying to practice each day. I made the mistake of Googling “How much practice do pro golfers do”… and found they generally do 7-11 hours each day. I thought my hour or two of practice was a lot!
I also watched some Youtube videos on how to putt, chip, and drive.… read more “Golf”
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence
Our government has been subverted in America. Special interests rule us.
The American Medical Association has captured 27% of GDP for it’s members with extreme protectionism and laws preventing better healthcare options.
Patent and Copyright Law should be entirely eliminated or reduced to a Constitutionally mandated maximum of seven years. Ideas should not have owners.… read more “We Need a New Revolution”
I have had a theory I have been mulling over. Selfhood is an illusion – my perspective on myself as a being separate from other people is an evolutionary advantage, but is not accurate. We are all a part of larger consciousness – just like the cells in our body give rise to something more, so too humans together give rise to corporations, nations, armies, etc.
I actually was able to play golf again yesterday! My knee is doing much better and I can now bend it to 90 degrees. It is still pretty weak and I need to get the stitches out, but my progress is coming along by leaps and bounds.
I didn’t really realize it before my accident, but I had spent years building up momentum on my motivation train. I had built many personal habits and systems that enabled me to get 7-10 hours of highly productive work in a day plus usually an hour of high intensity exercise. Even my leisure time was usually productive – reading, programming, or playing chess.… read more “The Motivation Train”