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Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Understanding democracy: 3 of 73
-Aristocracy or Democracy?~In Plato's "The Republic" he list's the forms of Government from best to worst. At the top was an Aristocracy, and the bottom Democracy. The fault with Democracy was internal competition. Though this spawned innovation, that aspect of its usefulness has long since expired. The Grand Irony? We are ac... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Astrology & Prophecy Speculating on the end of the world: 7 of 39
There is so much evidence pointing to the present as being a critical point in humanity's development it's hard to know where to begin. What sticks out as most obvious to me (perhaps only me) is our rate of technological advancement. It took roughly 40,000 years to go from stone tools to sea faring. 200 years ago we could bar... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Drug Laws & Prevention A case to legalize drugs in America: 13 of 60
Another aspect of my previous article "Chemical Conundrum" is the Prohibition Condition. To truly understand the depth of this conundrum we must illustrate the governments feeble and downright inept (mis)management of drugs in our culture. There are so many mathematical and logical anomalies in both ideology and method, it's ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies What is globalization?: 8 of 35
A wise and trusted friend of mine once said, "The internet will be the downfall of society, as we know it." This was nearly a decade ago; back in the pre-56k days. I couldn't fathom at the time what he possibly meant, and he didn't elaborate. He had a way of posing questions just to make me think. Initially, I was picturing a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion What is religion all about?: 24 of 60
I hate to use so many words on a quote, but considering the title of the book I spent the last 3 years fervently/obsessively toiling over is "Einstein's Spiritual Theory of Everything" I find it appropriate. He said, "The most beautiful and most profound experience is the sensation of the mystical. It is the source of all tru... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology The case for the death penalty: 16 of 36
Many consider the debate of capital punishment a question with no concrete answer. I couldn't disagree more. Gandhi said, "An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind." Condemnation based on ethical judgment is blatantly idiotic (and counterproductive) for a number of reasons. Every person is a product of their culture and... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Exploring good vs evil: 23 of 39
Duality is among the pantheon of perplexing philosophical puzzles. Being a devout adherent of Occam's Razor, perhaps I have an over-simplified view of the dilemma. As with the bulk of my angles, the basis for my argument is rooted in mathematics. Einstein's elegant equation proved that all matter in the known universe is of o... More..
Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts Does "truth" exist?: 32 of 49
Socrates said, "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." Considering the level of scientific advancement at the time, I don't think he could have fully fathomed the vast extent of truth to his statement.Foremost it's important to state that aside from fundamental governing mathematic equations, everything man has... More..
Arts & Humanities > Meaning of Life Contemplating the purpose of life: 104 of 148
Welcome to Alex's wonderland! You are staring at the edge of the rabbit hole; the brink of an entirely altered state of consciousness and new perception of this crazy chemical concoction we call "reality." Care to take the plunge? I'm cordially extending the same offer given to Neo. Will it be the Red pill or the Blue pill? I... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology How concerned are Americans about US foreign affairs?: 19 of 24
In regard to American's concern for foreign relations, two words come to the forefront; oblivious and/or indifferent. The bulk of society is so utterly entranced and engulfed in the cultural matrix; they can't help but wear the proverbial blinders. Internal competition created by capitalism and democracy directs and maintains... More..