Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Mystical experience

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In 1978, I had a spontaneous experience of sudden transcendence. I was inside a ritual called Kensho. Suddenly, I was enveloped in what appeared to be a light blue mist composed of the most powerful and unconditional love imaginable. I could still see the world around me, but every molecule of it was infused with this spirit ... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Should society measure "progress" not just by increases in GDP, but rather through a set of more precise quality of life indicators?

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The Dark Side of GDPGross Domestic Product. Such a healthy sounding measure. All the activities within a country that generated a monetary exchange. All the cups of coffee that were purchased in America's 10 million caffeine huts, the cute little ice-fishingshantys you can drive up to that grace every town. All the shirts and... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Is McCain provoking racism at his political rallies?

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McCain is provoking racism at his rallies simply because he is not speaking out against it.It may not be completely fair to McCain, but the fact remains that it is an open secret in our country that millions of Americans will not vote for Obama because of the color of his skin. McCain knows that the people calling Obama a ter... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Negative advertising has a purpose

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True, negative ads have worked in the past, but I believe there is evidence that they are beginning to fail and even to backfire. Both presidential campaigns have had to pull back their attacks in the past couple of weeks. When it crosses an invisible threshold, it generates sympathy for the victim. Now, why would that be? In... More..

Computers & Technology > GPS Devices Will Global Positioning Systems (GPS) ever replace conventional maps?

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NOT A CHANCE... I'm sorry if I am the first to mention it, but even if "ever" is a lousy fifty years, my bet is that we are going to be opening nuts with our GPS and any other hard-cased gadget that requires a grid and a satellite to run it. The ones with the shiny cases will be great for flashing signals to others.No, I am n... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Are people inherently good?

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I have never ever, in my deepest darkest secret thoughts, imagined having sex with my mother.Freud was dead wrong about what resides at the center of the human psyche. I think Freud just had a hot mom and laid the blame on all of us rather than face his interest. I have also heard that he was molested by his nanny which had t... More..

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