We are often told that we get the leaders we deserve. If one understands the concept of “mentation,” the world as an out-picturing of our own consciousness (and unconsciousness), how could it be otherwise? And as Bernie Sanders said throughout his presidential campaign, change starts from the bottom up, not the top down. I think … Continue reading “Why I don’t fear a Donald Trump presidency” by Mike Zonta, H.W., M.
“I screamed!” –Mike Zonta, BB editor Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal July 30, 2020 Donald Hoffman a cognitive psychologist and Professor in the Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. The interviewer is Curt Jaimungal, who has a background in mathematical physics, making this an eminently scholarly and technical talk (relative … Continue reading Donald Hoffman on the fundamental nature of consciousness
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ezra Weston Loomis Pound (30 October 1885 – 1 November 1972) was an expatriate American poet and critic, a major figure in the early modernist poetry movement, and a fascist collaborator in Italy during World War II. His works include Ripostes (1912), Hugh Selwyn Mauberley (1920), and his 800-page epic poem, The Cantos (c. 1917–1962).[1] Pound’s contribution to poetry began in the early 20th century with his … Continue reading Bio: Ezra Pound
The managing director of Thiel Capital finally posted a paper describing his ‘theory of everything’ and promoted it on Joe Rogan’s podcast, raising the ire of critics.EO By Edward Ongweso Jr April 12, 2021 (vice.com) The quest to come up with a successful “theory of everything” is one of the guiding lights of modern theoretical physics, … Continue reading Eric Weinstein Says He Solved the Universe’s Mysteries. Scientists Disagree
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia L. Ron Hubbard Hubbard in Los Angeles, 1950 Born Lafayette Ronald HubbardMarch 13, 1911Tilden, Nebraska, U.S. Died January 24, 1986 (aged 74)Creston, California, U.S. Education George Washington University (dropped out) Occupation Author, religious leader Known for Founder of Scientology and its church Notable work Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental HealthBattlefield Earth Criminal charge(s) Petty theft (in 1948),Fraud (in … Continue reading Bio: L. Ron Hubbard
By Nicole Chavez, CNN January 18, 2021 (cnn.com) (CNN)More than a half a century has passed since Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial calling for freedom and equality — and the fight for social justice appears to be far from over. CNN asked activists and athletes fighting for equality in … Continue reading Here are the Martin Luther King Jr. words that inspire today’s social justice leaders
By Mike Zonta, H.W., M., BB editor At a recent Friday night Prosperos Round Table (a weekly online gathering of Prosperos), I mentioned the fact that there are several Prosperos who marinate themselves daily in Fox News (none of whom were present at that meeting), which seemed to be a shock to some in attendance. … Continue reading Right-wing Prosperos
By Uberboyo EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: When the stiff “rational” modern feels an emotion they think: “bad chemicals!“ This triggers them to reach over to the the box of “good chemicals” on their bedside locker and knock back a dose of pills. A magic potion that saves their soul from the demons that haunt them.When the dose has settled, the … Continue reading Jung and Nietzsche | A Short History of Psychology
by Brian Bromberger – Monday Dec 30, 2019 (ebar.com) Author Walt Odets, Ph.D. Photo: Dianne Woods Walt Odets, Ph.D., a gay man and clinical psychologist in private practice in Berkeley, has worked with, and written about, the psychological, developmental, and social lives of gay men for more than three decades. His new book, “Out of … Continue reading Book explores how gays construct identities
Published 11/30/2017 (ebar.com) by Brian Bromberger Author Scott Stabile. Photo: Brian Bromberger At a time when so many people are discouraged by the constant barrage of news coming out of Washington, D.C., perhaps they are ready to hear about how choosing love can make life better. Gay writer Scott Stabile, 46, with his inspirational posts … Continue reading ‘Big Love’ book inspired by New Age spirituality
