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Tue, 01 May 2012 22:56:44 -0700

Made with Paper

Tue, 01 May 2012 22:18:03 -0700

Made with Paper

Spinoza viewed God and Nature as two names for the same...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:17:24 -0800

Spinoza viewed God and Nature as two names for the same reality,[15] namely the single substance (meaning “that which stands beneath” rather than “matter”) that is the basis of the universe and of which all lesser “entities” are actually modes or modifications, that all things are determined by Nature to exist and cause effects, and that the complex chain of cause and effect is understood only in part.

That humans presume themselves to have free will, he argues, is a result of their awareness of appetites while being unable to understand the reasons why they want and act as they do.

“Deus sive Natura” (“God or Nature”) is a being of infinitely many attributes, of which thought and extension are two. His account of the nature of reality, then, seems to treat the physical and mental worlds as one and the same. The universal substance consists of both body and mind, there being no difference between these aspects. This formulation is a historically significant solution to the mind-body problem known as neutral monism. Spinoza’s system also envisages a God that does not rule over the universe by providence, but a God which itself is the deterministic system of which everything in nature is a part. Thus, according to this understanding of Spinoza’s system, God would be the natural world and have no personality.

In addition to substance, the other two fundamental concepts Spinoza presents and develops in the Ethics are attribute – that which the intellect perceives as constituting the essence of substance, and mode – the modifications of substance, or that which exists in, and is conceived through, something other than itself.

Spinoza was a thoroughgoing determinist who held that absolutely everything that happens occurs through the operation of necessity. For him, even human behaviour is fully determined, with freedom being our capacity to know we are determined and to understand why we act as we do. So freedom is not the possibility to say “no” to what happens to us but the possibility to say “yes” and fully understand why things should necessarily happen that way. By forming more “adequate” ideas about what we do and our emotions or affections, we become the adequate cause of our effects (internal or external), which entails an increase in activity (versus passivity). This means that we become both more free and more like God, as Spinoza argues in the Scholium to Prop. 49, Part II. However, Spinoza also held that everything must necessarily happen the way that it does. Therefore, humans have no free will. They believe, however, that their will is free. In his letter to G. H. Schuller (Letter 58), he wrote: ” men are conscious of their desire and unaware of the causes by which [their desires] are determined.”[23]

photograph - def leppard #OneManCoverBandInstagram theme song

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:42:16 -0800

photograph - def leppard #OneManCoverBand

Instagram theme song

Elliott smith storyHad to get this out somewhere

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:40:01 -0800

Elliott smith story

Had to get this out somewhere

Create a flow of wordsWe don’t often think before we talk....

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:42:01 -0800

Create a flow of words

We don’t often think before we talk. Don’t just be noise; be like music, thought out, confident, interactive and enjoyable.

Move people with a flow of words tailored for your listeners, not yourself. Make ‘em laugh to get them to listen.

We are too self-absorbed. Step into other people’s shoes. Be the voice echoing in their head.

There isn’t enough radio in the world, so pitch inThe...

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:11:51 -0800

There isn’t enough radio in the world, so pitch in

The world is full of rich multimedia created by corporations. They overwhelm our senses.

Video killed the radio star. I think it’s mostly narcissistic and pointless. I’m only into music and podcasting because I don’t want to stare at videos anymore.

People will always stereotype you on video. Just speak. This makes your audience judge your IDEAS, not your clothes.

People who make video are fronting. They’re performing, even when interviewed - we know we’re bring judged. I prefer to evade visuals to get your focus placed where I want it - not the screen, but on your own situation in relation to the concepts I am putting forth.

Video takes time up as does audio. That’s why before I post tapes, I take the time to listen to them and type them up. I always come up with extra ideas during this process, as well. But it lets my audience read my ideas in addition to listening, hitting both sides of their brains.

Get your ideas out there. Don’t bother with video to save time and stress. Talking directly into the web is to me way cooler than whatever you’re doing typing or photos or making video. I want to hear you do make some noise!

when you dance I can really love - Neil Young #AcousticCoversDo...

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:44:32 -0800

when you dance I can really love - Neil Young #AcousticCovers

Do your senses mingle and take a chance?

blüe öyster cült - Godzilla #AcousticCovers History shows again...

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:39:00 -0800

blüe öyster cült - Godzilla #AcousticCovers

History shows again and again how nature points out the folly of man.

Praise the PROCESS, not the person! says carol dweck @brainology...

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:19:06 -0800

Praise the PROCESS, not the person! says carol dweck @brainology

Praising talent fixes people and makes them feel stress about matching the high standard every time out, so they don’t take on new things - they stay in their comfort zone.

Instead, praise brilliant strategies and heavy effort. Process values. Not just a successful outcome, or you’re a genius, but more like, “well, that was a genius way to go about it.”

You want people to be flexible next time, not just stick to the behavior that got them praise. Learn from a failure, not think “oh no, my prior praiser will be disappointed! Better cover it up and deny it.”

People monitor what works and what doesn’t with an eye to the future. This is learning and we need to share it.

Mavericks are not being encouraged in school. Confusion is opportunity and not something to fear. You run your brain. It’s a muscle that gets stronger as you stretch it to learn and you need to be self-motivated to grow your brain.

Welcome hard tasks. Confusing projects create new neurons. Be more comfortable with your confusion. This is your brain growing. Teachers and leaders are learning and should be ok coming across as confused so they can help us together move into clarity.

Success leads people to fly big heads. People on top think they can coast: they’re already smart, no need to do anything. This makes people stagnant. Big changes are afoot and you are a novice each time the game changes. Enjoy the struggle and confusion. This is where you can discover how to solve a puzzle that flummoxes everyone.

Get motivated by challenges; and don’t think of yourself as perfect, see yourself as engaged in an exciting struggle and learning new ways to get through it.

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Interviewed about her new book “mindset” on the Harvard Business Review IdeaCast podcast.

Be ASSERTIVE. #WordOfTheDayArticulate what you want and get the...

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:47:31 -0800

Be ASSERTIVE. #WordOfTheDay

Articulate what you want and get the guts to demand it.

Be more ASSERTIVE - not just about politics, either. If people are pushing you around teach them to respect you or they will continue to walk all over you.

Being assertive makes you a force to be reckoned with. I want to coach you to be more blunt about what you demand. What you demand is respect.

If you get the respect you deserve you will change the world and lead.

Unamerican.com is a secret leadership seminar in the guise of a t-shirt line. Visualize a better world and ASSERT your needs in order to make that world happen.

You must disrupt the equilibrium peacefully if anything is to ever change. I don’t pretend to know what needs to change – although I do know what I don’t like, such as SOPA/PIPA! - so that is why I am focusing on empowering you.

Honestly, I don’t care what your causes. If you were tuned into my words, I trust you. It’s as simple as that. So be assertive, because I want the world that you want. And being more assertive is going to change your attitude towards your friends, your tribe, your work or school, and the world.

@parislemon it’s time for the Internet to REALLY kill the...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:15:46 -0800

@parislemon it’s time for the Internet to REALLY kill the TV business. #CutYourCable

MG, thank you for the genius new critique format of going over DC doublespeak line by line. http://pandodaily.com/2012/01/18/assclowns/

That’s some effective activism. the mental control of TV extends to those who have cut the umbilical cord too, with this SOPA madness.

More articles like this please.

@rudytheelder could 2way time travel of info exist?Hi Rudy!Been...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:12:17 -0800

@rudytheelder could 2way time travel of info exist?

Hi Rudy!

Been studying WWII on Quora and “the existence of info from the future” - it’s an Occam’s Razor thing …

Any ideas?

I need new ideas!Direct my mind. What should I think about?My...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:20:10 -0800

I need new ideas!

Direct my mind. What should I think about?

My direct subconscious is what is creating these posts. I’m handing you the keys.

Baby Boomers are pushing this country in the wrong direction.

In the hunt for new ideas I depend on you for source material. I’m channelling your ideas so send them to me!

What evidence should I expose to shore up these arguments? Or are things better than they seem?

How do you FEEL about news propaganda guiding our country, its economy, its culture? Let’s start a conversation and BE the news from here on out.

Let yourselves be heard!

the cure - primary (live in Hollywood last YEAR, not last...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:20:29 -0800

the cure - primary (live in Hollywood last YEAR, not last NIGHT)

A piece of rock and roll history. No need to annoyingly hold up your iPhone to videotape when audio is what you really want to capture. So much more chill. Turn brightness down and nobody will even notice!

A forest by @thecure_ (live from gig last night)I like to tape...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:11:40 -0800

A forest by @thecure_ (live from gig last night)

I like to tape bands live and post it. Sorry if that pisses off any industries. Just a fan trying to help other fans connect with their favorite bands. Screw SOPA!!!!

total destruction by the lost sounds

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:49:25 -0800

total destruction by the lost sounds

how to motivate yourself to accomplish anythingWhat have you...

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:39:07 -0800

how to motivate yourself to accomplish anything

What have you ever done that you’d love to do again? You can get that motivation back, an the more you do, the happier you’ll be and the more you’ll get done.

See every tiny action to be a different and new way you can ROCK.

We tend to do things that are:
1) gainful
2) fun
3) right

And we tend to avoid doing things leading to:
1) loss
2) pain
3) wrong

Use these axes to configure motivational triggers for yourself. Determine a goal and frame each task on these three dimensions. Increase your drive with these questions of how you can gain, how it might be fun, how it’s just the right thing to do. Or how you might lose, experience pain or allow wrongness into the world if you slack.

@MrChuckD saw PE in 89 in st louis!!!Wanted to walk down memory...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:13:35 -0800

@MrChuckD saw PE in 89 in st louis!!!

Wanted to walk down memory lane.

Cool to see you out there on twitter !!!

Grab the mic brother: tinyvox pro is the app. Peace.

“False media; we don’t need it, do we?”

-Srini in Hollywood

Our T-shirts unleash situations for you.The consumption of...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:53:39 -0800

Our T-shirts unleash situations for you.

The consumption of products is not without emotion. People buy from the heart when they live in capitalism.

Everything that people purchase has a strong element of identity to it. When you give a gift to somebody else, you are giving them a bit of identity.

We don’t so much shop as augment our identity with the psychological cloaking of products, weaving together a tapestry of who we are through our consumption.

No product can absolutely promise it will meet your needs. Products can just imply that and make you visualize yourself owning and deploying that product to meet your personal goals within your own personal context.

I want to encourage you to strive towards achievement, because I trust you. After all, you’re the very reason I communicate. I wouldn’t broadcast if I didn’t have a chance of reaching you.

So, what do you want to buy? I encourage you to buy things that help you achieve. I believe that is going to be the core concern of this website as I improve it over time. Stay tuned!