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• A reply on Talk: Lesley Hazleton: On reading the Koran

  35 minutes ago: Hello Colleen Steen (again!)
  I personally enjoyed this TED Talk very much! :D
  Another great TED talk is :
  Bobby Ghosh: Why global jihad is losing
  http://www.ted.com/talks/bobby_ghosh_why_global_jihad_is_losing.html
  For me these two TED talks opened my eyes to Islam.
  It saddens me that those like Sam Harris (and the Islamic extremists) distort the message of Islam! Which encourages a form of prejudice, which can lead to discrimination.
  While in fact Islam is a religion which encourages peace.
  Or have I missed something?

• A comment on Conversation: Extroverts are valued more than introverts, especially in America.

  55 minutes ago: I view extroversion is encouraged in American Society, as can be seen in the American education system.
  However I disagree that introverts are less valued.
  Considering, as Fritzie Reisner mentioned, some of the greatest thinkers have been introverts.
  “Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosa Parks, Gandhi — all these peopled described themselves as quiet and soft-spoken and even shy. And they all took the spotlight, even though every bone in their bodies was telling them not to.” - Susan Cain
  All these people have been valued by society.
  Kind regards,
  Bernard.

• A comment on Conversation: How can we bring about such a change which inculcates creativity and innovation when we are tasked with changing mindsets of Millions?

  1 hour ago: Read Malcolm Gladwell "The tipping point":
  http://www.gladwell.com/tippingpoint/
  Gives you a very good idea of how to bring about "change".
  And as Colleen Steen mentioned, you just have to the willpower to see your idea spread, and take it at small steps at a time.

• A reply on Conversation: Does creationism indicate bad education? (If so how can we fix this, and should it be taught?) Does Creationism have any credibility to it?

  1 hour ago: "Atheist religion"
  Atheism isn't a religion! :D
  Unless of-course you decide to define it that way.
  How do you define a "religion"?

• A reply on Conversation: Does creationism indicate bad education? (If so how can we fix this, and should it be taught?) Does Creationism have any credibility to it?

  1 hour ago: Great reply! :D

• A reply on Conversation: Internet arguments and misunderstandings: Productive, or a waste of time?

  1 hour ago: Thanks!
  I hope you find the time to read all the links I sent you! :D
  I was considering creating a TED Debate myself about the education system.
  Here is one I did (which is still active) :
  "Does creationism indicate bad education? (If so how can we fix this, and should it be taught?) Does Creationism have any credibility to it?"
  Link : http://www.ted.com/conversations/18317/does_creationism_indicate_bad.html
  Not sure how interested you would be in that debate though... (:P)
  Kind regards,
  Bernard.

• A reply on Conversation: Internet arguments and misunderstandings: Productive, or a waste of time?

  6 hours ago: Sorry to reply here!
  On a side note :
  I couldn't help notice you said you were a teacher.
  I felt this would come in use to you :
  "TED Talks Education"
  http://www.ted.com/promos/TEDTalksEducation
  Might come in handy! :D
  Kind regards,
  Bernard.
  P.S : Sorry to bombard you with links! I hope you find the time to read / watch them all.

• A reply on Talk: Angela Lee Duckworth: The key to success? Grit

  11 hours ago: " can study Scientology"
  Don't you believe in "Lord Xenu?
  "Story of Xenu (Scientology)"
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4SBfhRmvzU
  Considering you only get to learn this at OT level III (The wall of fire) :
  http://listverse.com/2007/07/28/top-8-levels-of-scientology/
  I'm not sure whether you would believe me.
  
  "We have a therapy that works much better that psychotherapy"
  Then please share those methods with the world. Rather than keeping them for yourselves.
  Yet I strongly doubt you do! :P
  
  However I strongly encourage you to watch that BBC Documentary :
  "BBC Panorama The Secrets of Scientology"
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4PDZt74adg
  
  On this matter also read :
  "Top 10 Problems With Scientology"
  http://listverse.com/2007/08/17/top-10-problems-with-scientology/
  
  Regards,
  Bernard.

• A reply on Conversation: Does creationism indicate bad education? (If so how can we fix this, and should it be taught?) Does Creationism have any credibility to it?

  22 hours ago: Sorry Entropy.
  I think you sent me to this, not Richard.
  Regards, :-)
  Bernard.
  P.S : Did you get my latest reply to you? :P

• A reply on Conversation: What are some realistic and creative ways to reduce wealth inequality?

  22 hours ago: "it does not logically follow that we need to counter natural unfairness"
  I believe we should. For it the right thing to do.
  Considering many have the potential to do amazingly under the right circumstances.
  And we (humans) can shape these circumstances to increase maximal good. Which thus encourages fairness.
  
  So are you basically saying that because nature gives us unfairness and inequality we should embrace it?
  This seems extremely cruel to me.
  To me it is like saying that if someone is born with a disability, then we should let that person fend for themselves, and slowly die. Rather than trying to find the cure for their troubles. All due to it "not logically follow that we need to counter natural unfairness".
  
  " it is certainly a bad idea to force that decision on others against their will"
  I agree. However you could argue it would be a "bad idea" to (ironically) force democracy on people. Is this a "bad idea"? (This point is quite hard to put into words...)
  
  Regards, :D
  Bernard.