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I'm passionate about

not being passionate

An idea worth spreading

down with slick advertising and promotions at the expense of humanity. and capitalism

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People don't know that I'm good at

leading a nation

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Begining to see TED for the slick marketing machine that it is

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• A comment on Conversation: how has a belief in an afterlife affected the quality of life on earth?

  Apr 1 2012: "If you think you understand quantum mechanics, you don't understand quantum mechanics." Richard Feynman
  The moniker "god particle" tied to the higgs boson was created by news media, and is frowned upon by scientist involved in the research. Not so amazing.
  "The assumptions and labels we project on others( that I need help understanding anything) is a reflection of one's own shortcomings, hidden by ego." Eckhart Tolle

• A comment on Conversation: how has a belief in an afterlife affected the quality of life on earth?

  Apr 1 2012: Your knowledge is limited to words origins. A dictionary unfortunately, isn't the source of absolute universal Truth.

• A reply on Conversation: how has a belief in an afterlife affected the quality of life on earth?

  Apr 1 2012: Try to rember, the person you are speaking with may or may not be as far along the path as you. Words are like lamp post, they light the path, and yet they are not the path itself. Peace

• A reply on Conversation: how has a belief in an afterlife affected the quality of life on earth?

  Apr 1 2012: John 14:6, Jesus said I am the way, the truth, the light. Please site your resources as to when science proved this. Your Opinions and beliefs are just that. Facts are facts.

• A reply on Conversation: how has a belief in an afterlife affected the quality of life on earth?

  Apr 1 2012: The fact you require "sources" for my opinion, I find to be utter nonsense.

• A reply on Conversation: how has a belief in an afterlife affected the quality of life on earth?

  Apr 1 2012: Again, you are stating a belief that you really, really want to be right. Perhaps, in your mind, mind is interchangeable with 'breath,soul and/or spirit. However, that is not true for me. Put another way, what is the nature of the word?

• A reply on Conversation: how has a belief in an afterlife affected the quality of life on earth?

  Mar 30 2012: the zodiac

• A reply on Conversation: how has a belief in an afterlife affected the quality of life on earth?

  Mar 30 2012: I thought the bible was to be understood on a spiritual level. The social sciences are too deep for me.

• A comment on Conversation: Technology doesn't kill the magic

  Mar 30 2012: technology enhanses our experiences in this physical reality that we move thru along time's arrow. The Magic is experienced in another reality or dimension or state of consciousness or whatever words you use. Nonthing in this reality affects it once we quiet the noise so we can "feel" the magic. Peace.

• A comment on Conversation: Which great leaders inspire you?

  Mar 30 2012: Lau Tzo. The leader leads by not leading. Proper action by non-action.