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An idea worth spreading

At the risk of sounding un-original, for the poet tells us, "...there is nothing new under the sun...",I submit to TED that the "box" which we're supposed to "think outside" of, doesn't exist . The idea that the "box" exists at all is itself, the sabatological-determinant ( how's that for a 25 cent compound word?) in reaching our true potential in all areas of life; be it on this planet or beyond. Well, I was cautioned not to choose Philosophy as a major. Were "they" correct? I'll never know.

Thank you.

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  Jul 8 2011: Of which pray-tell, dost thou sell ?

• A comment on Conversation: What's your short story in 6 words? Go!

  Jul 8 2011: Be authentic, Live fully, Die well.

• A reply on Conversation: What does it mean to be happy?

  Jun 3 2011: Indeed!

• A comment on Conversation: Refuting a quantum mechanics theory

  Jun 3 2011: Hey Matt! Excellent points you are making. Having a degree in Philosophy, throw me a bone here and bear with me. Yes, your points are indeed, flawlessly logical...and I mean that. Logic, being an "either/or" thing-a-ma-bob, allows only for it's opposite: Non-logic or illogical. The "bone" I'm asking you to throw me is the possibility of there being a trans- logical way of wrapping one's mind around something. Just a thought...and I certainly don't know what's what. But at least this gives me a chance to put my very marketable degree to some use...HA! Ya gotta love it. Keep asking the questions....maybe there's some answers. When you get them, let me know. I'm open and I can use all the answers I can get. Thanks Matt.
  
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  Jun 3 2011: I can't speak for my Father or the Holy Spirit, but I do enjoy the feed-back. Thanks for asking.
  
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  A comment on Conversation: What is your favourite single sentence from a TED Talk?

  Jun 3 2011: "...Thank you..."; which is how all the speakers ended their talks.

• A comment on Conversation: What does it mean to be happy?

  Jun 3 2011: Learning and then deciding to be content...or maybe it's the other way around. The ball's in our court!
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  A comment on Conversation: What 3 things did you learn while you were in a near-death experience?

  Jun 3 2011: After coding twice in the space of an hour; on 7-14-77, I learned three things: 1) The ineffable experience of feeling total bliss and oneness with...well...ALL, may well have been a neural/physical process of the brain and NOTHING else; 2) Life is at best, uncertain, and not even our next breath is guaranteed; 3) To live authentically, live fully and die well. Cause, we just don't know if we get to do it over again...maybe we will and maybe we won't. Peace!