This is a very realistic, disturbing, look at the way many humans...even those in the ‘mainstream’...see the world. It is frightening to look at how far people have veered from the course of humanity as a result of being drawn in by myths and commonly held cultural, technological, financial or other ideas which have replaced moral, ethical, logical human behavior with self-destructive, empty and globally catastrophic insanity. Even more insane is that they actually believe this path is sustainable. “They know not what they do...”

This is a very realistic, disturbing, look at the way many humans...even those in the ‘mainstream’...see the world. It is frightening to look at how far people have veered from the course of humanity as a result of being drawn in by myths and commonly held cultural, technological, financial or other ideas which have replaced moral, ethical, logical human behavior with self-destructive, empty and globally catastrophic insanity. Even more insane is that they actually believe this path is sustainable. “They know not what they do...” - Last year, I got invited to a super-deluxe private resort to deliver a keynote speech to what I assumed would be a hundred or so investment bankers. It was by far the largest fee I had ever been…

- Hmm, have you ever noticed that the "&" symbol looks like a guy dragging his ass across the floor? =oD

An important and timely read! 😊 https://ift.tt/2Fk6TXG

An important and timely read! 😊 https://ift.tt/2Fk6TXG - There’s been a lot of talk about the Dunning-Kruger effect, the cognitive bias that makes people wildly overconfident, unable to know how ignorant they are because they don’t have the basic skills to grasp what competence means. Once popularized, the effect became weaponized.

This is how you do it! ;)

This is how you do it! ;) - This is one unbelievable talent! Wait until you hear his amazing story... 🙌🙌 via The Wizard of Odd TV

It would be a lot funnier...if it weren't true. ;)

It would be a lot funnier...if it weren't true. ;) - https://ift.tt/2v4AVbM

Another HUGE step in the right direction... 😎👍

Another HUGE step in the right direction... 😎👍 - This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.AUSTIN -- A Texas House committee on Tuesday delivered a blow to proponents of teacher...

There's no escaping karma...

There's no escaping karma... - Deutsche Bank’s hunger for profits and risk led it to lend Donald Trump more than $2 billion. Once he was elected president, employees were told not to utter his name.

Well, they’re the ones with the big brains! Maybe they can work it out... 😎

Well, they’re the ones with the big brains! Maybe they can work it out... 😎 - The US Government is working on an electronic voting system that it hopes will prevent people from tinkering with voting machines at the polls.

😣 This one came from looking, this one opened twice These two seemed smooth as silk, flush against my eyes This one needed stitches, and this one came from rings This one isn't even there, but I feel it more because you don't care Yeah, cut right into me Yeah, because I am made of scars Yes, I am made of scars This one had it coming, this one found a vein This one was an accident, but never gave me pain This one was my father's, and this one you can't see This one had me scared to death But I guess I should be glad I'm not dead Yeah, cut right into me Yeah, because I am made of scars Yes, I am made of scars God, don't you believe the hype God, don't you believe the hype God, don't you believe the hype God, don't you believe the hype And I will find a way Everything you are I will betray Oh, I swear that I will find a way Everything you are's inside me This one was the first one This one had a vice This one, here, I like to rub on dark and stormy nights This one was the last one I don't remember how But I remember blood and rain And I never saw it coming again Yeah, cut right into me Yeah, because I am made of scars Yes, I am made of scars Yes, I am made of scars Yes, I am made of scars That's what I'm made of...

😣 This one came from looking, this one opened twice These two seemed smooth as silk, flush against my eyes This one needed stitches, and this one came from rings This one isn't even there, but I feel it more because you don't care Yeah, cut right into me Yeah, because I am made of scars Yes, I am made of scars This one had it coming, this one found a vein This one was an accident, but never gave me pain This one was my father's, and this one you can't see This one had me scared to death But I guess I should be glad I'm not dead Yeah, cut right into me Yeah, because I am made of scars Yes, I am made of scars God, don't you believe the hype God, don't you believe the hype God, don't you believe the hype God, don't you believe the hype And I will find a way Everything you are I will betray Oh, I swear that I will find a way Everything you are's inside me This one was the first one This one had a vice This one, here, I like to rub on dark and stormy nights This one was the last one I don't remember how But I remember blood and rain And I never saw it coming again Yeah, cut right into me Yeah, because I am made of scars Yes, I am made of scars Yes, I am made of scars Yes, I am made of scars That's what I'm made of... - Stone Sour's video for "Made of Scars" from the album, Come What(ever) May - available now on Roadrunner Records. Download now on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/...

At what point does ‘journalism’ become hate speech? At least in this instance, this person who is neither a judge nor qualified to pass judgment on others,has been shut down - even though she has long been a ‘cheerleader’ (along with Hannity, Tucker, Coulter, Limbaugh, Dobbs and several others) for the person residing in the Oval Office who has overtly and repeatedly done so without any chastisement or requirements to atone. Meanwhile, White Nationalists and home-grown terrorists worldwide have become far more brazen and homicidal and, according to government statistics, were the leading cause of terrorism in the United States during 2018. It is extremely short-sighted and clearly a matter of cognitive bias (or racism...or enablement) for anyone to fall short of understanding that this type of sociopathic, psychopathic and irresponsible behavior is the greatest detriment to peace in modern history. It is well past the point for people who promote such rubbish to be a relic of ancient history. This is not conservatism in any form. It is the failure to learn from a very dark human history.

At what point does ‘journalism’ become hate speech? At least in this instance, this person who is neither a judge nor qualified to pass judgment on others,has been shut down - even though she has long been a ‘cheerleader’ (along with Hannity, Tucker, Coulter, Limbaugh, Dobbs and several others) for the person residing in the Oval Office who has overtly and repeatedly done so without any chastisement or requirements to atone. Meanwhile, White Nationalists and home-grown terrorists worldwide have become far more brazen and homicidal and, according to government statistics, were the leading cause of terrorism in the United States during 2018. It is extremely short-sighted and clearly a matter of cognitive bias (or racism...or enablement) for anyone to fall short of understanding that this type of sociopathic, psychopathic and irresponsible behavior is the greatest detriment to peace in modern history. It is well past the point for people who promote such rubbish to be a relic of ancient history. This is not conservatism in any form. It is the failure to learn from a very dark human history. - Jeanine Pirro was off the air at Fox News on Saturday, one week after she was widely denounced for doubting Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's patriotism.

A great read for those with philosophical curiosity... 😎

A great read for those with philosophical curiosity... 😎 - What’s a better way to understand human psychology – ‘I think, therefore I am’ or ‘A person is a person through other persons’?

A step in the right direction... ☮️

A step in the right direction... ☮️ - The groups intend to share a legislative agenda that presses for changes to war authorization measures and an end to the United States’ presence in Afghanistan.

Here’s a fascinating scientific history of the evolution of humans which appears to include the conventional as well as updated scientific data regarding the issue. Unfortunately, it’s probably not going to fit within the confines of a much shorter, non-scientific, ‘holy text’ history on which many of the religious faithful seem to rely. However, the majority of contemporary religious people seem to be much less interested in or inclined towards science and far more inclined towards blind faith and politics. I’ll stick with science, though... 😉👍

Here’s a fascinating scientific history of the evolution of humans which appears to include the conventional as well as updated scientific data regarding the issue. Unfortunately, it’s probably not going to fit within the confines of a much shorter, non-scientific, ‘holy text’ history on which many of the religious faithful seem to rely. However, the majority of contemporary religious people seem to be much less interested in or inclined towards science and far more inclined towards blind faith and politics. I’ll stick with science, though... 😉👍 - Handprints on a cave wall, crumbs from a meal: the new science of Neanderthals radically recasts the meaning of humanity

The pros and cons of ‘Constitutional fundamentalism’...a great article! 👍

The pros and cons of ‘Constitutional fundamentalism’...a great article! 👍 - How often to amend a constitution? India changes its constitution all the time, while the US has let its become a relic

This is an interesting article for those wanting to gauge their self-actualized (realized) personality or, in other words, whether they’ve achieved their personal life character goals, how satisfied they are with life and whether they feel gratitude wwith their life’s journey so far. I found it interesting that the 3 things most self-actuality’s for me were strong perception of reality, authenticity and good moral integrity. Also a surprise (for someone who can accept reality, no matter how sometimes brutal it can be) and despite the rough experiences in my journey so far, I’m still quite able to continually appreciate the beautiful things in life, no matter how repetitive, and am fairly satisfied with life, overall. I’ll settle for that... You can read the article and take the test yourself, if you like. The link is within the article. 👍

This is an interesting article for those wanting to gauge their self-actualized (realized) personality or, in other words, whether they’ve achieved their personal life character goals, how satisfied they are with life and whether they feel gratitude wwith their life’s journey so far. I found it interesting that the 3 things most self-actuality’s for me were strong perception of reality, authenticity and good moral integrity. Also a surprise (for someone who can accept reality, no matter how sometimes brutal it can be) and despite the rough experiences in my journey so far, I’m still quite able to continually appreciate the beautiful things in life, no matter how repetitive, and am fairly satisfied with life, overall. I’ll settle for that... You can read the article and take the test yourself, if you like. The link is within the article. 👍 - Revisiting Maslow’s hierarchy of needs for the 21st century: how do you score on the 10 traits of self-actualised people?

There’s no fixing ‘stupid’...

There’s no fixing ‘stupid’... - Despite the seemingly never-ending controversies that have bedeviled the Trump administration, Republican voters continue to support the President at high levels. According to a Gallup poll, Trump’s approval rating among Republicans is at 90 percent. On Friday, Washington Post columnist Eugene Rob...

No, I'm not anti-social... 😊 I just have a different perspective of what works. I suppose if I don't want to spend time alone (which is just fine by me), what I'd prefer would be something like this:

No, I'm not anti-social... 😊 I just have a different perspective of what works. I suppose if I don't want to spend time alone (which is just fine by me), what I'd prefer would be something like this: - My favorite part of movies is when the main character goes off to be alone to think for a minute. https://ift.tt/2EVuVJw...

Of course McConnell has been selling out to the Russians(along with probably every other Republican in DC). The next one to be exposed will probably be Lindsey Graham - at least, I hope so! I’m beyond tired of watching him flip-flop and whine. Clearly, the Republican Party has long ago decided to sell out the US to Russia. Meanwhile, they call Sanders, AOC and the Democrats...Socialists and Communists. Laughable (and pathetic) that any Republican voter even still buys this ‘famous BS story’. Their party is clearly the party destroying America, by any means necessary, for personal financial gain. RIP, Democracy...

Of course McConnell has been selling out to the Russians(along with probably every other Republican in DC). The next one to be exposed will probably be Lindsey Graham - at least, I hope so! I’m beyond tired of watching him flip-flop and whine. Clearly, the Republican Party has long ago decided to sell out the US to Russia. Meanwhile, they call Sanders, AOC and the Democrats...Socialists and Communists. Laughable (and pathetic) that any Republican voter even still buys this ‘famous BS story’. Their party is clearly the party destroying America, by any means necessary, for personal financial gain. RIP, Democracy... - There is always something more to a story when it involves Donald Trump and Russia. This time that “more” involves Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Earlier today, we heard that the U.S. lifted some Russian sanctions. The official...

Also known as “How to fail as an artist” or “How not to sell art”...

Also known as “How to fail as an artist” or “How not to sell art”... - Wait, what?

A very poignant article and well worth reading! 😊

A very poignant article and well worth reading! 😊 - Individualism is not a sufficient foundation for social life: the image of the body politic reminds us that we are all one

A very smart opinion that only the most foolish would deny...(and those who play by the same rules - no shame, no ethics, no rules and no justice).

A very smart opinion that only the most foolish would deny...(and those who play by the same rules - no shame, no ethics, no rules and no justice). - As Michael Cohen made clear, this is the land of the fraud and the home of the knave.

I hate to say ‘I told you so...’ If you think about all the lies, refusal to submit tax returns, covert behavior and lies, the Trump Tax policy costing Americans more than it did under Obama and previous Presidents, his emoluments failures with refusing to divest from his businesses while using them to make more money through his Presidency, covert post-election lies about Trump Tower Moscow, his childrens’ continuing to conduct business the same unethical ways as well as perpetuate their father’s unethical ways while ‘managing’ his business, etc., etc. - it is clearly evident what is going on and, to some of us who have been paying attention to this narcissistic fraud for decades, confirms what we have long believed, if not also giving good reason for all the fear, anger and shock that he was elected (or even a candidate) to begin with. I suspect that many people who have been steadfastly supporting him in government, corporate America and, perhaps, even members of society (voters / the electorate) will probably be very closely scrutinized by DC (the IRS, FBI, etc. for possibly also being complicit in financial crimes, fraud or even other illegal matters, once this historic tragedy has been resolved and we return some semblance of normalcy to our nation’s political, financial and legal processes. Maybe then, we will be able to restore American Democracy...

I hate to say ‘I told you so...’ If you think about all the lies, refusal to submit tax returns, covert behavior and lies, the Trump Tax policy costing Americans more than it did under Obama and previous Presidents, his emoluments failures with refusing to divest from his businesses while using them to make more money through his Presidency, covert post-election lies about Trump Tower Moscow, his childrens’ continuing to conduct business the same unethical ways as well as perpetuate their father’s unethical ways while ‘managing’ his business, etc., etc. - it is clearly evident what is going on and, to some of us who have been paying attention to this narcissistic fraud for decades, confirms what we have long believed, if not also giving good reason for all the fear, anger and shock that he was elected (or even a candidate) to begin with. I suspect that many people who have been steadfastly supporting him in government, corporate America and, perhaps, even members of society (voters / the electorate) will probably be very closely scrutinized by DC (the IRS, FBI, etc. for possibly also being complicit in financial crimes, fraud or even other illegal matters, once this historic tragedy has been resolved and we return some semblance of normalcy to our nation’s political, financial and legal processes. Maybe then, we will be able to restore American Democracy... - During his testimony before the House Oversight Committee, Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, observed, “It was my experience that Mr. Trump inflated his total assets when it served his purposes.” And when author

Someone call a plumber! 😳 It looks like a swamp needing to be drained isn’t DC’s real problem. It appears to be more like an overflowing toilet that’s flooding America. It has clearly affected the morals of many Americans and, without question, the ethics of many companies. Sometimes, it just takes people a lot longer to realize situations and, before they know it, these things are changing rapidly and their cooperation and / or involvement with them is going to come back and bite them in the ass. The paradigm shift is well underway. I am very glad that I am safe and wouldn’t want to be on the wrong side of it!

Someone call a plumber! 😳 It looks like a swamp needing to be drained isn’t DC’s real problem. It appears to be more like an overflowing toilet that’s flooding America. It has clearly affected the morals of many Americans and, without question, the ethics of many companies. Sometimes, it just takes people a lot longer to realize situations and, before they know it, these things are changing rapidly and their cooperation and / or involvement with them is going to come back and bite them in the ass. The paradigm shift is well underway. I am very glad that I am safe and wouldn’t want to be on the wrong side of it! - In the Teapot Dome scandal during Warren Harding's presidency, Interior Secretary Albert Fall became the first cabinet member ever convicted and...

Long overdue! Looks like the corrupt global crime family is falling apart. Couldn’t happen faster nor to a more deserving subhuman group of white-collar, criminals.

Long overdue! Looks like the corrupt global crime family is falling apart. Couldn’t happen faster nor to a more deserving subhuman group of white-collar, criminals. - Israel’s prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, has been indicted on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust, pending a hearing. He could face time in jail if he is found guilty

Happy Birthday! 😁

Happy Birthday! 😁 - Its creation is a perfect illustration of how science progresses

An interesting article, at the very least. Perhaps, even a warning! 😎👍

An interesting article, at the very least. Perhaps, even a warning! 😎👍 - Anyone living in the West today surely feels they've heard quite enough about its decline.

It’s way past time to deal with these long-standing crimes by the untouchable, unethical, subhuman class who pay to be ‘above the law’. If people want to support these criminals, I’ll have to continue to personally align myself with ethics and karma when their families and friends are victimized - and feel no remorse for any of them. They are enablers and accomplices. Those who buy into the lies and crimes are equally to blame, Karma dictates that they (and all those they love) get to suffer the consequences. I will not feel sorry for them. It’s cause & effect and they will suffer in the long run.

It’s way past time to deal with these long-standing crimes by the untouchable, unethical, subhuman class who pay to be ‘above the law’. If people want to support these criminals, I’ll have to continue to personally align myself with ethics and karma when their families and friends are victimized - and feel no remorse for any of them. They are enablers and accomplices. Those who buy into the lies and crimes are equally to blame, Karma dictates that they (and all those they love) get to suffer the consequences. I will not feel sorry for them. It’s cause & effect and they will suffer in the long run. - Billionaires behaving badly are empowering everyday Americans to take back the country.

Truth...

Truth... - Everyone needs to watch this.

Interesting article... 🤔

Interesting article... 🤔 - What passes for Christianity, what people see and mistake for Christianity, that's what's wrong with it. That Christianity -- the phenomena, not...