Tag: philosophy

  • Musings

    Musings

    If you’re honest about your desires and the reasons behind them, you can pick who you want to be like, who you don’t want to be like, and work out a rough idea of where you want to go.  But all that depends on being honest with yourself. Without that, you have no idea of…

  • Episode #49 of Strained Brains Podcast is UP!

    Episode #49 of Strained Brains Podcast is UP!

    Siegfried and Sorghum!  Episode #49 of Strained Brains Podcast is UP!  Doc talks about his (fictional) adventures with psychedelics, part 1 of 2!  Give it a listen by following the links on this page: Strained Brains Podcast. Get Echo Vol. 1 on Kindle here:  Vol. 1 on Kindle.  Vol. 2 on Kindle here:  Vol.2 on Kindle  Vol. 3 on Kindle…

  • Musings

    Musings

    There’s a huge difference between those who cling to simplicity, and those who can simplify. The first group will avoid ambiguity, even though it holds great adventure and great rewards.  The second group can blaze a trail for others to follow, and benefit the collective through critical thinking. Musings, Volume 1, available on Amazon Kindle:  Musings,…

  • Episode #49 of Strained Brains Podcast is UP!

    Episode #49 of Strained Brains Podcast is UP!

    YerSnoobie BurStockenSchnitz!  Episode #49 of Strained Brains Podcast is UP!  Doc talks about his (fictional) adventures with psychedelics, part 1 of 2!  Give it a listen by following the links on this page: Strained Brains Podcast. Get Echo Vol. 1 on Kindle here:  Vol. 1 on Kindle.  Vol. 2 on Kindle here:  Vol.2 on Kindle  Vol. 3 on Kindle here:…

  • Musings

    Musings

    “Knowing your shit” is being able to explain why you’re doing what you’re doing, why it’s better than the alternate courses of action, and using your reasoning to outpace the competition. It sounds straightforward when it’s written like that, but knowing why you’re doing what you’re doing means you have to know yourself—STUDY yourself—to see…

  • Episode #48 of Strained Brains Podcast is UP!

    Episode #48 of Strained Brains Podcast is UP!

    Glib Glob GerDungerSnung!  Me and Doc run our yaps about Netflix’s movie Triple Frontier!  Give it a listen by following the links on this page: Strained Brains Podcast. Get Echo Vol. 1 on Kindle here:  Vol. 1 on Kindle.  Vol. 2 on Kindle here:  Vol.2 on Kindle  Vol. 3 on Kindle here:  Vol. 3 on Kindle  Vol.4 on Kindle here:  Vol. 4…

  • Musings

    Musings

    For maximal context when describing a particular person, you would have to account for every quantum interaction that influenced that person’s behavior and the experiences they went through.  That’s impossible, so the real question becomes:  what’s the best way to convey the theme/message?  That’s where writing becomes an art.  Perceiving what is pertinent, and funneling…

  • Episode #48 of Strained Brains Podcast is UP!

    Episode #48 of Strained Brains Podcast is UP!

    Dingbat NerPloppenToss!  Me and Doc run our yaps about Netflix’s movie Triple Frontier!  Give it a listen by following the links on this page: Strained Brains Podcast. Get Echo Vol. 1 on Kindle here:  Vol. 1 on Kindle.  Vol. 2 on Kindle here:  Vol.2 on Kindle  Vol. 3 on Kindle here:  Vol. 3 on Kindle  Vol.4 on Kindle here:  Vol. 4 on…

  • Musings

    Musings

    There’s a good reason why we’re encouraged to state truth in our own words:  it means we’ve integrated that knowledge into our being, and can now express it through a unique perspective.  We’ve all been exposed to ignorant people who constantly mouth the words of others.  That’s a glaring clue they’re averse to self-examination, and…

  • Episode #47 of Strained Brains Podcast is UP!

    Episode #47 of Strained Brains Podcast is UP!

    SkullDoom GerTHOOM!  Episode #47 of Strained Brains Podcast is UP!  This is part 3 of 3 where me and Burt Murdock–-an “elite” military guy, and the fellow who introduced me to psychedelics (fictionally, of course)–-speak with Rusty Johnson, the most complete human being I’ve ever met!  He’s seen the light and the dark, and he’s…