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member name: Gary Jaron
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June 25, 2006 10:56 AM EDT -- We live not only in a physical environment but also in a symbolic environment.  Our physical environment, of three spacial dimensions, is a geographical location which may have rivers, valleys, flat . . . more
July 03, 2006 01:14 PM EDT -- Let's review how Descartes shaped our collective inheritance, the rose colored glasses that are western cultures mythos and logos. Since Descartes failed to realize that he was shaped by the ideas . . . more
July 09, 2006 11:02 AM EDT -- My initial vision was the 3 fold path inspired by the 3 main characters in the Garden tale, Eve, Adam and Lilith.  Each, being Taoist, has a unity of differing traits. Adam – the 2 valued scientist . . . more
July 23, 2006 12:02 PM EDT -- In the Talmudic tractate The Saying of Our Fathers, an important insight of Rabbi Hillel, who lived during the 1st century of the Common Era, was recorded. "If I am not for myself, who will be? If . . . more
December 10, 2006 03:24 PM EST -- To begin with let us examine the idea that something is the ‘literal word of’.  What would that mean? Let us compare the New Testament to documents that are made everyday that are the . . . more
July 16, 2006 12:08 PM EDT -- The beginning of Wisdom is the willingness to consider that you may be mistaken; mistaken in your perceptions, your conclusions and your beliefs - which all things pass through like a filter. [G M Jaron] . . . more
December 11, 2006 10:06 PM EST -- Here is one of many stories my father likes to tell, I present it in his own words and from his perspective. "Joanne, my accountant fills out my tax return and files it.  She tells me she’s . . . more
June 25, 2006 12:28 PM EDT -- What shapes up?  We are told that it is either Nature – our genetic inheritance, or Nurture – how we were treated and raised as a child.  I believe there is a third factor and that . . . more
December 23, 2006 09:58 PM EST -- I am gong to describe an imaginary person who I will call Mr. Gray. Mr. Gray is a scientist and believes in the utility of the scientific method to ascertain facts and truth. Mr. Gray only believes that . . . more
June 10, 2006 01:36 PM EDT -- The Hero   [from: Meditations on Quixote, chapter 15 by Jose Ortega Y' Gasset<!--[if !supportFootnotes]-->[1]<!--[endif]-->.   Now our story leads us back to this subject.  . . . more
August 16, 2006 10:35 AM EDT -- I beleive that  individuals , societies, cultures, civilizations, can be judged by their willingness to act wisely. Which brings us to ask ,  what is wisdom? Wisdom is the desire and the . . . more
September 17, 2006 03:04 PM EDT -- Premise one:The beginning of Wisdom is the willingness to consider that you may be mistaken; mistaken in your perceptions, your conclusions and your beliefs - which all things pass through like a filter. . . . more
December 27, 2006 04:31 PM EST -- The prophet Micah prophesied in the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, which is the years 739 – 693 BCE.  His description of the end of days is similar to Isaiah but with a very significant . . . more
January 06, 2007 01:32 AM EST -- By Gary Jaron, January 2007   One of the most famous paradigm shift in human history is commonly called the ‘Copernican revolution’.   “The Copernican principle is the . . . more
November 11, 2006 12:51 PM EST -- Facts and Faith I've encountered so many people who fail to distinguish between Facts and their faith.  These people act consciously and unconsciously as if their belief in those ideas that form . . . more
January 12, 2008 05:08 PM EST -- The traditional mapsthat sociologists have presented are that humanity has been shaped by twofactors: Nature and Nurture. Many, includingmyself, believe that it is important to realize that we are shaped . . . more
November 06, 2008 06:12 PM EST -- Imagine what the United States would be like if there was a constitutional amendment that allowed only potential voters from donating any money to any political party, political organization, or any . . . more
June 10, 2006 12:30 PM EDT -- Let's start with a foundation of agreement.   1) The universe exists. This is a 100% true fact.   Now you should notice that I have not defined the word "Universe" nor the word . . . more
July 22, 2006 11:46 AM EDT -- Let me back up and start with something deceptively simple: Time.  In the real world of physical reality processes, events, take time.  Things do not occur instantaneously, although they may . . . more
September 04, 2006 12:55 PM EDT -- Three: 1   Jonathan Star Putting a value on status Will cause people to compete Hoarding treasure Will turn them into thieves Showing off possessions Will disturb their daily lives   . . . more
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