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This is a threaded version of Ch 9:
“Civilization & the Travesty of Morals:
“*Gilgamesh, Enkidu, & the Uncivilized “Civilized” Man”
of *Who to Be: Identity, Authenticity, & Crisis* (2020)
by M. Adzema*
CLICK a link to read entire chapter...
sillymickel.blogspot.com/2022/02/prodig…
WTB 9/1
“Civilization & the Travesty of Morals:
“*Gilgamesh, Enkidu, & the Uncivilized “Civilized” Man”
of *Who to Be: Identity, Authenticity, & Crisis* (2020)
by M. Adzema*
CLICK a link to read entire chapter...
sillymickel.blogspot.com/2022/02/prodig…
WTB 9/1
WTB 9/2 “…in taking away all freedoms & rights from Nature & all its planetmates, eventually the rights of any being were no longer seen as of any concern. What another wished, intended, or wanted became increasingly unseen as a consideration
angelsinnature.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/civ… #psychology
angelsinnature.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/civ… #psychology
WTB 9/3 “What another wanted became increasingly unseen as a consideration, including, eventually, what a woman might want in terms of her body...& what a man might wish to do with his time...or his life. Power became the basis of morality”
sillymickel.blogspot.com/2020/03/civili… #civilization
sillymickel.blogspot.com/2020/03/civili… #civilization
Thread on Atheism 🔥🙏🏼🤔
1/ As an atheist, I've often been told that I'm soulless, immoral, and a danger to society. But that couldn't be further from the truth. Atheism is simply the absence of belief in a god or gods.
1/ As an atheist, I've often been told that I'm soulless, immoral, and a danger to society. But that couldn't be further from the truth. Atheism is simply the absence of belief in a god or gods.
2/ For me, atheism is about finding meaning and purpose in this life, rather than waiting for an afterlife. It's about taking responsibility for my own actions and making the most of the time I have here on earth. 🌍💪🏼
3/ Atheism doesn't mean I hate religion or religious people. It means I respect their right to believe what they want, as long as it doesn't harm others. 🤝🏼👍🏼
An elaboration on Peter Dickinson's article for the @AtlanticCouncil: People around the world - not the least #Israelis - will now better understand why some "civilized" states did not help Jews in the 1930s and 1940s as much as they could & should have./1 atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainea…
@AtlanticCouncil #Israel has today its own reasons to largely watch rather than substantially help prevent an almost live-streamed #genocide. Countries had eight decades ago their own reasons not to "overreact" to a looming #Holocaust that was still in the fog, at that time. /2
@AtlanticCouncil #Morality does not necessarily create behavioral imperatives even in the face of the possible suffering of millions -- as #Jews can now vividly learn from the behavior of their own state. /END
‼️.@mod_russia: According to the available reliable information, the Security Service of #Ukraine (SSU) is preparing another provocation to accuse the servicemen of the #Russian Federation of so-called war crimes with the mass destruction of civilians in the #Odessa region.
‼️.@mod_russia: It’s planned to dress one of the SSU units in the uniform of 🇷🇺 servicemen & make a demonstrative shooting of local residents. 🖼 & 🎞 footage of this action w/alleged "🇷🇺 atrocities" will be published by 🇺🇦 and Western news agencies to immediately promote fakes.
‼️.@mod_russia: The upcoming provocation of the #Ukrainian authorities demonstrates their inhumane attitude to the fate of peaceful citizens of #Ukraine and testifies to the complete disregard for all norms of #morality and international humanitarian law.
#Morality is subjective and relative. What is good for one is evil for another. A yardstick is required.
Some would use their holy books in that capacity. That is a terrible idea. Such texts are replete with moral and logical errors.
A thread:
Some would use their holy books in that capacity. That is a terrible idea. Such texts are replete with moral and logical errors.
A thread:
The yardstick must be fair for all. To this end, the Golden Rule is the best yardstick. Treat others the way you would be treated. Place others ahead of yourself and your beliefs. Give the respect to others you would expect.
The antithesis of this, selfishness at the expense of others, is the definition of moral crime. It is the root of all evil. The basis of every evil committed by humanity.
Anyone who calls a socialist an enemy of ordinary people is an enemy of ordinary people – because socialism is precisely about protecting ordinary people.
Lie about that and what else will you lie about?
2/26
#activism
#socialism
#fairness
#kindness
Lie about that and what else will you lie about?
2/26
#activism
#socialism
#fairness
#kindness
1. #COVID19 #Vaccinations #AntiVax #Morality
I think that I have just experienced something which I suspect many have already.
In simple terms, people hiding the fact that they have been exposed to those with confirmed #Coronavirus and have been ill themselves...
I think that I have just experienced something which I suspect many have already.
In simple terms, people hiding the fact that they have been exposed to those with confirmed #Coronavirus and have been ill themselves...
2. #COVID19 #Vaccinations #AntiVax #Morality
...offering that they have tested negative. But, you then discover they're refusing to receive the #vaccine!
In other words, they wish to express their "libertarian" selves, but your views are secondary..
...offering that they have tested negative. But, you then discover they're refusing to receive the #vaccine!
In other words, they wish to express their "libertarian" selves, but your views are secondary..
3. #COVID19 #Vaccinations #AntiVax #Morality
...perhaps even your health is secondary to their own "free" views?
Some openly declare they are anti-vaxxers. The stock phrase is that they are now #freethinkers...
...perhaps even your health is secondary to their own "free" views?
Some openly declare they are anti-vaxxers. The stock phrase is that they are now #freethinkers...
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12 Ways to Get Smarter in One Infographic
visualcapitalist.com/12-ways-smarte…
#infographic #intelligence #MentalModels
visualcapitalist.com/12-ways-smarte…
#infographic #intelligence #MentalModels
Online education avoids the ‘hidden curriculum’ of cultural expectations
timeshighereducation.com/blog/online-ed…
#OnlineEducation #CulturalExpectations #consequences #mitigation
timeshighereducation.com/blog/online-ed…
#OnlineEducation #CulturalExpectations #consequences #mitigation
Can we please have just 50-100 #ChildrenOfCivilisation #Bharat asking50Westerners a questionnaire:
-How do they feel about:
-their Colonisers past?
-an ideology plundering planet & killing #Indigenous globally?
-any shame or guilt?
-ongoing AngloSaxon supremacy like this👇🏻
-How do they feel about:
-their Colonisers past?
-an ideology plundering planet & killing #Indigenous globally?
-any shame or guilt?
-ongoing AngloSaxon supremacy like this👇🏻
Western Supremacy Ideas
-UN ‘Veto’ UN, undemocratic tool for WW2 victors.
-West stash all the illegal wealth(Swiss banks & more)
-Asylum to colonies criminals & fraudsters
-Weapons trade
Colonial loot funded Western prosperity but we still get sermonised
Let’s #ReverseGaze
-UN ‘Veto’ UN, undemocratic tool for WW2 victors.
-West stash all the illegal wealth(Swiss banks & more)
-Asylum to colonies criminals & fraudsters
-Weapons trade
Colonial loot funded Western prosperity but we still get sermonised
Let’s #ReverseGaze
World Morality adapts how it suits🤔
Slavery was fine when suited
#Colonialism when suited
Capitalism when suited
Nationalism when suited
Religion when suited
Socialism when suits
Democracy when suits
#Morality is what suits
#Indigenous Globally & #Bharat
#ReverseGaze & #Heal
Slavery was fine when suited
#Colonialism when suited
Capitalism when suited
Nationalism when suited
Religion when suited
Socialism when suits
Democracy when suits
#Morality is what suits
#Indigenous Globally & #Bharat
#ReverseGaze & #Heal
Let’s talk about populism.
Populists pretend complex problems have simple answers.
They like things so simple they become stupid.
They adore binary choices.
They demand you ‘take sides’.
1/10
#populism #populists #propaganda #Johnson #woke #antiwoke
Populists pretend complex problems have simple answers.
They like things so simple they become stupid.
They adore binary choices.
They demand you ‘take sides’.
1/10
#populism #populists #propaganda #Johnson #woke #antiwoke
Populists like division.
They like an enemy.
If no enemy’s handy, they’ll make one.
They like to act the victim, no matter how rich, powerful or privileged they are.
But, by creating ‘an enemy’, victims are precisely what they tend to produce.
2/10
#populism #populist #division
They like an enemy.
If no enemy’s handy, they’ll make one.
They like to act the victim, no matter how rich, powerful or privileged they are.
But, by creating ‘an enemy’, victims are precisely what they tend to produce.
2/10
#populism #populist #division
Populism appeals to our worse instincts.
It appeals to emotions of hatred, resentment, a tribal ‘us’ and ‘them’.
In today's world we need our better instincts:
•Caring
•Cooperation
•Empathy
•Compassion
Populism doesn’t care about caring. Compassion isn’t on its agenda.
3/10
It appeals to emotions of hatred, resentment, a tribal ‘us’ and ‘them’.
In today's world we need our better instincts:
•Caring
•Cooperation
•Empathy
•Compassion
Populism doesn’t care about caring. Compassion isn’t on its agenda.
3/10
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A complete human genome sequence is close: how scientists filled in the gaps
nature.com/articles/d4158…
#HumanGenome #GenomeSequencing
nature.com/articles/d4158…
#HumanGenome #GenomeSequencing
A Japanese Novelist’s Tale of Bullying and Nietzsch
newyorker.com/magazine/2021/…
#BookReview #nietzsche #power #morality #novelist
newyorker.com/magazine/2021/…
#BookReview #nietzsche #power #morality #novelist
“Violence,” you say, “is the last refuge of the incompetent.”
I can only agree. It’s a great saying. Whose is it?
“Isaac Asimov, I think. I’m not sure.”
The science fiction writer?
“Yes.”
I love the guy. He said a lot of great stuff. Have spacesuit. Will travel.
1/31
#violence
I can only agree. It’s a great saying. Whose is it?
“Isaac Asimov, I think. I’m not sure.”
The science fiction writer?
“Yes.”
I love the guy. He said a lot of great stuff. Have spacesuit. Will travel.
1/31
#violence
“No, that was Heinlein.”
Ah. Right-wing libertarian Heinlein. I loved a lot of his stuff, too. Starship Troopers. Stranger In A Strange Land. Shame he was a right-wing libertarian.
2/31
#violence
Ah. Right-wing libertarian Heinlein. I loved a lot of his stuff, too. Starship Troopers. Stranger In A Strange Land. Shame he was a right-wing libertarian.
2/31
#violence
“He was probably ok with violence, too.”
Shifting back to the topic of violence….
“Shall we?”
Why not? I agree with you.
“With me or Isaac Asimov?”
Either. Both.
3/31
#violence
Shifting back to the topic of violence….
“Shall we?”
Why not? I agree with you.
“With me or Isaac Asimov?”
Either. Both.
3/31
#violence
"The Muslims Who Inspired Spinoza, Locke & Dafoe"
The wisdom of #IbnTufayl & #IbnRushd in reconciling religion & reason helped the European #Enlightenment.
Today it can help us Muslims, too.
My new piece in @nytopinion - and a teaser for my new book:
nytimes.com/2021/04/05/opi…
The wisdom of #IbnTufayl & #IbnRushd in reconciling religion & reason helped the European #Enlightenment.
Today it can help us Muslims, too.
My new piece in @nytopinion - and a teaser for my new book:
nytimes.com/2021/04/05/opi…
"Hayy ibn Yaqzan," the world’s first philosophical novel by 12th c Muslim polymath #IbnTufayl, made a bestseller in early modern Europe.
It inspired Enlightenment thinkers & Quaker theologians. They were allured by its religious #humanism: a cure to religious violence & bigotry.
It inspired Enlightenment thinkers & Quaker theologians. They were allured by its religious #humanism: a cure to religious violence & bigotry.
“Hayy ibn Yaqzan”s message was bold for its time: man was blessed with divine revelation from above, and with reason & conscience from within.
So, religion was a path to truth, but not the only path.
So, people could be wise & virtuous without religion or a different religion.
So, religion was a path to truth, but not the only path.
So, people could be wise & virtuous without religion or a different religion.
Let’s talk about the economy.
You agree: “A logical next step.”
Would you mind if I’m blunt?
“Fire away.”
It’s shit.
“The economy?”
Yes.
“Well, that is blunt.”
1/52
#economy
#society
#talk
You agree: “A logical next step.”
Would you mind if I’m blunt?
“Fire away.”
It’s shit.
“The economy?”
Yes.
“Well, that is blunt.”
1/52
#economy
#society
#talk
You ponder for a moment, then ask, “Is this another of your enemies?”
The economy?
“Yes.”
An enemy to humanity and the biological world?
“Yes.”
I hope, by the time this thread is complete, you’ll tell me.
2/52
#society
The economy?
“Yes.”
An enemy to humanity and the biological world?
“Yes.”
I hope, by the time this thread is complete, you’ll tell me.
2/52
#society
We’re talking about the supply-and-demand, producer/consumer, deregulated/lightly-touched, invisibly-handed, limited-resource-distributing, market-based economy that prevails across much of the world.
“And it’s all entirely shit?”
Well, perhaps I need to qualify that.
3/52
“And it’s all entirely shit?”
Well, perhaps I need to qualify that.
3/52
Anyone who calls a socialist an enemy of ordinary people is an enemy of ordinary people – because socialism is precisely about protecting ordinary people.
Lie about that and what else will you lie about?
2/17
#activism
#socialism
#Kindness
Lie about that and what else will you lie about?
2/17
#activism
#socialism
#Kindness
Lie about socialism and it’s likely you don’t give a f*** about ordinary people; you’re just a puppet of the establishment, a mouthpiece of the toffs.
3/17
#socialism
#activism
#activist
3/17
#socialism
#activism
#activist
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Downtown Nashville explosion knocks communications offline
apnews.com/article/Nashvi…
#CivilUnrest #explosion #nashville
apnews.com/article/Nashvi…
#CivilUnrest #explosion #nashville
Are you aware of what #EthicalReadingMovement is all about?! It exists to help organisations in #Reading #rdguk & their teams do the right thing by each other, the wider community, the environment & to be able to thrive in the process! @TValleyChamber @ReadingCouncil @ReadingWOT
#EthicalReadingMovement is all about encouraging people to take a compassionate, respectful and responsible approach when making decisions at every level from the board room to everyday interactions. #rdguk #Reading #ethics #philosophy #life #morality #integrity #morals #values
Our vision is of a #Reading #readingcommunity #rdguk where:
➡️a strong ethical culture prevails in organisations; ➡️businesses ensure they have a positive impact on society and the environment!
#companyculturematters #business #leadership #companyvalues #ethicalworkplaceculture
➡️a strong ethical culture prevails in organisations; ➡️businesses ensure they have a positive impact on society and the environment!
#companyculturematters #business #leadership #companyvalues #ethicalworkplaceculture
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FEC Chair: If Sidney Powell Says There Was Rampant Voter Fraud, "I Believe Her" | Zero Hedge
zerohedge.com/political/12-r…
#fraud #voter
zerohedge.com/political/12-r…
#fraud #voter
'Get people off the hamster wheel': Inside Germany’s €1,200 per month basic income experiment
thelocal.de/20201116/get-p…
#UniversalBasicIncome #germany
thelocal.de/20201116/get-p…
#UniversalBasicIncome #germany
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Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Enabling Organizations rhyme with 21C Complexity | by Simone Cicero | Sep, 2020 | Stories of Platform Design
stories.platformdesigntoolkit.com/entrepreneuria…
#organizations #design #complexity #ecosystem #platform #entrepreneurial
stories.platformdesigntoolkit.com/entrepreneuria…
#organizations #design #complexity #ecosystem #platform #entrepreneurial
Income inequality: RAND study reveals shocking new numbers
fastcompany.com/90550015/we-we…
#income #rand #inequality
fastcompany.com/90550015/we-we…
#income #rand #inequality
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A look at some of the principles of critical thinking:
(A thread with video links)
#CriticalThinking
(A thread with video links)
#CriticalThinking
The Burden of Proof: Makers of supernatural claims have an inescapable burden of proof.
#CriticalThinking
#CriticalThinking
Open-mindedness:
A look at some of the flawed thinking that prompts people who believe in certain non-scientific concepts to advise others who don't to be more open-minded.
#CriticalThinking
A look at some of the flawed thinking that prompts people who believe in certain non-scientific concepts to advise others who don't to be more open-minded.
#CriticalThinking
Vision Document, Vision Gist & Vision Statement. Vision Document of a company contain Abstracts, Extracts, Paintings, Artefact, Image Consultation of Board Members, Personal Motives, Social Motives etc. Vision Gist is available in company Manifesto. Vision statement is
an one liner that is the heading of Vision Gist. Vision keeps the focus intact. Vision is an important aspect for course correction.
#vision #mission #goal #objectives #executive #philosophy #focus #morality #ideology #motivations #visionstatement #advisory #consultations
#vision #mission #goal #objectives #executive #philosophy #focus #morality #ideology #motivations #visionstatement #advisory #consultations
1-I have been reading some significant amount of #Jung’s works.
It is incredible, how much his realizations resonated with #Vedic views.
Both sides of Jung’s family had been pastors and #theologians with his father being a minister.
#consciousness
It is incredible, how much his realizations resonated with #Vedic views.
Both sides of Jung’s family had been pastors and #theologians with his father being a minister.
#consciousness
2-Jung naturally grew up dwelling on religious issues.
The #God he imagined was not personal or enlightening,
.....but simply represented the #power of the #universe in all its light, darkness, chance, and infiniteness
#innerwork #karma #time #universe #nature
The #God he imagined was not personal or enlightening,
.....but simply represented the #power of the #universe in all its light, darkness, chance, and infiniteness
#innerwork #karma #time #universe #nature
3-Through dreams he felt led to the conclusion that God actually wants us to think “bad thoughts,”
.....thoughts that go against established #morality, so that we can make our way independently back to God.
#enlightenment #fulfillment
.....thoughts that go against established #morality, so that we can make our way independently back to God.
#enlightenment #fulfillment
