Category Archives: philosophy

How To Grow an Open Mind

Posted on October 28, 2011 by randomyriad

“I have made a ceaseless effort not to ridicule, not to bewail, not to scorn human actions, but to understand them.” Benedict Spinoza, A Political Treatise, 1677 “The important events of a person’s life are the products of chains of … Continue reading →

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We Are In A Jam, No Matter When

Posted on October 18, 2011 by randomyriad

Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards Soren Kierkegaard, Danish philosopher (1813 – 1855) ‘The rule is, jam tomorrow and jam yesterday–but never jam to-day.’ ‘It MUST come sometimes to “jam to-day,”‘ Alice objected. ‘No, … Continue reading →

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2 Forests in Black and White and One Quote

Posted on October 10, 2011 by randomyriad

Electric Forest (Fountain Pen on Calligraphy Paper) “I do not believe that I am now dreaming, but I cannot prove that I am not.” Philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872–1970) Origami Forest Night (ball point on calligraphy paper)

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Writing Cannot Be Copied.

Posted on October 3, 2011 by randomyriad

With an unprecedented amount of available text, our problem is not needing to write more of it; instead, we must learn to negotiate the vast quantity that exists. How I make my way through this thicket of information—how I manage … Continue reading →

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Century #14: Cold Light, Long Shadows, Tea

Posted on September 4, 2011 by randomyriad

From the Journal of Martin Way: Allentown, Pennsylvania January 5, 1936 The cold hard light comes in through the white curtains and sets them glowing. Bits of dust swirl and ignite in slanting rays that pierce the room through the … Continue reading →

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