Imagining a Fourth Branch of Government
Simple communication technologies like art, music, and language have enhanced our ability to share a vision with others and then expand on those visions.
More advanced technologies like the Internet and social networking have unlocked yet another realm of human imagination. Not only do these technologies connect us in an unprecedented fashion, they allow us to conceive of the next technology that will connect us even further.
One area of society that needs a strong dose of human imagination is our system of Government. We have seen the power of the Internet revolutionize every aspect of our society, but we have not implemented a single Internet or social media solution to improve our system of Government.
I believe a secure social media solution can be created that utilizes the collective power of the People to improve our system of Government.
“If we can imagine it, why not make it so?”
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Transforming Scarcity Into Abundance: Alternative Energy
While it appears America’s economy is getting back on track, we all know an inevitable problem lies ahead. This problem is the scarcity of our energy resources.
Oil is a non-renewable resource that damages the environment when consumed. While the thought of “running out” of oil and destroying our planet is scary, it is even scarier to think about what actions we will take to preserve our “way of life” if an alternative energy solution is not discovered.
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Expanding Our Unalienable Rights
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all humans are created equal, that they are endowed by their Existence with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
It is nice to live in a country that was founded on the Rights of Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness, however, times have changed since 1776. The potential of these unalienable Rights has grown due to new technology and ideas, but the Rights themselves are not truly expanded until they are secured for all.
Below are three important Rights that I believe all Americans should have. They are currently considered privileges or unnecessary, but they are so important that we should strive to turn them into Rights that every American is entitled to.
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Exploring Consciousness With or Without the Government’s Approval
In science, there is something called the “hard problem of consciousness”. The hard problem is the inability of science to explain why or how we experience sensations.
For example, science can identify the color red, quantify it, and explain how our brain produces a visual representation; but science cannot explain the actual experience of red. The brain is an amazing information processing center of electrochemical activity, but within it you will not find the color red anywhere.
Boycott Separation, Support Wholeness
Separation allows me to be me and you to be you. I can have my experience, you can have yours, and we can share our experiences with each other if we want.
The idea of separation is a fundamental aspect of our reality, but at some point separation gets ugly. People become aware of separation, focus on it, and then use it to justify hate and violence.
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What Really Happened Between Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman
I have read numerous articles and the well-sourced wikipedia page on this incident and have come up with what I believe is the obvious explanation of what really happened between Travyon Martin and George Zimmerman.
This account is based on the facts that have surfaced and my own personal beliefs on what likely happened. Anything written here could be disputed. If there are any facts that dispute this account, I am happy to revise it.
UPDATE: Various evidence has come out and I have yet to see anything that contradicts the story I tell here.
3 Social Movements That Are Doomed to Fail
America is awesome because each citizen has the right to express their ideas and beliefs. If they feel strong enough about their beliefs, they can organize a social movement to change government policies and legislation. Social movements that have the support of the people result in major changes while other movements perpetually spin their wheels with minor victories and self-sustainment.
In this post, I explore 3 big social movements in America that are doomed to fail. These movements are not total failures or lost causes, but they need to change strategies if they every hope to make a real difference in our society.
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Transforming Conflict into Creativity: Abortion
The argument about the morality and legality of abortion is an interesting one. In American culture, the issue is introduced to each generation and then rehashed by each generation with very little progress. This is because the issue is very complex, involving the perfect storm of personal beliefs, science, and cultural considerations.
I would never attempt to argue for one side or the other, too many people have done so already. What I wish to do is progress the abortion issue in the hearts and minds of my readers. This is the first step to transforming conflict into creativity.
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The Opposing Forces to a Shift in Consciousness
A shift in consciousness is absolutely necessary to solve any of the major problems our world faces. There are many people and organizations actively pushing for a shift in consciousness, but there are also many forces opposing the shift.
Here are the major forces opposing a mass shift in consciousness.
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How to Have a Positive & Powerful #PsychedelicExperience
In my post, How a Mass Shift in Consciousness Could Happen, I suggested a mass shift in consciousness is going to happen one person at a time. This means that is up to each of us to make the personal decision to shift our own consciousness.
Shifting one’s consciousness is not like flipping a switch. It is an intention to change the way you think. It does not require effort or strain, but it does require commitment, especially if you live in a culture that discourages such action.
If you want to become an active participant in the next stage of human evolution, you must first shift your consciousness from a one of separation to one of wholeness.
The most effective way to do this is to radically alter the way you perceive your reality, or in other words, have a psychedelic experience.
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