Category Archives: dual nature

Religion’s Darkness

Posted on September 11, 2015 by

Last night on The Late Show, Vice-president Joe Biden spoke movingly with Stephen Colbert about how his faith had helped him get through the dark times in his life, like the recent death of his son. It is true that … Continue reading →

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Getting Beyond Individualism Vs Collectivism

Posted on February 21, 2014 by

In late August of 2008, at the “Sharpie 500″ Sprint Cup at Bristol Motor Speedway, the pre-race festivities included an official attempt at the world’s largest human wave, with an estimated 168,000 people taking part. Imagine you were there that … Continue reading →

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Signs of the Times – 1/19/12

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

I often come across items that I believe reflect the changes I’m describing on this blog. To me they are “signs of the times.” Here are a couple. “The Rise of the New Groupthink” The New York Times recently ran … Continue reading →

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Self-reliance

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

There’s a lot of talk these days about self-reliance. According to some, our lot in life – our success or failure – is all up to us. As GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain recently said: “Don’t blame Wall Street, don’t … Continue reading →

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Who’s the brains of this outfit? Maybe all of us

Posted on July 10, 2010 by

Robert Wright has an interesting piece in the NY Times titled “Building One Big Brain.” In response to concerns that modern technology is affecting the way we think, he has a suggestion: But maybe the terms of the debate — … Continue reading →

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Improving the Norm

Posted on May 15, 2010 by

New York Times columnist Bob Herbert had a recent column about an effort to reduce violence in Chicago. He points out that a basic problem with violent behavior is that many believe it’s just part of life, noting: One of … Continue reading →

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New Terms for New Times

Posted on April 13, 2010 by

Because something is happening here But you don’t know what it is Do you, Mister Jones? – Bob Dylan, “Ballad of a Thin Man” It’s tough enough to live in a time like the present, when things are changing in … Continue reading →

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