Plato believed in universal forms. These “transcendentals” were thought by Plato to be fundamental properties of being. Beauty, Goodness, and Truth are examples. Here are some definitions: Beauty is the universal aesthetic represented in art. Goodness is the universal form represented in justice, moral codes, and laws. Truth is universal objective reality, which …
What the Heck Is Going On?
Did you see the following? According to a recent Wall Street Journal Survey conducted with NORC, an independent, non-partisan research affiliate of the University of Chicago, higher purpose in the United States is in steep decline: According to the survey: “tolerance for others, deemed very important by 80% of Americans as recently as four years …
Special Announcement: Correction
(My apologies but the first post had a bad link) This week, I’m interrupting my normal posts to make a special announcement! What is the secret to living a joyful life? Most of us don’t think about such things until life throws us a curve ball, which ultimately, it always does. The pursuit of joy …
Artificial Intelligence is About to Redefine the Human Experience
Until recently, I haven’t been interested in artificial intelligence (AI). It seemed too far off, too technical, and not particularly relevant to my life. It’s becoming clear I’ve had my head in the sand! Prior to his 2018 death, theoretical physicist, Stephen Hawking, commented: "With artificial intelligence, we are summoning the demon…AI is a fundamental …
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Expanding Our Creative Being
Recently, I picked up Rick Rubin’s new book, The Creative Act: A Way of Being. Rubin is a nine-time Grammy award-winning music producer. Rather than sharing stories of studio sessions with famous musicians, the book focuses on how to build our “creative being.” Many of the points Rubin makes strike me as valid for enriching …
Should We Be Hopeful?
Recently I met a young business manager at our neighborhood watering hole. Our discussion covered many areas, including current events and music. He was articulate and seemed to have his head screwed on straight. We quickly developed a rapport, so I asked him: “Is it just me, or are depression and anxiety epidemic among your …
Art
Lately, I’ve wondered if the unique renderings created by Dall・E2 ( the AI software that converts text to images) qualify as art? What defines art? I don’t resonate with a lot of the art I see in museums. Yet, it must be art if it’s in a museum, right? When I was a teenager, my …
The Superhero Within
Everything about me has changed, except the feeling inside of being me. I don’t feel any different now than when I was twenty-five, until I look in the mirror! How can there be so much change on the outside and so little on the inside? Welcome to the superhero within, our immutable awareness. Awareness is …
Treasure Chest 2022
Words make a difference. They influence our thoughts, which in turn become our actions. Dad had a fabulous memory. He made a life-long practice of storing meaningful things he read in his “mental treasure chest.” He was fond of reciting entries from memory, saying they brought inspiration during difficult times. I don’t have a fabulous …
No Free Lunch
I’ve stayed away from writing about economics in this blog. Business friends knew that wouldn’t last! “There’s no free lunch” is a saying every economics student learns. The saying cautions there are consequences to windfall gains. It’s always accurate. I’ll provide an example: What if someone issued you a credit card with a special provision …
Towards A Life Well-Lived 