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Comment on Mathematics and the Mind of God by The Nano Age

The Nano Age — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:38:07 +0000

I have a feeling that your hypothesis that the world is created as an expression of pure mathematics is in fact on to something. Amazingly (infinitely) complex fractals can be created from the simplest line of mathematical expression, and nature seems to hide fractal structure within its creations at some level. Such complex theories as relativity can be summed up as simply E=mc^2. I think that the most likely reasoning behind the incredible descriptive power of mathematics over ‘nature’ has to do with our reality being the result of some underlying simpler mathematically based rules which express as the infinitely complex reality we find ourselves in (and part of.)
-Steve

Comment on 10 Things You Need to Know About the Next 10 Years by Arthur Raymond

Arthur Raymond — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:28:09 +0000

I’m inspired by the number of the new Retirees that are staying physically active, volunteering, pledging their wealth and sharing their spare time. Those who have lived past the age 60, are now watching over their friends and family members who have made poor health choices.
“Everything is moderation” still holds true. Fortunately, those who live to retire on the west coast of Canada are now enjoying a pretty good life. But the “good life” costs in terms of shelter and health care.
I think the Alternative Future can be seen just by visiting the streets of Vancouver’s East End. There is an invisible line where the people who have made bad choices wind up in refugee camps of wasted humanity.
The wealth and better lifestyles are insulated just a few blocks to the west side. Cameras and private security protect those who hold the gold.
Eat well, sleep well, exercise … and protect yourself from illness will allow you to see the next 10 years.
Just be careful not to get run over by the Green Health Food truck that is barreling down your path to longevity.

Comment on 10 Things You Need to Know About the Next 10 Years by Fast Wednesday links

Fast Wednesday links — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:13:32 +0000

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Sheila Cousineau — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:28:26 +0000

Comment on Mathematics and the Mind of God by steven

steven — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:40:42 +0000

Maybe mathematics is more of a filter. (hinted at by the phrase earlier in your discussion)
“Others have commented that it is our own myopia …reality that are capable of being described by mathematics”.
If i look through a polarizing filter (aka HISTORY or ARCHEOLOGY) the world presents itself one way, whereas if i look through a microscope (mathematics, physics, biology) the world looks completely different. And if i look at the world through a religion or a philosophy, the world becomes something quite different. Yet no one filter sees in entirely, the whole picture, otherwise one or more of these filters would have been dropped along the way.

The “real” filter to describe the world is language. Unfortunately this makes for a seriously myopic filter. Think of the world before “zero” or before “charm” or before “gigabites” and consider the world once we learn those words we have not as yet conceived.

A beloved quote… “My eye grants beauty to the world” …. becomes

………….’the words of my mind grant reality to the world”

STI

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Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:22:46 +0000

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Comment on The Destruction of America by Richard Worzel

Richard Worzel — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:59:22 +0000

Hi Lindsay,

You’re right, of course, All countries with aging populations (meaning largely the developed countries from North America, Europe, and Japan) will face similar problems, and most of them have not prepared adequately. Indeed, one of the most common reactions I’ve had to this piece is frank disbelief. What I’m suggesting is so far from today’s “business as usual”, and so unpleasant that people flatly refuse to accept it as a possibility. That, of course, is one of the reasons it’s happening.

Thanks,
Richard

Comment on The Destruction of America by Richard Worzel

Richard Worzel — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:56:22 +0000

Hi Ted,

See my earlier reply to Dale. However, I will comment specifically on Canada a bit later in the month.

Thanks for the comment.

Richard

Comment on The Destruction of America by Richard Worzel

Richard Worzel — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:53:58 +0000

Hi Dale,

America is not the only country that has financial and educational problems, and while the Canada Pension Plan (counterpart to the Social Security System) has been cited as an example of “best practices” in a government-sponsored pension plan, the Canadian health care system and the much more rapid aging of the Canadian population (due to the much lower birth rate than America’s) will lead to similar severe financial problems for Canadian governments as well, possibly bankrupting the country. However, there is, perhaps, more time available for Canada because of the surpluses its federal government ran until very recently, and the significant reduction in indebtedness that resulted. Canada could, conceivably, avoid insolvency if it acts decisively – but could it survive the insolvency of its major trading partner and customer?

Likewise, all of the developed (and aging) countries in the world are facing massive financial problems – America is not alone in this. How these problems will affect the global economy is beyond my simple abilities. But it does keep me awake nights.

Richard

Comment on The Destruction of America by Todd Sepulveda

Todd Sepulveda — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:52:00 +0000

I appreciate this post. I’ve had a nasty feeling in my heart and at the bottom of my gut that I’ve never had before concerning the future. On one hand I try to think positive, think that most people in our nation our good and that things will get better. On the other hand, I look around at what is happening, see nothing really changing and worry.

I think there are a lot of people who feel this way. But I also think there are a lot of other people who are happy to come home and see the next episode of whatever is on TV.

I would be curious to know your thoughts on what it would look like on a state/local…family unit level if America continues down this same route.

Sometimes I think that it might take “America will crash with such force and violence” to get everyone’s attention. But then is it too late?

I’m reminded of the last scene from Escape from LA (Yes, I know it didn’t win any awards – LOL). I found an edited version on Youtube. http://13gen.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/just-emp-the-world/

Would that solve all our problems? ;-)

Thanks again for the post.