Autobiographical, Philosophies

Building Bridges

I think people need to build more bridges between their beliefs and those of others. To see similarities and merits rather than differences and faults. People need to be willing to entertain other beliefs, to visit other ways of thinking. See their values, see their merits, see WHY people believe in that way. Thought Travel… Continue reading Building Bridges

Philosophies

Interpretations of Why the Chicken Crossed the Road

Everyone's heard the joke "Why did the chicken cross the road?" with the classic answer, "To get to the other side." Many consider it the quintessential ‘anti-joke’ that subverts expectations by delivering an answer that isn't a punch-line. But there's an interpretation of this joke in which the answer IS a punch line. This joke… Continue reading Interpretations of Why the Chicken Crossed the Road

Philosophies

An Analysis of Thought Patterns

Human thought patterns are a fascinating subject because as much as we spend our lives thinking, we still understand relatively little about the process. In this essay I explore thought and the patterns that develop as biological processes, and the nature of ‘intelligence’ within this structure. I would like to preface this analysis by admitting… Continue reading An Analysis of Thought Patterns