The people most self-conscious about having a “social conscience” are among the least conscious … and the least conscientious.
Consciousness
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
Worse Than an Oil Spill
Most people seem to be in favor of the Obama Administration bypassing the judicial process and simply commanding that BP pay whatever Obama and his aides deem an appropriate amount in damages for the Gulf oil spill. We’re talking about … Continue reading
General Stanley McChrystal
Poor General Stanley McChrystal. He was given a lousy job. He was put in charge of a war effort headed by a government whose Commander-in-Chief doesn’t even believe in the use of force — least of all by the arrogant … Continue reading
What America Looks Like With Bad Guys in Charge
The President of the United States is throttling health insurance companies. Health insurance companies, after the passage of ObamaCare, are naturally passing their costs along to customers. This means premiums for everybody, especially those purchasing their own health insurance, will … Continue reading
Back to Childhood: In a Good Way
Existence is rational. Questions are reasonable. All questions can ultimately be answered — it’s only a matter of knowledge and time. In short: It’s a rational universe. Things are “figure outable”. Children start out with this unarticulated, but deeply held, … Continue reading
Attitude is King
Negative attitude is the underlying cause of what everybody now calls “depression.” Attitude determines so much. The insidious thing about attitude is that it’s just beneath the surface, or even subconscious, unless you make it conscious. There’s nothing inherently wrong … Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Friendship & Interpersonal Relations
Psychologists and other “child experts” are advising public schools to develop policies which discourage, or even forbid, students from having a “best friend.” It’s thought that having a best friend is a form of unfair discrimination which fosters alienation and … Continue reading
Clear Psychological Vision
When you’re less stressed, you can see more clearly. It’s like the difference between having 20/200 vision or 20/20 vision. When you see more clearly, you focus better, you’re more competent, and you feel better about things in general. The … Continue reading
Those Who Can’t Be Questioned
People who don’t like to be questioned are at war with facts. They assume that, “I’m bigger and better than reality.” But this is a contradiction. You cannot be bigger or better than something — reality — if you’re a … Continue reading
Passion — Or Fixation?
Q: What would your reaction to following statement be? “You take politics too seriously. You get too upset over things you can’t control, things happening in other parts of the world. Don’t worry about that stuff, go out and live, … Continue reading
Big Government Does Not Bring Big Results
“A big-government conservative administration failed in crisis, as has a big-government liberal administration. The regulatory state did not prevent excessive risk taking whether in financial services, nor perhaps in offshore oil drilling. Government response to crises once they occur is … Continue reading
Improving Self-Worth — and Your Social Life
Assume that any person you encounter is of potential value to you. If they prove otherwise, then fine; but start with the assumption that they have something to offer you, by being who they are. Let them prove you wrong. … Continue reading