Interesting thinker, although I did find him somewhat difficult to understand. I especially like the jaw analogy, which I think is insightful. But I think the most important thing for humanity right now is that people discover the recordings and writings of Alan Watts, who I think explained the universe with both a clarity and depth whic…
Interesting thinker, although I did find him somewhat difficult to understand. I especially like the jaw analogy, which I think is insightful. But I think the most important thing for humanity right now is that people discover the recordings and writings of Alan Watts, who I think explained the universe with both a clarity and depth which may far exceed what anyone else has done to date. Watts may not have been smarter or more spiritually enlightened than yourself, Dr. Malone, or Mr. Langan, but I think it was somehow given to him to be the vehicle of an incredible teaching which will, imo, transform human civilization - if it survives - over the coming decades and centuries. Of course everyone has to decide for themselves and choose the path which feels right for them, but if anyone here isn't aware of Watts you may want to check him out. I prefer the recordings (lots on YouTube, but they are generally misnamed and may have parts edited out), he was such a wonderful speaker, but his written masterpiece may be "The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are" (1966) which addresses not only spiritual, philosophical and psychological issues but, importantly, political activism as well.
And in the realm of politics, as I've commented here before, I think one of the most important issues is the voting system issue, which I'm working on at MEVoting.com. I took down what I previously had up because some of it was confusing and/or wrong and am starting to rewrite it, with a relatively short synopsis of the whole issue now there. Seeking feedback and/or help with the project.
Interesting thinker, although I did find him somewhat difficult to understand. I especially like the jaw analogy, which I think is insightful. But I think the most important thing for humanity right now is that people discover the recordings and writings of Alan Watts, who I think explained the universe with both a clarity and depth which may far exceed what anyone else has done to date. Watts may not have been smarter or more spiritually enlightened than yourself, Dr. Malone, or Mr. Langan, but I think it was somehow given to him to be the vehicle of an incredible teaching which will, imo, transform human civilization - if it survives - over the coming decades and centuries. Of course everyone has to decide for themselves and choose the path which feels right for them, but if anyone here isn't aware of Watts you may want to check him out. I prefer the recordings (lots on YouTube, but they are generally misnamed and may have parts edited out), he was such a wonderful speaker, but his written masterpiece may be "The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are" (1966) which addresses not only spiritual, philosophical and psychological issues but, importantly, political activism as well.
And in the realm of politics, as I've commented here before, I think one of the most important issues is the voting system issue, which I'm working on at MEVoting.com. I took down what I previously had up because some of it was confusing and/or wrong and am starting to rewrite it, with a relatively short synopsis of the whole issue now there. Seeking feedback and/or help with the project.
I am aware of watts and steiner.