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Tag Archives: philosophy
How little things really change – just ask Socrates
Fairly recently I started following an interesting blog that provides quotes from famous or quasi-famous people nearly every day. Extensive collections of quotes. Wow, there are so many observations and admonitions that have been made over the years by so … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics, Just wondering
Tagged inspiration, knowledge, philosophy, reflection, Socrates, wisdom
35 Comments
If I could turn back time – for peace, for love, …, for dinosaurs?
At the beginning of this year I accepted a challenge from fellow blogger John Persico, who writes the thought-provoking blog, Aging Capriciously. I committed to writing on 3 topics of John’s choosing, and in return he’d write on 3 that … Continue reading
Posted in History and Politics, Just wondering
Tagged Cher, dinosaurs, history, If I could turn back time, leadership, Margaret MacMillan, Ming Dynasty, peace, philosophy, war
57 Comments
Thoughtful Thursday: Do it anyway!
I love the many positive quotes that regularly come my way on Facebook, for which I am always grateful. One that appeared in my newsfeed last week (thanks, Randy) caught my attention sufficiently for me to google for further background. … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughtful Thursday
Tagged inspiration, Kent M. Keith, Mother Theresa, Paradoxical Commandments, philosophy
26 Comments
Everything happens for a reason, or so they say
This quote by inspirational-advice author Harvey Mackay appeared in one of my social media feeds recently, and at the time I didn’t pay much attention except to think that it was pretty much platitudes, but platitudes that I agreed with. … Continue reading
Posted in Just wondering
Tagged changing jobs, everything happens for a reason, Harvey Mackay, inspiration, new life, opportunity, philosophy
27 Comments
Is artificial intelligence really artificial?
This term the philosophy group I belong to is tackling the philosophy of artificial intelligence (AI). I know, who would ever imagine that anyone would even think of the possibility of the philosophy of AI?! Well, one thing I’ve learned … Continue reading
Posted in Just wondering
Tagged Alexa, artificial intelligence, Google Home, intelligence, meaning, philosophy, philosophy of AI, robots, Siri, thinking, understanding
25 Comments
Thoughtful Thursday: just be there
Nothing should be easier, right?
Posted in Thoughtful Thursday, Uncategorized
Tagged caring, inspiration, making a difference, philosophy, reaching out
17 Comments
The Charles Schulz philosophy is a good reminder for us all
The Charles Schulz Philosophy* The following quiz explains the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the ‘Peanuts’ comic strip. You don’t have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder them. Just keep reading and you’ll get the point. 1. … Continue reading
Posted in Odds and Ends
Tagged caring, Charles Schulz, friends, Life lessons, Peanuts, philosophy, Snoopy
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