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Everything posted by Joseph Maynor
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Joseph Maynor replied to Natasha Tori Maru's topic in Intellectual Stuff: Philosophy, Science, Technology
@Natasha Tori Maru Causation is an aspect of creation. Or the creator. So in a way we create our own lives. But this doesn't mean that others don't have a role. But this gets into the self vs. other duality. -
Joseph Maynor replied to AION's topic in Spirituality, Consciousness, Awakening, Mysticism, Meditation, God
We're not always in the mood to love everyone. But in hindsight, we can see how we played a part in that. -
Joseph Maynor replied to Natasha Tori Maru's topic in Intellectual Stuff: Philosophy, Science, Technology
I'm not a skeptic as to causation. -
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Joseph Maynor replied to shubhamsharma's topic in Spirituality, Consciousness, Awakening, Mysticism, Meditation, God
I wouldn't take it to this extreme. -
Sometimes is also a good retort. Sometimes. People do not appreciate this enough. Sometimes this, yes, sometimes that, no.
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You can work on your look. But it is a balance though. You have to be conscious of what you are doing. We are all concerned with our look.
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Joseph Maynor replied to Butters's topic in Society, Politics, Government, Environment, Current Events
The heart of politics is you need more than one to agree on something. That is the social contract. -
@UnbornTao It is a short book. He is not a philosopher, more like a scientist touching the shallow end of the pool of philosophy. When I was an engineering student in university, this book was part of my transition to philosophy. It is a brief book, almost 100 pages.
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What is weird is when people think they are improving their look but it actually makes them look worse.
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No one will have the motivation or drive to create what you want to create, so I wouldn't worry too much about someone stealing your business ideas.
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I like how Leo is just laying out of this whole hornet's nest.
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I would say yes and no. The duality between religion and spirituality should also be examined. It is not so clear cut.
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I read Feynman's "The Meaning Of It All" in college and it was one of the experiences that led me into Philosophy.
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It put me at stage orange? Wow. I do feel like many people should re-integrate orange and I guess I emphasize that sometimes.
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Joseph Maynor replied to Mellowmarsh's topic in Spirituality, Consciousness, Awakening, Mysticism, Meditation, God
Yes. Because you hold a duality between awareness and mind. -
I think his opinion is somewhat overstated. From my taste over many genres I can identify the excellent albums. He is a little too cynical sometimes. I've never been a huge fan of classical music, but I enjoy the influence classical had on many genres and I like "third stream" Jazz which incorporates some classical components. This is a great third stream album:
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This looks like a delicious salad I might make.
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Joseph Maynor replied to VeganAwake's topic in Spirituality, Consciousness, Awakening, Mysticism, Meditation, God
Do you feel like you have a narrative? -
Zappa was like a music critic and an amazing musician rolled into one.
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Joseph Maynor replied to Mellowmarsh's topic in Spirituality, Consciousness, Awakening, Mysticism, Meditation, God
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Sales is the action-arm of marketing. Both are necessary in business.
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You just need to learn how to talk. Learn how to socialize. Learn how to play with banter. And be confident as a man. Know your value.
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Marketing isn't necessarily terrible.
