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Happiness, Part 4

Posted on 8. June 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on November 30, 2011 …Should we in the West try to return to a more virtue-based morality? I believe that we have indeed lost something important—a richly textured common ethos with widely shared virtues and values. … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump as a Moderator?

Posted on 6. June 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on November 29, 2011 This is proof that the Republican field is so weak, that they have to bring in the high jinx to get any attention for their Republican debates! Donald Trump, real estate tycoon, … Continue reading →

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Happiness, Part 3

Posted on 5. June 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on November 28, 2011 As we age, we should be better at learning what makes us happy. If this isn’t happening, then here is today’s lesson from Jonathan Haidt’s excellent book, The Happiness Hypothesis: “…Most of … Continue reading →

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An Example of Flow

Posted on 4. June 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on November 27, 2011 Mihály Csíkszentmihályi first defined “flow” as a state of complete immersion in a task, where a feeling of joy envelops the person involved. When experiencing flow, time ceases to exist, the activity … Continue reading →

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Global Warming

Posted on 4. June 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on November 26, 2011 It seems to me that the present situation, with only minimalist actions to mitigate global climate change, reflects, at least in part, the “success” of the disinformation campaign that the captains of … Continue reading →

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The Most Popular Movement

Posted on 3. June 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on November 25, 2011 The most popular movement in our country is this basic sentiment: “I’m as mad as hell and I’m not going to take this any more.” Where did that sentiment come from? It … Continue reading →

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Why So Difficult?

Posted on 1. June 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on November 23, 2011 Why do I choose the most difficult thing to do? I could have looked for a job in industries where I had experience: medical office management, sales, design, or gardening. I could … Continue reading →

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True Value vs Artificial Value: My Economic Theory

Posted on 31. May 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on November 22, 2011 As any economist will tell you, economics is an art, not a science. It is built from the ether up. I can tell you with great confidence that I am an economic … Continue reading →

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Who Sold Out Our Future?

Posted on 30. May 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on November 21, 2011 Gramm Leach Bliley – Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999 – banking deregulation – housing crisis – 2008 – economy – recession – depression I became very interested in the Financial Services … Continue reading →

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Launch Day

Posted on 29. May 2013 by admin

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on November 20, 2011 It is an exciting day for us here at Writeindependent.org! We want to read what you’re thinking, and see what’s going on around the country that is NOT being reported by the … Continue reading →

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