Comments for HHS Thinker's link http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com Home of the Hill Topper's Top Thinkers Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:29:50 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on The Mind, from PBS Video (1988) by Sean Morgan http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/2008/03/17/the-mind-from-pbs-video-1988/#comment-215 Sean Morgan Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:29:50 +0000 http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-215 I saw a couple episodes of this series during my junior year in high school and they were without a doubt the most fascinating things I have ever seen in my life. I was so inspired that I now want to pursue an MD and become a Neurologist or even a Neurosurgeon. That's a long way from now but these videos have given me more than enough reason and motivation to fuel my dream. I wish I could locate the rest of the series! <em>Call PBS and see if they have it available for purchase. Keep that mind alive!</em> I saw a couple episodes of this series during my junior year in high school and they were without a doubt the most fascinating things I have ever seen in my life. I was so inspired that I now want to pursue an MD and become a Neurologist or even a Neurosurgeon. That’s a long way from now but these videos have given me more than enough reason and motivation to fuel my dream. I wish I could locate the rest of the series!

Call PBS and see if they have it available for purchase. Keep that mind alive!

]]> Comment on Midsummer Night’s Confession by Talula http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/2009/07/25/midsummer-nights-confession/#comment-208 Talula Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:36:24 +0000 http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/?p=405#comment-208 One last thought; would love to see what you finally got as a result of your mural project. Care to share pics?? <em>Thank you for your return and your interest. I will definitely share pics of the mural and its progress throughout the summer and come September. It has changed since the last pics, but is not finished yet. Thanks again!</em> One last thought; would love to see what you finally got as a result of your mural project. Care to share pics??
Thank you for your return and your interest. I will definitely share pics of the mural and its progress throughout the summer and come September. It has changed since the last pics, but is not finished yet. Thanks again!

]]> Comment on Midsummer Night’s Confession by Talula http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/2009/07/25/midsummer-nights-confession/#comment-207 Talula Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:33:34 +0000 http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/?p=405#comment-207 Yeah - I think I just kept getting P-O'd at his descriptions and off-the-mark characterizations (sp?) were! Great post you did on this topic, though! It caught a faint spark left in MY brain last night., as tired as I was. And the more i thought about your post - I think the one co-worker who actually picked out the gift for the group didn't like the fact that I did reality based Native American curriculums for my classrooms - I think she was jealous of my standing with other colleagues - so maybe that was a hidden unconcious 'slap', but that's ok. I'm over it. Have a great week & hope you get more interesting comments on this subject. <em>Identity is so touchy, especially since it is, I think, manufactured within the particulars of the time and place. But no one has the "authority" over your own story. Writers like Cooper (or Thomas Jefferson) for example, are interesting to read if you look at them as products of their time (and imagination) without being too critical of the shortcomings we understand, having a 21st century perspective. Thanks again.</em> Yeah – I think I just kept getting P-O’d at his descriptions and off-the-mark characterizations (sp?) were! Great post you did on this topic, though! It caught a faint spark left in MY brain last night., as tired as I was. And the more i thought about your post – I think the one co-worker who actually picked out the gift for the group didn’t like the fact that I did reality based Native American curriculums for my classrooms – I think she was jealous of my standing with other colleagues – so maybe that was a hidden unconcious ’slap’, but that’s ok. I’m over it. Have a great week & hope you get more interesting comments on this subject.

Identity is so touchy, especially since it is, I think, manufactured within the particulars of the time and place. But no one has the “authority” over your own story. Writers like Cooper (or Thomas Jefferson) for example, are interesting to read if you look at them as products of their time (and imagination) without being too critical of the shortcomings we understand, having a 21st century perspective. Thanks again.

]]> Comment on Midsummer Night’s Confession by htwilson http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/2009/07/25/midsummer-nights-confession/#comment-206 htwilson Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:16:39 +0000 http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/?p=405#comment-206 Don't feel bad about not reading "Last of the Mohicans" ... Mark Twain has a great essay on what a crummy writer J.F. Cooper was and how unbelievable all of his depictions of native Americans were. Take it from Mark Twain ... you ain't miss much. Don’t feel bad about not reading “Last of the Mohicans” … Mark Twain has a great essay on what a crummy writer J.F. Cooper was and how unbelievable all of his depictions of native Americans were. Take it from Mark Twain … you ain’t miss much.

]]> Comment on Midsummer Night’s Confession by Talula http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/2009/07/25/midsummer-nights-confession/#comment-205 Talula Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:36:58 +0000 http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/?p=405#comment-205 I can only think of one in particular this late at night after a harrowing "Back-to-School Shoe-shopping" trip with one 5 yr old & a pair of 3 yr olds! That "one" would have to be "Last of the Mohicans" -- I swear I wasn't on a protest venture when it was assigned - and yes i know it is supposed to be a great classic by a master of the time. I didn't like the tone of it when I tried to read it when assigned -- and i tried again several times when i was give a copy (with a beautiful inscription) from a beloved group of co-workers at my post-job leaving party. I tried again last week - but I think my own half-native self just won't let me enter it into my brain. Its as if I'm allergic to it! with its "noble savage" inferences. Oh well, I'll keep it for the beautiful sentiment from the former co-workers! I can only think of one in particular this late at night after a harrowing “Back-to-School Shoe-shopping” trip with one 5 yr old & a pair of 3 yr olds! That “one” would have to be “Last of the Mohicans” — I swear I wasn’t on a protest venture when it was assigned – and yes i know it is supposed to be a great classic by a master of the time. I didn’t like the tone of it when I tried to read it when assigned — and i tried again several times when i was give a copy (with a beautiful inscription) from a beloved group of co-workers at my post-job leaving party. I tried again last week – but I think my own half-native self just won’t let me enter it into my brain. Its as if I’m allergic to it! with its “noble savage” inferences. Oh well, I’ll keep it for the beautiful sentiment from the former co-workers!

]]> Comment on Cosgrove: Part III: Accomplishments by Ideas for mural project? « HHS Thinker’s link http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/2008/09/07/cosgrove-part-iii-accomplishments/#comment-202 Ideas for mural project? « HHS Thinker’s link Sun, 17 May 2009 20:03:56 +0000 http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/?p=146#comment-202 [...] This project actually fulfills one of the “5 things I want to accomplish this year” from my assignment for Mr. Cosgrove’s class (posted 9/7/08), so it makes it extra special. I have always loved murals and I really want to do a [...] [...] This project actually fulfills one of the “5 things I want to accomplish this year” from my assignment for Mr. Cosgrove’s class (posted 9/7/08), so it makes it extra special. I have always loved murals and I really want to do a [...]

]]> Comment on A trove of free software by Natalija http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/2009/04/11/a-trove-of-free-software/#comment-198 Natalija Mon, 13 Apr 2009 09:19:38 +0000 http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/?p=359#comment-198 Hi, If I may recommend you the new mind mapping solution <a href="http://dropmind.com" rel="nofollow"><b>Seavus DropMind</b></a>, represented by the platform friendly <a href="http://desktop.dropmind.com" rel="nofollow"><b>desktop application</b> </a> and <a href="http://web.dropmind.com" rel="nofollow"><b>online application</b></a> created in Silverlight. In the time being is in its Beta phase and I believe you will like it. I would love to hear your feedback. Have a great day. Natalija <em>Thank you for the recommendation --- I will check it out and let my students and teachers know what I think ...</em> Hi,

If I may recommend you the new mind mapping solution Seavus DropMind, represented by the platform friendly desktop application and online application created in Silverlight.

In the time being is in its Beta phase and I believe you will like it.

I would love to hear your feedback.

Have a great day.

Natalija

Thank you for the recommendation — I will check it out and let my students and teachers know what I think …

]]> Comment on Great speeches, inspiring words by RaiulBaztepo http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/2008/08/20/great-speeches-inspiring-words/#comment-189 RaiulBaztepo Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:23:18 +0000 http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/?p=109#comment-189 Hello! Very Interesting post! Thank you for such interesting resource! PS: Sorry for my bad english, I'v just started to learn this language ;) See you! Your, Raiul Baztepo Hello!
Very Interesting post! Thank you for such interesting resource!
PS: Sorry for my bad english, I’v just started to learn this language ;)
See you!
Your, Raiul Baztepo

]]> Comment on In praise of science and mathematics: by Tony http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/2009/03/16/in-praise-of-science-and-mathematics/#comment-184 Tony Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:38:07 +0000 http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/?p=325#comment-184 You stated: "Science produces tangible, useful insights into the true nature of the world so that we can collectively and continuously improve the standard of living by smiting the pestilence and scourges that sent our ancestors, dying, to their knees. Unlike prophetic revelations, which always come during moments of isolation so that verification and duplication of the event are impossible, the truths revealed by science live with us, within us and are magnified immensely by our technologies and lifestyle. Thus, while the angels may only speak to prophets to verify their existence and whisper god’s instructions, radio waves, antibiotics and numerous other scientific breakthroughs perform their wondrous magic for anyone." I noticed that one of the links you provided was in reference to Joseph Smith, and the talk of how such revelation to Prophets only benefits themselves and causes those who follow them to rely on blind faith. At least, that is how I read it, so correct me if you meant otherwise. As a Latter Day Saint, I can assure you that such is not the case in our Church. We believe in institutional revelation (revelation for the whole church) as well as personal revelation. It is this very view we hold on revelation that allows us to verify and in some way duplicate the experiences and testimonies of others. Also, our members are by no means close-minded. We love and appreciate the truths science gives us, and I personally find such to build my faith in God and my appreciation for the wonders of nature. I continue to have gratitude for the great St. Thomas Aquinas, who put forth that faith and reason can indeed go hand in hand, and even support each other. Forgive me if this came off as rash, I do not intend any ill will towards you Mr. T :D <em>I thank all comments and intend to censor no one (esp. as a librarian) who presents their ideas in a thoughtful and respectful manner. You have passed on both accounts and have hardly been rash. Your points deserve a deeper discussion which I will not have on this blog, but invite you to write me at htoromjr@aol.com to continue. Thank you for reading and for your wonderful feedback. </em> You stated:
“Science produces tangible, useful insights into the true nature of the world so that we can collectively and continuously improve the standard of living by smiting the pestilence and scourges that sent our ancestors, dying, to their knees. Unlike prophetic revelations, which always come during moments of isolation so that verification and duplication of the event are impossible, the truths revealed by science live with us, within us and are magnified immensely by our technologies and lifestyle. Thus, while the angels may only speak to prophets to verify their existence and whisper god’s instructions, radio waves, antibiotics and numerous other scientific breakthroughs perform their wondrous magic for anyone.”

I noticed that one of the links you provided was in reference to Joseph Smith, and the talk of how such revelation to Prophets only benefits themselves and causes those who follow them to rely on blind faith. At least, that is how I read it, so correct me if you meant otherwise.

As a Latter Day Saint, I can assure you that such is not the case in our Church. We believe in institutional revelation (revelation for the whole church) as well as personal revelation. It is this very view we hold on revelation that allows us to verify and in some way duplicate the experiences and testimonies of others.
Also, our members are by no means close-minded. We love and appreciate the truths science gives us, and I personally find such to build my faith in God and my appreciation for the wonders of nature.

I continue to have gratitude for the great St. Thomas Aquinas, who put forth that faith and reason can indeed go hand in hand, and even support each other.

Forgive me if this came off as rash, I do not intend any ill will towards you Mr. T :D

I thank all comments and intend to censor no one (esp. as a librarian) who presents their ideas in a thoughtful and respectful manner. You have passed on both accounts and have hardly been rash. Your points deserve a deeper discussion which I will not have on this blog, but invite you to write me at htoromjr@aol.com to continue. Thank you for reading and for your wonderful feedback.

]]> Comment on In praise of science and mathematics: by Georgia Pearson http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/2009/03/16/in-praise-of-science-and-mathematics/#comment-183 Georgia Pearson Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:03:15 +0000 http://thinkerslink.wordpress.com/?p=325#comment-183 Science and math as subjects can be useful. How they are used may not be so useful. A benefiicial "how" from my viewpoint involves honesty, integrity, and concern for the whole. If you examine the modern electrical world, you will find "magical " inventions, and dishonesty, disease and death created by some in how they used and selected the magical inventions for their private profit. The radiation produced by these electrical inventions is invisible to our eyes yet penetrates our bodies and we experience radiation poisoning. Children are particularly vulnerable. Scientists have shown the danger in peer-reviewed studies. See: The Bioinitiative Report. Industry ignores the evidence and lies. Greed and perceived convenience prevail. Brain tumors in children have increased fivefold, yet industry in this country promotes cell phones for children, while in other countries there are bans on use for children. Of course, at any age you are being radiated and it is cumulative. For many they reach a place where they are electro hypersensitive and cannot be near radiation or they will suffer internal bleeding, blisters, nausea, and many other symptoms. It is estimated that at least three percent of the U.S. population is sensitive now. What is needed is a grassroots movement to wake people up to the truth and danger of the situation and pressure to create safe, healthy inventions for the best benefit of all. Inventors need to work with those concerned with health, not just those concerned with money. <em>Thank you for your thoughtful remarks. I agree that WE, the people, absolutely need to become better informed of how science and tech reach into our world. That's why magical thinking is dangerous. We need to understand that with so much power, comes all the responsibility.</em> Science and math as subjects can be useful. How they are used may not be so useful. A
benefiicial “how” from my viewpoint involves honesty, integrity, and concern for the whole. If you examine the modern electrical world, you will find “magical ” inventions, and dishonesty, disease and death created by some in how they used and selected the magical inventions for their private profit. The radiation produced by these electrical inventions is invisible to our eyes yet penetrates our bodies and we experience radiation poisoning. Children are particularly vulnerable. Scientists have shown the danger in peer-reviewed studies. See: The Bioinitiative Report. Industry ignores the evidence and lies. Greed and perceived convenience prevail. Brain tumors in children have increased fivefold, yet industry in this country promotes cell phones for children, while in other countries there are bans on use for children. Of course, at any age you are being radiated and it is cumulative. For many they reach a place where they are electro hypersensitive and cannot be near radiation or they will suffer internal bleeding, blisters, nausea, and many other symptoms. It is estimated that at least three percent of the U.S. population is sensitive now. What is needed is a grassroots movement to wake people up to the truth and danger of the situation and pressure to create safe, healthy inventions for the best benefit of all. Inventors need to work with those concerned with health, not just those concerned with money.

Thank you for your thoughtful remarks. I agree that WE, the people, absolutely need to become better informed of how science and tech reach into our world. That’s why magical thinking is dangerous. We need to understand that with so much power, comes all the responsibility.

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