March 16th, 2008
‘Here’s one of those talks that can change your view of the world forever. Starting with the deceptively simple story of an ant, Dan Dennett unleashes a dazzling sequence of ideas, making a powerful case for the existence of “memes” — a term coined by Richard Dawkins for mental concepts that are literally alive and capable of spreading from brain to brain. On the way, look out for:
+ a powerful one-sentence secret of happiness
+ a compelling insight into terrorists’ motivation
+ a chilling view of Islam
And just when you think you know where the talk’s heading, it dramatically shifts direction and questions some of western culture’s fundamental assumptions.
This. Is. Unmissable.’
March 16th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Ooohhh- I quite happily like this video!
Sooo.. THIS means that I AM “infecting” the universe with… “Happy Sparkle Thoughts” of.. genuine kindness, compassion, love, hope- AND gratitude. *LOL* How FUN!
Yeah- I am admittedly a “dreamer-of-eternal-optimism-and-kindness”.. but? Somehow, I DO really, REALLY believe that this time around with my “social experiment” of encouraging others who are doing wonderfully caring and compassionate “things” with their lives; the universe is much more receptive.
NOT that I have delusions of “saving-the-universe”, or anything remotely resembling this! BUT.. wouldn’t it be AWESOME if everyone would “catch the kindness bug”??
I mean, here I am.. with just a computer, internet connection- and.. copious quantities of positive energies to share. So? Yep. I shall! Pretty simple, really. Yes, it IS taking quite a bit more of my time this past month or so.
As my friends list grows, so does the amount of energy that I can positively generate out into the universe. Synergy. Compassion-in-action. So, dear readers, I AM full of hope and happiness (is there anything different?) that YOU are also actively pursuing your “heart-and-soul’s” desires. I’m relatively positive that you ARE because? Well, you’re interested enough to be reading this.
Thank you SO much, Cyres Caring Cafe- for creating this wonderful place where individuals can gather to sample delicious “bytes” of whatever-one-is-needing at any particular moment-in-time. Each one of us can choose what is fitting and learn about other people’s beliefs and ideas. Freely sharing information is a wonderful thing. So is actively participating in this incredible world that we live in. Thank you for.. “BE-ing. Oooohhh.. and as long as I am HERE, and feeling so incredibly energised? Yep… here it comes… “Happy Sparkle Thoughts”!