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May 06
2010

Learn to Unlearn

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Learn to Unlearn

“The most useful piece of learning for the uses of life is to unlearn what is untrue.”

~ Antisthenes (Philosopher of Athens, disciple of Socrates 445-365 BC)



So...how do we unlearn that which is unTrue? How do we learn to unlearn? How do we learn to learn that which is True? How do we learn to learn? Anyone?

If we are not consciously aware of "how" to learn at the beginning of life, then it would be impossible to intentionally learn to learn at that point in development. And then, it follows logically that learning to learn NEVER becomes intentional or necessary even while it seems that it does become so necessary to the adult mind. And...we do learn. Do we not? And we do so under the delusion that we have had something to do with the act of learning. So, clearly, learning does not begin as an act of intention. And then it would seem, that learning to learn is quite unnecessary because, obviously, we already do learn. And, we do so quite without our own consent. So what IS this experience we call "learning" after all? From where does it come? What is its source?
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May 05
2010

I Just Don't Care

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I Just Don’t Care

"The investigation of the meaning of words is the beginning of education."

~ Antisthenes (Philosopher of Athens, disciple of Socrates 445-365 BC)
 
Caring – to care – in all of its forms and in just about any culture and language one can imagine - has existed as just so much normalcy in the day-to-day of life. It appears to be something worthy of our consideration, our time, our efforts & most, if not all, of our resources. We are taught that caring has value and is at the source of good will and is symbolized in warm fuzzy feelings and Teddy Bears. We see caring idolized in flower arrangements, heart-shaped candy boxes and sweet, chalky treats with catchy little slogans emblazoned upon their faces. Millions are spent on all those Shoebox Greetings and Hallmark cards that we employ to spread good cheer throughout the years because…we care.
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