Category Archives: sanity

Of Course I'm Wrong

It’s virtually impossible for you to visit this blog and not say to yourself that the author is wrong on something or another. Thank God, none of us fallible people are responsible for policing the thoughts of humanity. We have … Continue reading

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Crap Tests

Low Level Crap Test You could see it, as plainly as daylight. Her posture, the facial expression, the choice of words and the tone of voice, the dismissive smart-aleck responses — all of it carefully tuned to fluster and distract … Continue reading

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Network Revolution

So you say you want a revolution? In the Network Age, revolution rarely requires any sort of direct confrontation. If it’s an actual change you want, then keep your eye on that, not all the silly heroism you see in … Continue reading

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Open Spirituality

Connect the dots, because they are all drawn on the same sheet of paper: Open Access, Open Source, and Open Spirituality (of which Christian Mysticism participates). In Christian Mysticism we have a devotion to truth. We care about people, as … Continue reading

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Bits and Pieces 9

After my disappointment with Lenny and Squeeze, I’m pleased to announce Debian Wheezy is really worth the time and trouble getting it set up. While I thought about writing up an install guide, it’s just silly to duplicate the efforts … Continue reading

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Trilemma Again

There is a real human behind all this blather. So, here we go again. You should recognize the drill. Major figures have been going through the scripted drama of making Iran look threatening. Over the past few months, lots of … Continue reading

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Trend Watching

The Network Civilization is upon us. Many current plutocrats will be destroyed because they don’t understand what it takes to stay in control, but they won’t simply go away when things change. There has never been a truly democratic government … Continue reading

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Holy Places?

I tried not to waste the time I had living in Europe at taxpayers’ expense. I was constantly exploring the countryside, looking for anything unusual or unexpected. Did you know there’s a spot in eastern Belgium where you can wade … Continue reading

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Rehabilitating Linux

The mission comes first in all things. I still use Linux. There is only one real reason anyone would choose Linux over Windows: control. MS will never yield the level of control we users would like. The nifty little secrets … Continue reading

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Notes on the Coming Network Civilization

I’ve often said some of my best work comes in response to good questions. While I would agree most people are capable of synthesizing from their own memories and intelligence, and need only someone to ask the right questions, sometimes … Continue reading

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