Category Archives: Paradigms

Choosing Between Church And God

Posted on January 25, 2016 by jackpelham

If you are a member of a church, you are frequently called upon to choose between church and God.  Let me spell it out for you. When you were young, there was always some kid around encouraging you to do … Continue reading →

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Pelham’s “Hacking” Epiphanies

Posted on February 16, 2014 by jackpelham

Some paradigms disappoint because they turn out to be simply dysfunctional, while others seem to work immediately upon adoption, fulfilling our vision for them in a most satisfactory way.  But then there is a third kind of paradigm.  This sort … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Movies and Why

Posted on September 17, 2013 by jackpelham

This list is a work in progress.  In no particular order (at this time): Phenomenon George Malley (John Travolta) mysteriously finds himself with new mental energy for Type 2 cognitive processes.  He realizes many of his previous cognitive errors, invents … Continue reading →

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On the Folly of Specialism

Posted on September 12, 2013 by jackpelham

So where did we ever come up with the idea that the ideal achievement in knowledge is to become a specialist? A generalist knows how a thousand things fit together, but the typical specialist knows only his particular specialty, and … Continue reading →

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What is My “World View”?

Posted on July 6, 2013 by jackpelham

Every once in a while, someone inquires about my “world view”.   Here it is: There is nothing unreal in the entire known Universe, with the one exception of what happens in the imaginations of humans. Humans often get trapped in … Continue reading →

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Where Lies the Bulk of Human Evils

Posted on June 30, 2013 by jackpelham

It is my observation that the bulk of human evils lies in the taking of that which does not really belong to the taker.  Let me count the ways: Taking conclusions, opinions, or beliefs that are not fairly derived from … Continue reading →

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How I Beat Advanced Spider Solitaire a Bajillion Times and What It Means for the Rest of My Life

Posted on June 22, 2013 by jackpelham

Whooda thunkit, but I learned some invaluable life lessons from a solitaire card game that came preloaded on my computer! The game is Spider Solitaire (advanced 4-suit version) and if you don’t know it, don’t worry; I won’t bore you … Continue reading →

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Pelham’s Rules of Honesty

Posted on February 21, 2013 by jackpelham

#1.  It is an error to assume that he who is honest in one thing is honest in any or all other things. #2.  It is an error to assume that he who is dishonest in one thing is dishonest … Continue reading →

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If Self Correction Were Ubiquitous

Posted on November 26, 2012 by jackpelham

One of my fundamental paradigms is the idea that we all ought to correct ourselves when we see that we are in the wrong.  I believe that we have a rightful duty for such, and that our fundamental downfall as … Continue reading →

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Commentary: The Coup De Grace by Ambrose Bierce

Posted on September 5, 2012 by jackpelham

This post is in response to a question sent in by a reader earlier today: I’m currently taking a Biomedical Ethics course at the college. Your writings cover a wide range of topics and interests so I thought you would … Continue reading →

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