Category Archives: Paradigms

The False Left-Brain/Right-Brain Dilemma

Posted on August 31, 2012 by jackpelham

It’s too bad that people tend to look at such diagrams with the false left-brain/right-brain dilemma in mind. They totally ignore the function of the corpus callosum, the spaghetti-like mass that links both sides of the brain together so that … Continue reading →

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A Walk in the Cemetery

Posted on August 22, 2012 by jackpelham

One of the late Stephen Covey’s famous “7 Habits of Highly Successful People” was “Start with the end in mind.”  He suggested that one should consider what he would like to have said about him at his funeral, and then … Continue reading →

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I was with you right up until…

Posted on August 15, 2012 by jackpelham

As I regularly discuss controversial topics with people, I’m often left to interpret the silence with which some people respond to certain logical challenges.  (I call this “crickets”, as in hearing nothing but the crickets chirping.)  Anyway, being always the … Continue reading →

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On The Brink of Truth: Dabblers and Divers

Posted on June 16, 2012 by jackpelham

In my continual observation of the world, I note with sadness how it seems that a great many people have not made the commitment to immerse themselves in an uncompromised lifetime of truth.  They have somehow squelched, or someone else … Continue reading →

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Musing on the Psychological Challenges of Activism

Posted on June 14, 2012 by jackpelham

I observe that: Few people: can look beyond what they see in order to imagine a different way. are in the general habit of investigating/analyzing things. are interested in being authentic representatives of the labels they wear–provided that authenticity is … Continue reading →

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So you didn’t listen. Should I challenge that?

Posted on June 3, 2012 by jackpelham

Previously, I debated whether I should tell you if I think you’re wrong about something.  Then I pondered the difficulties of trying to tell you when you have so many erroneous and pre-conceived notions.  I had already written a piece … Continue reading →

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We Love Our Labels!

Posted on May 20, 2012 by jackpelham

I’m about to crack open a can of worms that can’t be fully dealt with in a single article.  This is a topic that has been strongly on my mind lately and it seems time at least to get it … Continue reading →

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How I Can Tell That You Don’t Care

Posted on May 17, 2012 by jackpelham

If you’ve watched enough movies or TV shows that depict gambling or spying, you’ll know what a “tell” is.  The poker player nervously fiddles with his wedding ring when he’s bluffing.  The undercover agent begins to sweat when he suspects … Continue reading →

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How can I tell you?

Posted on May 5, 2012 by jackpelham

In a recent article, I posed the question “Should I tell you?“, regarding the situation in which I’m pretty sure you’re wrong about something, but am uncertain as to whether you will tolerate a discussion about it.  In this present … Continue reading →

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The “Judge Not” Fallacies

Posted on April 12, 2012 by jackpelham

Increasingly popular in the United States is the notion that it is morally (or perhaps otherwise) wrong to “judge” others.  And akin to this notion is the notion that it is also wrong to judge anything else.  I have been … Continue reading →

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