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What do women want?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Paynton Mar 20. 242 Replies 1 Like
This is what I need to know. I don't want to comment, only listen. Continue
Power, status and wealth - why don't they make us truly happy? Or do they?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Yahweh Oct 27, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Perhaps those things are not valuable in themselves. Sometimes they can be a cheap buzz, an easy distraction from more constructive and innovative activities and objectives. Continue
When do you turn the other cheek, and when do you take action?
Started Aug 14, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
I will turn the other cheek if:I think the other person is right, and I'm wrongit doesn't matterI wish to forgive the other personI want to keep the peace, and peace is the most important thing at…Continue
The Way to Be Happy is to Make Others Happy - "discuss"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Paynton Aug 27, 2012. 138 Replies 0 Likes
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Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'"@Teri G - I can see your point, that she comes across like some kind of rich Barbie Doll. But surely what she really is, is fantasy-fodder. Many women dream of living like her, and I can't imagine that straight men watch her…"
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'"Here's an interesting article about Muslim feminists and how they feel about Femen. "
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'"Then surely the wider situation needs to be tackled, other parts of the picture. "
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'"Belle, I feel like you should spell out your position formally. "
Simon Paynton replied to Mercedes's discussion 'Why do atheists ask for so much proof to believe in God?'"How about a book on how we can all get along? That might be the biggest problem people face. Maybe it is necessary to explain our beliefs. Like people who are into Wicca. In the UK, it's the norm to be…"
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'"What definition would you suggest Belle? It has to be succinct and catchy. What are the results in society of the empowerment of women, in a nutshell? The results in everyday life? Sell it to us. Why should people want…"
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'"I believe there's room for women to become more empowered in the Muslim world even while sticking to Islamic beliefs. After all, it's said that every Muslim is a fundamentalist and in charge of their own relationship with…"
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'"She may or may not be whatever, but she does seem to be in control of her life. "
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'"Are there any downsides? Perhaps it depends what we mean by that. We have to remember that empowerment of women usually happens along with other permissive improvements in society, and with some upheaval. It's hard really to…"
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'"But you're assuming that "empowering" somebody is always empowering them to do something healthy and positive. "
Simon Paynton replied to Mercedes's discussion 'Why do atheists ask for so much proof to believe in God?'"If there's something you think needs to be said, then not everybody has to agree on it. Who is in the class of people who have to agree, anyway? That's an administrative nightmare. "
Simon Paynton replied to Mercedes's discussion 'Why do atheists ask for so much proof to believe in God?'"@Holo Gram
" ...the entire Atheist community needs to organize and agree... "
Why? I don't see the need. Also, what's the point? "
Simon Paynton replied to Mercedes's discussion 'Why do atheists ask for so much proof to believe in God?'"@Holo gram - if you've got the idea, why don't you get it together? Although I think Richard Dawkins and a few others have already provided the orthodox classics for the militant kind of atheism. There's also the lone…"
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'"I firmly believe that if women are empowered, it is for the benefit of everyone. It means that men are free to be people too; society suddenly has access to the wisdom of women; and kids grow up more happy and healthy. Freedom all round…"
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Here are some mp3 albums of electronic music I put together.
https://www.myotherdrive.com/dyn/file/872.425510.02092009.32671.6a64fi/DJ_Flake_-_80s_mixtape_2.mp3
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Mathematics of altruism
Posted on July 27, 2012 at 12:56pm 0 Comments 1 Like
http://plus.maths.org/content/does-it-pay-be-nice-maths-altruism-part-i
Mathematical evidence that cooperation evolves naturally as a successful strategy.
This is one of the most interesting things I've read for a long time. Don't worry, it's not too mathematical. I recommend printing it out if you want to read it.
I believe we need to know why these things…
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- At 12:10pm on November 28, 2012,
Anne Guevarra said… Thank you! :)
- At 8:34am on November 28, 2012,
Maya Komrik said… I meant, HE studies your stuff
- At 8:34am on November 28, 2012, Maya Komrik said…
He does. It studies your stuff, seriously
- At 7:31pm on November 16, 2012,
Codie L Miller said… is that hugh laurie from blackadder the third as your default? AWESOME show! caught it one night on PBS.
- At 4:49pm on November 11, 2012,
a spears said… - Hey there, I'm behind on my reading since I got two new books last week. Sorry it's taking me a while. I didn't want you to think I'd forgotten or something. :)
- At 2:12pm on October 11, 2012,
James Cox said… Hay, thanks for the add! People, I have never meet, keep adding me as friends, must be a trend of something?
Take care,
James
- At 8:26am on October 11, 2012,
Heather Spoonheim said… Hey, thanks for the add, :D
- At 5:44am on October 11, 2012,
archaeopteryx said… Thanks, Si - what took you so long?
- At 1:32pm on October 2, 2012,
Hope said… Glad to be friends Simon!
- At 8:44am on July 20, 2012,
Seán Ó Briain said… Mad as a box of frogs! ;)
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