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[1] Invaluable Life and Learning Resources

[2] Introspection: Know Thyself

[2.1] Feelings... Nothing More Than Feelings

[3] Weltanschauung

  • National Anthems: discover the quiddities of nations across the globe. Have you tried collecting these venerated texts and manipulating them in the fashion of William S. Burroughs' cutups? A variety of word technologies, including cutup utilities, can be found at zerodoor.net. The cutup juxtaposes unexpected combinations of words, thereby skirting societal memes and abetting new neural associations. I have used this tool to comprehensively understand periods in my life by cutting up consecutive journal entries.
  • Shortwave Internet Broadcasts: multilingual newscasts from abroad.
  • Method for exploration: Describe, Explain, Predict, Control

[4] Mastery of Knowledge

[4.1] Language

[4.2] Math and Logic

  • mcraefamily.com: Sundry math principles from algebra to calculus and physics.
  • mathforum.org: Learn how to perform math quickly without the use of a calculator. Find calculation tips, math problems, and simple critical thinking puzzles at mathforum.org (home)
  • Computer Programming: this inestimable skill develops competence in logical thinking, simple math, algorithm development/instruction sequencing and more. This enabling cognitive power is an integral part of trouble shooting across the board and an exercise in abstract thinking and development (as opposed to experiential learning); calisthenics for the imagination.
  • Social Dilemmas: This group of problems is an essential consideration for our overpopulated world.
  • Artificial Intelligence: Super intelligent computers could usher us into the next stage of technology or could mean disaster for humanity. What do you think?
  • "the selfish gene", Richard Dawkins, ISBN 0-19-286092-5, © Oxford University Press 1976: A ground breaking work in its time. In his book, Dawkins expatiates about stabilities that arise naturally in dynamic systems; from evolution to cultural memes to politics/game theory.

[4.2.1] Computer Programming

  • apache.org: home to the renowned Apache web server. A server is the first of three technical essentials of running a website (distributing data).
  • php.net: resources for the PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) web scripting language. The second of three technical essentials of running a website; Server Side Scripting.
  • mysql.com: everything you need to administer a mysql database, a very smooth running DBS. The third of three essentials of running a website; synchronized data storage and retrieval.
  • W3C: the World Wide Web Consortium fabricates the technological standards on which the internet runs. Access the specifications for those technologies and a handful of tutorials at their website.

[4.2.2] Social Dilemmas

[4.2.3] Artificial Intelligence and Super Intelligence

[4.3] Physics and Chemistry

[4.4] Money and Investing

[4.5] US Law

[5] Mastery of Skill

[6] Personal Links