Category Archives: philosophyFirst things first. Several months ago, I was asked (by one of RoaS’s regular readers and a long time friend) to give my thoughts on the issue of garaigo, or loanwords, in Japanese and whether their rapid influx into the language is indeed undermining communication and causing mass concern.
My answer is: yes and no, but […]
We lost one of the good ones this week. I can’t do justice to who William Balsamo was or adequately describe what he stood for, but I’ll just mention here that I am honored to have shared a friendship with such a humane and gentle soul. I invite you to read the personal reflections of […]
Dear readers,
We’re just about ready to get on track with regular posting again, but I need to do something first….
During this first short year, I have come to realize that I am trying to do too many different things with this blog, which is inhibiting my ability to achieve any one of my lofty online aspirations. Don’t […]
You have to watch this. Touching, heartfelt, educational, hopeful.
Following Bill’s humbling slideshow–accompanied by long-time friend Herbie Hancock–I have a challenge for you.
The challenge:
1. Find a new home for your doubt.
2. Realize that the surest road to happiness is to imagine the world you want to live in and create it around you.
3. Surround yourself […]
Merry Christmas and all that.
Think shopping makes you happy?
Well, of course it does! What self-respecting individual doesn’t find guilty pleasure in throwing caution to the wind and racing home with the latest ‘must-have’ item on her/his wish list? “Yes! Got it.” That’s right. One down, eleventy-seven billion to go–but at least you’re getting closer, right? Nah-ah. Not even […]
TED Talks delivers another gem, this time articulated by the crafty and capable Larry Lessig:
About this Talk
Larry Lessig gets TEDsters to their feet, whooping and whistling, following this elegant presentation of three stories and an argument. The Net’s most adored lawyer brings together John Philip Sousa, celestial copyrights, and the “ASCAP cartel” to build a […]
I am often amazed at the number of opportunities that people allow to pass them by, day in and day out. It’s understandable to pass up an opportunity when the timing isn’t right. In fact, that’s where many of life’s most difficult decisions lie. Deciding whether to seize an opportunity and make the most of […]
Last year, I read an article on the emergence of Brane theory (called M theory in some cricles), which posits the existence of parallel universes, each consisting of far more dimensions than the average cookie can conceive. I get excited just thinking about it. So excited, in fact, that I haven’t once managed to […]
Speaking of people who make a whole lot of sense while confronting the big, ugly issues…
Bjorn Lomborg, TED 2005
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