To be in the Matrix is to do what everyone else does, often in ignorance of the greater context, hidden agendas, possible alternatives and even our own motives. To break out we need increased awareness, but the only way to become more aware is to … [Read more...] about Lifelong Learning is the way out of the Matrix – Education (Part 2) with Mark Neale
Philosophy
Undoctored: Why you should avoid your conventional Doctor
Almost everyone thinks that their doctor is the person to go to about issues of health. This is understandable. However, in the current context of the control of the medical establishment by pharmaceutical corporations, this can be very bad for your … [Read more...] about Undoctored: Why you should avoid your conventional Doctor
Exploding myths using the ideas of Ayn Rand – with Yaron Brook
The ideas and Philosophy of Ayn Rand are very useful tools to quickly cut through myths and find the truth. Understanding that contradictions cannot exist in reality and therefore when we find one we know that some conclusion is wrong. Also, learning … [Read more...] about Exploding myths using the ideas of Ayn Rand – with Yaron Brook
Propaganda in our current cultural context
Context is everything. There is no such thing as knowledge outside of context, and a key feature of the context we live in today is that propaganda abounds. We live in the information age but also the disinformation age. There is is a war of ideas … [Read more...] about Propaganda in our current cultural context
Why is thinking so important?
Most people consider their own mental processes to be what thinking is, without ever considering the nature of the activity and without ever questioning the effectiveness of their particular methods. Modern schooling practices discourage critical … [Read more...] about Why is thinking so important?
Meaningful Environmental Awareness
To most people, environmental awareness is all about global warming, or climate change, as it is now known. But there is a completely different way to look at environmentalism that makes perfect sense and contains none of the contradictions found in … [Read more...] about Meaningful Environmental Awareness
Reasons to own land
Land ownership can be a lifestyle choice in its broadest sense - a way of life. It is one well suited to a growing number of people who wish to take control of their lives by creating more security, broadening their options and delighting in a … [Read more...] about Reasons to own land