DNA, Fiction and Society; How it Affects Thought
DNA, Fiction and Society; How it Affects Thought
A book called the Seven Daughters of Eve by Richard Sykes is worthy of a read and talks about what we have learned about the flow of human beings populations through DNA research. Thus it is safe to say that certain members of our species have developed differently and in different ways, meaning the brain also learns differently. As Scientists look at different human brains while doing various tasks and watch which areas light up with energy as it works through these different thoughts and tasks we are finding just how unique and different each mind really is.Yet as we learn more about the brain we indeed add more questions to our studies. Why does man need to think. Why does mankind feel the need to share these thoughts and concepts in their writings? It appears that the flow of thought may be the single most important part of life. The process of thought is probably the single most important part of human life. "I think therefore, I am" Are you, is that it? So what is it with this large complex body? Is it to serve the brain? Or is the brain to serve the body? With these questions and the philosophers of prior periods and the writers and thinkers of today we can all agree that thought is one of the most important parts of self and of human life, if not the only true important part of life.Then why do we allow thought to be controlled by religion, governments, other men? If we study the dialogues of Plato, Galelio, Copernicus, etc. we see that man has often muffled thought and that often fiction is the only way to allow for truth or thought. So we therefore live in a world with a history of imprisoning dissenting or disagreeing views. But for mankind to move forward we need to stop this and allow free thought. As we see modern day people of deep thought attempt to bring forth their discoveries and enlightenment, we see them doing so by way of fictional works. We see great thoughts in our movies, novels, stories; why should we have to hide truths in fairy tales. Why can't we know graduate to the next level without such forced barriers? Think about it?"Lance Winslow" - If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs
Mind Power – Fact or Fiction? Prove It For Yourself In The Next 7 Minutes – Truly Awesome! – Positive-Attitude
Mind Power - Fact or Fiction? Prove It For Yourself In The Next 7 Minutes - Truly Awesome!
Who are you?We all know that we are composed of atoms. But what are atoms made of?Physicists tell us that atoms are composed of electrons, protons and neutrons. They also tell us that these components are 'point particles'.They also tell us that point particles have no mass and therefore occupy no space. If they occupy no space they are, by extension of logic, not affected by time ? the space/time dimension ? no space indicates no time.Never forget that there is only ever the NOW moment ? no other time frame outside of NOW ever exists!Let's face it, the truth is that nobody has ever seen an electron!Physicists also say that the electron isn't a 'thing' at all, but is, in reality, a point of quantum possibility.So, we are composed of elements that have no mass, occupy no space, are not affected by time and that nobody has ever seen ? we are, in fact, pure potential and/or possibility.Said in another, more direct way, we can have, be and do whatever we conceive as possible!Is seeing really believing?Modern day physics, psychology and philosophy show us, beyond a shadow of doubt, that reality is not what it seems.To understand reality, we must first understand how we perceive it.We can only perceive reality through our five senses ? which, by logic, must be composed of point particles as well. Why? Because they are part of our physical experience which is composed of ? yes, that's right, point particles.Let's start with vision, the sense we are usually more aware of.When you look at a tree, for example, light (composed of photons) reflected from the tree focuses on the retina of your eye which, in turn, releases a flow of electrons. These electrical impulses are then sent to the brain's visual cortex. This raw data is then converted into an image of a tree which is what appears in our consciousness.Is the tree really real? There's no evidence to prove it as all you're actually experiencing is an image generated in your mind.By the way, guess what photons are. Yes, they are also classed as point particles ? they don't 'exist' either!And you might like to know that human beings are only ever aware of one thousandths of one per cent of the entire light spectrum!Do your senses make sense?In fact, all your everyday experiences of life, follow the same sort of 'filtering system'.Everything, and I mean everything, that you see, hear, taste, touch or smell have simply been create for you from data received by your sensory organs and converted into your 'reality' of what's 'out there'.However real all these 'things' may seem to you they are only mental images and feelings which have been constructed entirely within your mind.Dreams do come trueIt is often said that the mind cannot tell the difference between what's 'real' and what is imaginary ? for example a dream.I like to think that it's not that it doesn't know, it's that it doesn't differentiate between the two.This isn't being pedantic in any way. The first statement seems to rely on the need to somehow trick the mind into believing something is 'true' or 'real' when we consider it not to be.The second statement indicates that we don't have to 'con' the mind into anything as, in fact, it will willingly accept the 'trueism' of what we present it.A dream is a creation of our own mind in which people and events are separate from us and therefore everything seems so 'real'.When we are awake the 'reality' that we experience is created by our sensory data input and simply bears a closer resemblance to what is happening 'out there'.The same process of 'reality generation' occurs in both dreams and in waking consciousness.So, what's the difference? NONE!You are not a passive observer of a randomly created world ? you are the active creator of the world you observe.Let's stop believing what we see and start seeing what we believe!The mind does indeed have power ? here's the proof!The Secret Of The Shaolin MonksThis exercise is has been known for thousands of years and is just as valid today as ever.1) Stand with your feet shoulder width apart.2) Raise an arm to the side of your body (your left or right, whichever is more comfortable for you) so it is at the height of your shoulder with the palm facing upwards and the fingers outstretched. Slightly bend your arm at the elbow.3) Breathe deeply through your nose taking about 6 seconds to complete the inhalation.4) Imagine a point about two and a half inches below your navel (called seika no iten in Japanese). This is the center of gravity of your body.5) As you take in subsequent breaths imagine this point getting brighter and brighter until it has the power of the sun.6) Now, imagine power emanating from this 'sun'. See it travelling through your body and up into your outstretched arm.7) See this energy pouring along your arm and bursting out of your finger tips 'to the ends of the universe'.8) Now get somebody (or several people to try and bend your arm naturally ? not against the joint, this isn't a judo lock!)9) They should apply pressure slowly at first and then gradually increase the intensity of the force applied. Do not use your muscle power or you will fail miserably. Only use your imagination ? the power of your mind ? nothing else.You will find, to your utter amazement, and theirs, that they are completely unable to bend your arm even if they are physically much stronger than you!Why should this be so?You tell me! This is not a cheap magician's trick ? this is 100% proof of the power of the mind.There are various alternatives to this fascinating exercise including the ability to change your body weight at will. This is a truly awesome experience and a real eye-opener as to how the mind can indeed do wonders and really does have power ? the power to create anything we could possibly imagine!Ian S.N. Randall
(Author of Accelerated Goal Manifestation)
http://www.tinyurl.com/6zbsfIan has degrees in Education and Psychology and is author of the highly acclaimed "Accelerated Goal Manifestation" which you can be yours for a small and worthwhile donation.
The Storyteller – Fiction Books! – Book-Reviews
The Storyteller - Fiction Books!
Review by Jessica Dearborn
Tolucan Times / Canyon Crier - California"The Storyteller, Volume I" by Martha Whittington
AuthorHouse, Paperback, 514 Pages, $24When inspiration hits, it is usually followed closely by desire. A willingness to do
whatever it takes to explain your inspiration, to create a picture. For a writer, her
tool is her pen. Storytelling in and of itself can be quite a challenge. For example,
what are you going to talk about? What story are you going to tell? You must have a
beginning that truly grabs, a keeper climax in the middle, and a bring-it-all-back-
together-again, ending. And, the dialogue? you constantly find yourself asking,
"Do people really talk like that?" At that point you will either cringe, cry, laugh, or
simply allow yourself a few moments of madness as you do all of the above
mentioned, plus tear your only copy to mere scattered pieces of what used to be.
Foreboding as it may be, writing can also be individually and socially rewarding.That is, if you should decide to tread through your insecurities and walk the
uncertain path to the publishing world. Many fear this path and will therefore, never
walk it. On the other hand, there are writers who are not afraid and not only do they
walk it, at times they skip. And this is due to having a few good stories to tell.
Besides, that's all a writer needs, anyway? a good story.
Martha Whittington has earned the right to tell her stories. She trekked around the
world in her early twenties, no doubt having her own adventures, making me
wonder where she has been and what she's seen during her travels. And with her
memories, experiences, and creativity, she has brought to the reader a colorful
novel filled with mystery and encourages every reader, with the turn of each page,
to utilize all of their imagination.The author shares some of her tales in "The Storyteller, Volume I." It contains six
short stories titled: "The Fennigan Case," "A Unique Team," "The Hidden
Knowledge," "A Gifted Child," "The Witch," and "Sand." Although there is an obvious
lack of editing, and the language and grammar are careless, the stories are
compelling and are worth delving into. In "The Fennigan Case," two rookie reporters
are sent out on a last minute assignment that takes them through a walking
nightmare, and then they disappear. "A Unique Team" is centered on the
consequences of a man's choices. Within the pages of "The Hidden Knowledge,"
there is a teenaged boy who discovers he has a special gift that changes his entire
existence. In "A Gifted Child," a child is born with the kind of soul that when
combined with his discovered powers, he becomes less and less likely to be voted
as Mr. Popularity. "The Witch" is a tale of a malicious woman that terrorizes a small
town. And finally, "Sand" rejoices two brothers bond, and the perils they endure
throughout their travels. Whittington's storytelling ability is magical.All the stories
are luring, some nail biting, and there are moments that are a little hair-raising. It
captures the readers' senses; inevitably questioning that in which you thought you
knew. Once you regain your composure, it's interesting to reflect on the story and
the characters that you've met. To assume you know where the story will take you is
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