Author Malcolm Gladwell’s Revenge of the Tipping Point examines viral phenomena. Within it, he introduces the concept of the “superspreader.” He posits that “superspreaders” can create viral events. Superspreaders possess unique characteristics that make them capable of creating a viral effect. One aspect of this concept is that even one individual is needed to igniteContinue reading “Thoughts About “Revenge of The Tipping Point””
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Shemini: A High Standard?
I grew up in an intoxicated world known as Los Angeles. More likely than not, my contemporaries used drugs and alcohol. Junior High School was when the abuse originated. I recall one classmate having a cornucopia of drugs stored a tin which was then housed in her locker. For another, I recall that even hisContinue reading “Shemini: A High Standard?”
Love High Neighbor?
in los angeles, being overcome by toxic marijuana fumes at one’s home or business is commonplace. oblivious product consumers often contaminate a significant area which can envelop the elderly, the infirmed and children. occasionally, my offices get the stink so bad from the air conditioning unit that we have to turn it off until theContinue reading “Love High Neighbor?”
Sometimes Life Is What It Is Cracked Up To Be: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
while living in venice, california, i walked over to the abbot kinney memorial library located on south venice blvd. i was horrified to find a hypodermic needle on the grass on the north side of the building. this was an area trafficked by children, adults, and pets. another day, i was traveling back to veniceContinue reading “Sometimes Life Is What It Is Cracked Up To Be: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Grandma Robbed of “Smart Phone” and “Credibility?” A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Come senators, congressmen Please heed the call……There’s a battle outside and it is ragin’ … For the times they are a-changin’ bob dylan-with my profound apologies former california senator boxer had quite a predicament. despite her political party essentially being the monopoly of her state’s government, she fell victim to being robbed in open daylightContinue reading “Grandma Robbed of “Smart Phone” and “Credibility?” A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Moore (Family) Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
you shall not pervert justice; you shall not show favoritism…. Justice, justice shall you pursue deuteronomy 16: 19-20 the moore family and their supporters scored one of the greatest victories in california criminal justice history. they took on the los angeles county sheriff’s department, the los angeles country district attorney, and the entire state ofContinue reading “Moore (Family) Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Courage to Not Be Courageous? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
olympic great simone biles, with her withdrawal from olympic competition, just joined the train of celebrities praised for showing the courage to not be courageous. ms. biles, along with the likes of prince harry, are in a unique position. unlike many who suffer mental health issues, they are celebrities positioned to monetize their mental healthContinue reading “Courage to Not Be Courageous? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Moral Compass, Ten Commandments’ Principles, and Prescription Drugs: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
prescription drug commercials and magazine advertisements list myriads of medication side-effects. side-effects can be severe and can include suicidal and homicidal thoughts. thus, medications can impact an individual’s adherence to ten commandments’ principles. prescription medications, unlike recreational drugs or are taken with good intent. thus, a morality issue arises when there are side-effects of aContinue reading “The Moral Compass, Ten Commandments’ Principles, and Prescription Drugs: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Humanity, Machines & Stupidity: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road,” deuteronomy 6:5 government officials often lack common sense. they are also easily corrupted. the proof of this is california’s e-scooter pandemic. e-scooter rentals, based upon my personal observation, is an exercise of bad government and bad business practices. they haveContinue reading “Humanity, Machines & Stupidity: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
And The City of San Francisco Thus Saith “Thou Shalt Steal”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
san francisco, in defiance of ten commandments’ principles, sanctioned theft. it is as council members came down mt. sinai with their own commandments. their shiny new tablets that are making the world a much dangerous, corrupt, and unsafe place. disregarding the ten commandments, disregarding thousands of years of the human experience, disregarding business realities, sfContinue reading “And The City of San Francisco Thus Saith “Thou Shalt Steal”: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 