when my son and i met, the discussion concerning his marriage plans devolved into a lecture on the morals involved in parenting. i felt compelled to reveal stories that deeply shaped the trajectory of his life. this intense moment brought to the forefront the question of “who are you to judge me? “ moses hadContinue reading “Who Are You? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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A Personal Message To Scott Adams [Which You All Should Read]: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
mr. adams, there are people who think they are very smart and there are people who are actually very smart. intellect does not necessarily translate into correctness in thought. my credentials are that i am smart. my genius i.q. led my to find people who have greater intellect than myself. finding and interacting with theseContinue reading “A Personal Message To Scott Adams [Which You All Should Read]: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The “Hipness” In Wrestling: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
why would someone ever be named with a word implying “wrestling?” certainly, it is not flattering. wrestling has a broader context. on a daily basis, our lives are filled with wrestling. from getting up to going back to sleep, we must wrestle with others. we wrestle with our loved ones, with our families, and withContinue reading “The “Hipness” In Wrestling: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Dream of Fields: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
was it all just a dream? the torah impresses upon readers the complexities of morality. in the torah portion vayetze, jacob is trapped in a web of immorality. while god has destined jacob to be part of the abrahamic covenant, he ascent is tainted with moral dilemma and ambiguity. while god tasked jacob’s mother toContinue reading “A Dream of Fields: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Fall of Art? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
“when you are divorced from morality, the arts can be used for anything” a wise man a wise man said, “when you are divorced from morality, the arts can be used for anything.” presently, a fashion house scandal exposed those in the art field being accused of actively promoting pedophilia and child abuse. the wiseContinue reading “The Fall of Art? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Of Mathematics & Morality: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
sometimes, things don’t add up. rather, they are multiplied. multiplication’s properties are quite different properties than either addition and subtraction. multiplication amplifies numbers. in mathematics, there are “negative” numbers. they are used in addition and multiplication. the results generated, however, are strikingly different. for instance, if i add “a million and one” to a “negativeContinue reading “Of Mathematics & Morality: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Most Troubling (And Common) Ethical Dilemma: A Ten Commandments Tale
you are a charitable organization or institution, and a big donor is…a crook. “effective altruism” as a concept was dealt a heavy blow with the recent dealings of ftx official mr. sam bankman-fried. he, if the allegations are true, is the bernie madoff of his generation. it is also reported that he generously donated money.Continue reading “A Most Troubling (And Common) Ethical Dilemma: A Ten Commandments Tale”
The Greatest Story Ever Told? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the cost for companionship is there a story that entertains, educates, tells the truth about human nature, and never gets old? the answer is yes. a story thousands of years old holds the title. the story being that of adam and eve and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. the tale of adamContinue reading “The Greatest Story Ever Told? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Life Without Consequences: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
my generation is in part responsible for moving society towards a life “without consequences.” the underlying concept is that people are free can do whatever they please with no repercussions. legalization and decriminalization of marijuana was on of the efforts. my generation needed their guilt free and consequence free marijuana. part of my generation apparentlyContinue reading “A Life Without Consequences: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Your Best Role Model, Yourself? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
If I am not for me, who will be for me? rabbi hillel role models aspire us. they can shape our lives, our careers, our ambitions, and our destiny. with birth, we encounter our first role models; our mother and father. siblings, as well, can be role models. with time, the role model universe expandsContinue reading “Your Best Role Model, Yourself? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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