Out of a fiery Mt. Sinai, the Ten Commandments forged a covenant set in stone. At the moment, there was an accord. After that moment, it became something else. Since Mt. Sinai to the present, the Decalogue has become valued as an individual’s code of conduct. It remains, however, serving a greater purpose. The covenantContinue reading “The Secular Ten Commandments: Core Community Values”
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Thoughts About “Revenge of The Tipping Point”
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””
A Strike Out Of Baseball May Be A Warning Sign: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
baseball player brad netzer took many swings and perhaps struck out on his career. mr. netzer, the reports indicate, is a problematic individual who has one redeeming quality. he, unlike other individuals, is truthful. he admitted to his free expressions racism, homophobia, and anti-semitism. strike one, two and three. boston.com these expressions cost him hisContinue reading “A Strike Out Of Baseball May Be A Warning Sign: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”