May you live in interesting times Author Yonatan Adler’s prequel to his Origins of Judaism entitled Between Yahwism and Judaism explores a pre-Judaistic period. His new book examines the period immediately prior to the emergence of widespread Torah adherence in antiquity. In Origins, Professor Adler opined that the Levant’s popular Torah practice began during theContinue reading “Between Yahwism and Judaism: A Review & Critique”
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Going Postal at the Department of Motor Vehicles? A September to Remember
A mundane banking transaction became troubling. My longtime bank teller succumbed to a bout of prosopagnosia. My drivers’ license had expired and I was sans identification. She could not recognize me. I became a non-entity. Despite ample funds, the transfer would have to wait. We laughed. The next day, I went on-line to obtain aContinue reading “Going Postal at the Department of Motor Vehicles? A September to Remember”
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””
The Author’s Mind: A Shavuot Thought
The Shavuot Holiday celebrates the receipt of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. Shavuot also offers a moment to reflect upon scripture’s authorship. While Biblical Scholars focus on the textual sources, an analysis of the author’s mindset brings appreciation of the book’s utility. Writing Great writing connects to the audience. How can a text over 2000Continue reading “The Author’s Mind: A Shavuot Thought”
Bamidbar: Superorganism?
To understand the Israelite class structure, the concept of a superorganism should be considered. A superorganism is neither “super” nor is it a mere “organism,” rather, it is the recognition that a species or group can depart from individuality. Superorganisms are societies which function as an organic whole. A biological concept tied to it isContinue reading “Bamidbar: Superorganism?”
Postal In April
In April, both Passover and professional obligations limited blog opportunities. Blogging frustration, as anticipated, occurred; in Abril, a “poquito problema” arose con Artificial Intelligence. AI programs, like most software, requires updates. The Jetpak Feedback Program had a problem. It evolved into a cruel and unkind program. Only those into S&M and B&D embraced the existingContinue reading “Postal In April”
Sound Bites Of Justice
Will crowdfunding change our justice system? Before the internet, a criminally accused individual’s ability to raise legal defense funds was limited. Often, they were supported by their family, friends, and local institutions. With the advent of crowdfunding applications combined with the internet’s reach, an accused’s ability to raise sums has become amplified. Presently, the entireContinue reading “Sound Bites Of Justice”
Tipping…Point
Some books have an interesting shelf-life. Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point is one of them. His book from 2000 on the viral nature of human interaction is still a worthy read. The book is full of research and observations that remain relevant. Peer influence is the subject for this post. In Gladwell’s book, he madeContinue reading “Tipping…Point”
It Wasn’t My Time
Everybody has a life theme; mine- humiliation. For some, finding one’s blog spelling and grammar errors after publication is too much to bare. Moments like that, however, I endure- embarrassment happens. Milliseconds of silent expletive and my mind shakes it off. Life goes on. The spice must flow. A recent humiliating mishap was on anotherContinue reading “It Wasn’t My Time”
Gonzo Journalism?
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no! John Belushi, Animal House Actor Bill Murray recently blasted renown journalist Bob Woodward. The Ghostbuster literally to his proton pack accelerator to incinerate Woodward’s book Wired. Mr. Woodward reported on Murray’s fellow Saturday Night Live Cast Member and friend, John Belushi. Mr. Murray, distressedContinue reading “Gonzo Journalism?”
The Ten Commandments Project 