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The Pendulum Swings: Historical Cycles and Interdependence
Dec 19, 2024 by Larry Jordan
I talk to a lot of people who are experiencing some existential exhaustion. They worry about how they will live and how they will die. They worry about climate change and nuclear wars.
Can Understanding Opposing Views Lead to Greater Compassion?
Sep 12, 2024 by Larry Jordan
Do we consider the other side of the story? Sometimes, we feel pretty strongly about our political and religious beliefs if we do not consider the legitimacy of other beliefs.
Do We Really Believe What We Think?
Sep 05, 2024 by Larry Jordan
“Don’t believe everything you think.” Do we have good reasons for our beliefs? Sometimes, people make pretty strong statements without having objective evidence or subjective experience.
How Do We Distinguish Between Beliefs and Fact?
Aug 30, 2024 by Larry Jordan
Everyone has beliefs, and beliefs are not inherently good or bad, in and of themselves. Beliefs can be problematic when we confuse our beliefs with facts or when we impose our beliefs on others.
We Should Hold Our Beliefs More Loosely
Aug 23, 2024 by Larry Jordan
In The Way, I suggest that we should hold our political and religious beliefs more loosely.
A Life for a Life
Nov 05, 2022 by Larry Jordan
Last month, I spent a week on a jury in a criminal trial. The charge was murder, and the jury rendered a guilty verdict and a life sentence.
The One Percent and the 99 Percent
Aug 05, 2022 by Larry Jordan
I have a unique perspective on politics. For 25 years, I lived among the “one percent.” Today, I live among the “99 percent,” driving a van and helping low-income families with their taxes.
How Many People Believe...?
Aug 04, 2022 by Larry Jordan
The other day, an elected official told me that 30% of the electorate will vote for a dead guy. Later, a medical doctor told me that 30% of medical professionals will not get a vaccine. Today, the pollsters are reporting that 30% of Americans still support Donald Trump.
It's Mathematical; It's Not Philosophical.
Aug 04, 2022 by Larry Jordan
I used to help local governments when they borrowed money. Sometimes, I had to advise them to raise taxes to pay for it. Someone always said that we should not raise taxes. "Fine," I say, "Which employees will you fire? Which services will you cut?"
The Light at the End of the Tunnel
Aug 04, 2022 by Larry Jordan
When President Biden was elected, I reflected on the last four years of banning Muslims, building walls, and separating familes.
Choose Wisely. Justice or Order.
Aug 04, 2022 by Larry Jordan
In the wake of yet another killing of an innocent Black person by a rogue police officer, a lot of my family and friends are posting that they back the blue.
Most People Will Do the Right Thing
Aug 04, 2022 by Larry Jordan
There are a few things that I learned in 30 years of working with companies and governments that help me to stay focused in stressful times.
Social Media Personal Hygiene
Aug 04, 2022 by Larry Jordan
Lately, I have seen a number of friends partially dial back or totally get off of social media. At times, I have been tempted to do the same thing myself, so I started cleaning up my feed.
Social Media Rules of the Road
Aug 04, 2022 by Larry Jordan
These are my "rules of the road" for posting on social media. Please keep me honest, and let me know if I break my own rules.
"A Fuller Spectrum of Reality"
Jul 27, 2022 by Larry Jordan
Ten years ago, I read an article by an attorney who abandoned his conservative views for more liberal views when he glimpsed what he called "a fuller spectrum of reality." My journey was much the same, changing my politics, my spirituality, even my personality.
"I Really Don't Give a Sh*t about Anybody Else"
Jul 27, 2022 by Larry Jordan
I'm haunted by a recent conversation with a close friend, who said, "I care about myself. I care (a little bit) about my family and friends. I really don't give a sh*t about anybody else."
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