Philosopher Geek

Merriam Webster describes character as Sense 6: moral excellence and firmness [a man of sound character] I would describe it with the old adage: “Doing the right thing when nobody is looking.”

We live in a world that is ever more electronically connected yet personally disconnected. A world where we make deals over the telephone or by e-mail. A world where we may be no more than a price on a screen. A world where people increasingly come together for a single project and then disband to the far corners of the earth.

In such a world does that thing called character still count?  [... more]

I love conveniences, all those little things that make my life easier. But conveniences are like a big friendly dog in that sometimes they will bite. They do not meant to hurt you, but they end up doing just that. [... more]

Just because I am a blogger does not mean that I fear exercise (well maybe a little).  A healthy body is as useful as a healthy mind. Indeed there are strong links between physical fitness and a healthy brain.

Being a geek I want the most efficient routine possible. If the particular routine has some theory behind it so much the better. The routine is based on evolutionary theory (way cool right now) and takes about 40 minutes once or twice a week. That does not include 5 to 20 minutes each day for walking. This routine is not just for geeks (or philosophers), it should be simple for you to create your own version. [... more]

Today is the day when we count up our tribute to our master. Today is the day when we get a glimpse at just how much of or life is given over to feeding the beast. [... more]

All things start with great hopes and dreams and that includes this blog. So far I cannot say I am very happy. If it were not my blog, I don’t know that I would bother reading it. Indeed, it is neither very philosophical nor particularly geeky. Maybe I should rename it Boring Nerd.

It is not in my nature to give up to easily, so I will keep trying. Perhaps I will eventually find my blogging voice but for now this blog sucks.

Sadly, this is probably the most worthwhile entry yet.

Notes:

File this entry under “things I already knew.”

“Blogging Voice” – This is exactly what I was talking about. I mean, who writes this stuff?

These two terms describe how a person takes in information from the world. In Jungian terms this is the “perceiving” function. In Myers-Briggs typing, this is the second letter of the four-letter type (Sensor or iNtuitor). [... more]

The idea of a management dashboard is a useful metaphor.  A dashboard gives you a quick overview of your car’s systems. It alerts you to areas that might need your attention. A management “dashboard” should also give you a quick overview of the enterprise and alert you to areas that might need attention.

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What if I told you there was one thing you could do to increase your happiness? What if I told you it required little effort and little cost? Would you be interested? [... more]

Most people if asked to describe extroversion versus introversion would feel they have an understanding of what they mean. Most people do not mention the one thing that really differentiates the two. That difference is how they gather mental energy. [... more]

Obviously, my Three Types of Chick post was not really that helpful given that it was more an attempt at humor than serious analysis.  This post will be a (slightly) more serious attempt to categorize the women you might meet. [... more]