Monthly Archives: October 2023

Thoughts about thinking too much and the problems it creates, with remarks on the power of ideas and the need for common sense

Posted on October 29, 2023 by mikespassingthoughts

Beginning in the early 1980’s I began to think a lot. Since that time, I have seen a lot of problems and “warnings” about thinking too much. As time went on, I learned to be very cautious about thinking and … Continue reading →

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Thoughts about rebellion against systemized knowledge and its association with “culture shock”, with remarks on the “Western European culture shock crisis”

Posted on October 18, 2023 by mikespassingthoughts

Recently, I said some interesting things. It involves what I call “systemized knowledge” and its effects and what it reveals: Systemized knowledge This is a knowledge, philosophy, or belief that has these qualities: A good example of “systemized knowledge” is … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on getting older and the change in remembering things . . . the effects of meaning, habit, boredom, and such, with remarks on the importance of noticing and the creation of the “older mind”

Posted on October 16, 2023 by mikespassingthoughts

I’ve found that getting older is quite interesting and I try to notice things that happen. The first sign of getting older, at least for me, was physical. I get sore easily, for example, or don’t have the energy I … Continue reading →

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