Month, Day: 167, Might, Sovereignty (Independence)
Our love of abstraction, ah the sirens do call, needs to be tempered as does anything. Several types of growing prowess easily lead to hubris, especially those related to mathematics and computation. Both have become more bane than boon for we little folk.
For one, pronouncements across all time and space are not possible though the mathematical genie may tell us so. Computational truth is more susceptible to vertigo than is our humble self. In fact, humans in the loop (the epitome of this being the UHJ's role) is paramount.
There are many things to discuss in regard to the theme, but one pattern was told several ways. That is, progression and regression are chordal as well as stepped. One might see this as the old continuous/discrete argument and not be wrong.
Let's look at the 7 Valleys and the development sequence mentioned in the Gleanings.
7 Valleys: Search, Love, Knowledge, Unity, Contentment, Wonderment, True Poverty and Absolute Nothingness
Gleanings: Concupiscence, Irascibility, Inspiration, Benevolence, Contentment, Divine Good Pleasure, ... ,
We'll take each of these as pairs starting with Search/Concupiscence. So, not only do we have basic drives, we see motivation as a key to life and system. In terms of the latter, consider, please, autonomy as the theme. Basic drives are not bad, as we have been told by the Master (SAQ #57: For example, from the beginning of his life you can see in a nursing child the signs of greed, of anger and of temper.). In fact, they are necessary.
Aside: the old adage that God helps those who help themselves applies here. Thankfully, we have a whole group of Motivational Attributes to ponder each month and year.
Now, we could go next to Love/Irascibility and the others and talk about the progressive scheme embedded that we see everywhere. The intent would be both descriptive (remember, we're talking System) and operational (deeds over Words). However, let's leave that for next time and return to desire.
Of late, we've seen come to light how some cats get fatter as they gorge themselves at the trough of good stuff that is filled by all of us. For some reason, the metaphoric thinking, misuse of Darwinian concepts, about business has been 'jungle' confluent. The notions related to the misconstrued 'free market' ideal have been obviously incomplete.
The problem is, how do we show this? It'll happen (do we have less than PTIME to accomplish the feat?).
Much of the 'free market' silliness really is trying to apply the facets of the above series. That is, autonomy is required for desire to work its magic, after infant-hood. We all know that a top-down overlay is not of men's hearts (Aqdas #95: None must contend with those who wield authority over the people; leave unto them that which is theirs, and direct your attention to men’s hearts.), even though power, in the hands of the unenlightened, seems to unlearn that basic theme.
The Bab said that the infant today is better (far surpassed in learning) than the most capable, and accomplished, from the former times. For one, that suggests that we ought to be using the human development system as a guide to how other systems ought to work. Two, we need to recognize that superimposed learning can be detrimental (not by necessity, though) to the proper type of development needed for sustainable economics (and other affairs).
Much to discuss here. Coming up will be: Love/Irascibility, Knowledge/Inspiration, Unity/Benevolence, Contentment/Contentment, Wonderment/Divine Good Pleasure
Remarks:
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
10/01/2010 -- Irritation, the good and the bad.
Modified: 10/04/2010
Showing posts with label Economics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Economics. Show all posts
Friday, September 24, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
God's science
Month, Day: 167, Might, Light (Beauty)
Month, Day: 167, Might, Might (Independence)
A few thoughts related to insights from the Writings that pertain to science which is an operational affair related to roles (emphasis on Deeds over Words in the requirements of the age). These will be collected in a coherent manner at some point.
In a sense, we might argue that any basis, other than a computational one, is suspect. Why? Long series of arguments here, but the Key applies. How? It is our task to show.
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Humans bring to fore what is needed as an integral part of a worldview. Okay, reality is there, however intelligence (of a type to be discussed further) is manifested by ourselves.
There are means to note, for ourselves, what might be termed progress. For example, this from Gleanings: Much hath been written in the books of old concerning the various stages in the development of the soul, such as concupiscence, irascibility, inspiration, benevolence, contentment, Divine good-pleasure, and the like; the Pen of the Most High, however, is disinclined to dwell upon them. Every soul that walketh humbly with its God, in this Day, and cleaveth unto Him, shall find itself invested with the honor and glory of all goodly names and stations.
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Humans have differing abilities, within themselves through time and amongst themselves. These need to be studied in their multifarious aspects.
Again, Gleanings: The whole duty of man in this Day is to attain that share of the flood of grace which God poureth forth for him. Let none, therefore, consider the largeness or smallness of the receptacle. The portion of some might lie in the palm of a man’s hand, the portion of others might fill a cup, and of others even a gallon-measure.
Hence, it's not the structure, as we saw earlier, rather it's the ability related to roles. And, these are mixed.
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Of course, the gallon-measure demands attention. This does not mean oodles of money flowing like a stream (as we see now, with less than 2% collecting, or holding tightly, 99%+ of the resources), necessarily.
Science will allow more equitable concepts to emerge, especially in the dismal science of economics.
Aqdas: We have appointed two signs for the coming of age of the human race: the first, which is the most firm foundation, We have set down in other of Our Tablets, while the second hath been revealed in this wondrous Book.
One of these is that no enlightened person would want to be king or queen, except in some 'role' sense.
Remarks:
08/31/2012 -- Names, Knowledge, Independence.
12/05/2010 -- Is it not true that extreme positions on the axis of the mindful can lead to a god-like state-fulness?
0/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
09/17/2010 -- As mentioned earlier as a comment that the year's focus would be enlightenment, the motivation (which group follows the Operational, in which we are now) is to understand the progression of science (toward scientism and other types) for the past 200 years through studying the Writings. We cannot look back, but we can try to delta around the Revelation times. The explosion in knowledge and technology, or observable patterns thereof, can be placed on a time line that can (must) span the mid-1800s thereby offering conjectural support. Now, the use of conjecture is meant to imply that we have, at best, quasi-empiricism anyway; hence, the proposed activity (applying insight about roles to discern the growing presence of these) is not without some 'sound' basis (foundational review that it needs to be). Without scrutiny such as this (audacious or not), how to we learn from the past? As far as we know, the prescription against looking back is against wider looks that have a smaller chance of finding corroborative data. Our merely looking back a few centuries is a minimal extension in comparison.
Modified: 08/31/2012
Month, Day: 167, Might, Might (Independence)
A few thoughts related to insights from the Writings that pertain to science which is an operational affair related to roles (emphasis on Deeds over Words in the requirements of the age). These will be collected in a coherent manner at some point.
In a sense, we might argue that any basis, other than a computational one, is suspect. Why? Long series of arguments here, but the Key applies. How? It is our task to show.
---
Humans bring to fore what is needed as an integral part of a worldview. Okay, reality is there, however intelligence (of a type to be discussed further) is manifested by ourselves.
There are means to note, for ourselves, what might be termed progress. For example, this from Gleanings: Much hath been written in the books of old concerning the various stages in the development of the soul, such as concupiscence, irascibility, inspiration, benevolence, contentment, Divine good-pleasure, and the like; the Pen of the Most High, however, is disinclined to dwell upon them. Every soul that walketh humbly with its God, in this Day, and cleaveth unto Him, shall find itself invested with the honor and glory of all goodly names and stations.
---
Humans have differing abilities, within themselves through time and amongst themselves. These need to be studied in their multifarious aspects.
Again, Gleanings: The whole duty of man in this Day is to attain that share of the flood of grace which God poureth forth for him. Let none, therefore, consider the largeness or smallness of the receptacle. The portion of some might lie in the palm of a man’s hand, the portion of others might fill a cup, and of others even a gallon-measure.
Hence, it's not the structure, as we saw earlier, rather it's the ability related to roles. And, these are mixed.
---
Of course, the gallon-measure demands attention. This does not mean oodles of money flowing like a stream (as we see now, with less than 2% collecting, or holding tightly, 99%+ of the resources), necessarily.
Science will allow more equitable concepts to emerge, especially in the dismal science of economics.
Aqdas: We have appointed two signs for the coming of age of the human race: the first, which is the most firm foundation, We have set down in other of Our Tablets, while the second hath been revealed in this wondrous Book.
One of these is that no enlightened person would want to be king or queen, except in some 'role' sense.
Remarks:
08/31/2012 -- Names, Knowledge, Independence.
12/05/2010 -- Is it not true that extreme positions on the axis of the mindful can lead to a god-like state-fulness?
0/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
09/17/2010 -- As mentioned earlier as a comment that the year's focus would be enlightenment, the motivation (which group follows the Operational, in which we are now) is to understand the progression of science (toward scientism and other types) for the past 200 years through studying the Writings. We cannot look back, but we can try to delta around the Revelation times. The explosion in knowledge and technology, or observable patterns thereof, can be placed on a time line that can (must) span the mid-1800s thereby offering conjectural support. Now, the use of conjecture is meant to imply that we have, at best, quasi-empiricism anyway; hence, the proposed activity (applying insight about roles to discern the growing presence of these) is not without some 'sound' basis (foundational review that it needs to be). Without scrutiny such as this (audacious or not), how to we learn from the past? As far as we know, the prescription against looking back is against wider looks that have a smaller chance of finding corroborative data. Our merely looking back a few centuries is a minimal extension in comparison.
Modified: 08/31/2012
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Economics II
Month, Day: 166, Might, Light (Glory)
Month, Day: 166, Might, Words (Perfection)
We touched, way back, on Economics, briefly. Then, there are many E (E1, E2) and R words that we need to consider.
Lately, ran across a paper on Baha'i and Economics which motivates this post while doing other research related to the influence of gaming on capitalism (essentially, casino has been applied) and to the issues raised by computational modeling which are not understood.
It's nice to be reminded that wages under a just system are earned. That concept, plus the notion of what profit and interest ought to mean, are going to be important, especially now which is one year after a crash that got attention universally.
Another paper, on Enlightened Society, appeals for several reasons. For one, progress to maturity requires individuation. Now, that the autodidact's role is of growing importance will be looked at further. No one conquers all disciplines; the modus operandi will be something like being an expert in several and functionally capable in scores of others.
Remarks:
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
Modified: 10/04/2010
Month, Day: 166, Might, Words (Perfection)
We touched, way back, on Economics, briefly. Then, there are many E (E1, E2) and R words that we need to consider.
Lately, ran across a paper on Baha'i and Economics which motivates this post while doing other research related to the influence of gaming on capitalism (essentially, casino has been applied) and to the issues raised by computational modeling which are not understood.
It's nice to be reminded that wages under a just system are earned. That concept, plus the notion of what profit and interest ought to mean, are going to be important, especially now which is one year after a crash that got attention universally.
Another paper, on Enlightened Society, appeals for several reasons. For one, progress to maturity requires individuation. Now, that the autodidact's role is of growing importance will be looked at further. No one conquers all disciplines; the modus operandi will be something like being an expert in several and functionally capable in scores of others.
Remarks:
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
Modified: 10/04/2010
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Technical spirit
Month, Day: 166, Names, Speech (Justice)
Earlier, we were a little secular. Now, let's be a little technical; how else to be operational?
The ACM Communication editor-in-chief (Moshe Y. Vardi) reminds us (The Financial Meltdown and Computing) that the current state of affairs in the economy has been heavily influenced by computation. And, computation is a new phenomenon, that is, that which is the manipulation of Light. The prowess has accelerated tremendously over the years with more promised.
As well, we have 'intelligence' emerging from several places. Reports like AI and hive mentality are commonplace. Day to day, the flow, and fruiting, of ideas runs at a fast, and seemingly never-ending, pace.
So, one has to wonder what all this might mean for audacity and more (He is the most accurate Reckoner (6:62)). That is, as we saw with Babel, how far can we go?
Well, a particular bit of theoretics suggests the answer: Not very far, even with the whole universe as the computer.
The ACM Communication also looked at The Status of the P versus NP Problem (P not equal to NP), recently. Suffice it to say, we can check what we know in many cases (forgetting, for the moment, the issues of underdetermination). In fact, our modus operandi assumes that plus several principles, like ergodicity.
However, pushing back the horizon is always hard. If it becomes easy, then watch out. All of this type of reasoning is of interest to discussions about Faith and Science.
The challenge? Finding, within the Writings, the insights for things like how to help resolve issues, such as the P not equal to NP problem and more. After all, is that not what an operational framework would entail?
Too, science carries over to the Kingdom. It is how we know God.
Remarks:
03/25/2016 -- A change in the calendar will have these Twin Holidays, and other days, adjusting. As well, we have a principal vector upon which to contemplate.
04/03/2015 -- This is a popular post. See NDEers for a bit of audacity. I remember when I first wrote this; the streets of Teheran were buzzing with a spring-like spirit.
09/30/2013 -- More of a technical nature.
05/17/2011 -- Stephen gets press.
05/09/2011 -- We need a constructive re-look.
04/04/2011 -- We'll be looking at things like foreknowledge.
09/06/2009 -- Essentially, more is undecidable than we like to admit, basically due to our talent for success (ergodicity, essentially) keeps the hubris refreshed (generation by generation).
Modified: 03/23/2016
Earlier, we were a little secular. Now, let's be a little technical; how else to be operational?
The ACM Communication editor-in-chief (Moshe Y. Vardi) reminds us (The Financial Meltdown and Computing) that the current state of affairs in the economy has been heavily influenced by computation. And, computation is a new phenomenon, that is, that which is the manipulation of Light. The prowess has accelerated tremendously over the years with more promised.
As well, we have 'intelligence' emerging from several places. Reports like AI and hive mentality are commonplace. Day to day, the flow, and fruiting, of ideas runs at a fast, and seemingly never-ending, pace.
So, one has to wonder what all this might mean for audacity and more (He is the most accurate Reckoner (6:62)). That is, as we saw with Babel, how far can we go?
Well, a particular bit of theoretics suggests the answer: Not very far, even with the whole universe as the computer.
The ACM Communication also looked at The Status of the P versus NP Problem (P not equal to NP), recently. Suffice it to say, we can check what we know in many cases (forgetting, for the moment, the issues of underdetermination). In fact, our modus operandi assumes that plus several principles, like ergodicity.
However, pushing back the horizon is always hard. If it becomes easy, then watch out. All of this type of reasoning is of interest to discussions about Faith and Science.
The challenge? Finding, within the Writings, the insights for things like how to help resolve issues, such as the P not equal to NP problem and more. After all, is that not what an operational framework would entail?
Too, science carries over to the Kingdom. It is how we know God.
Remarks:
03/25/2016 -- A change in the calendar will have these Twin Holidays, and other days, adjusting. As well, we have a principal vector upon which to contemplate.
04/03/2015 -- This is a popular post. See NDEers for a bit of audacity. I remember when I first wrote this; the streets of Teheran were buzzing with a spring-like spirit.
09/30/2013 -- More of a technical nature.
05/17/2011 -- Stephen gets press.
05/09/2011 -- We need a constructive re-look.
04/04/2011 -- We'll be looking at things like foreknowledge.
09/06/2009 -- Essentially, more is undecidable than we like to admit, basically due to our talent for success (ergodicity, essentially) keeps the hubris refreshed (generation by generation).
Modified: 03/23/2016
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Questions, again
Month, Day: Names, Questions (Justice)
Earlier, there were posts related to the ubiquity of Questions (as the BASIS for science), to the fact that we cannot be thankful enough for the gift, and to associated ways and methods. As an aside in the discussions about the Writings and science, we can point out numerous items that relate directly; even if we did not want to consider a direct tie, there is still the issue that the item is relevant to defining some 'value' position that is more than mere relativism.
An example deals with the continual strife for pocket lining, as a few accumulate mountains of assets while the many are without. How can that be?, is asked in the SAQ #78. As well, there is this suggestion: It would be well, with regard to the common rights of manufacturers, workmen and artisans, that laws be established, giving moderate profits to manufacturers, and to workmen the necessary means of existence and security for the future.
The use of 'moderate' is telling; too, there is no mention that capitalists, as they have emerged in the gaming ontology currently in vogue, ought to have their hands in the pot. Related to this is the diminishing of the use of 'usurious' which applies in many situation; Islam's no-interest model ought to be a little more attention than it has to date.
This was a necessary aside since science is very much a human affair.
Remarks:
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
10/11/2009 -- Will, an operational imperative for science.
09/13/2009 -- Economics requires additional attention.
03/19/2009 -- Science and knowing are key.
Modified: 10/04/2010
Earlier, there were posts related to the ubiquity of Questions (as the BASIS for science), to the fact that we cannot be thankful enough for the gift, and to associated ways and methods. As an aside in the discussions about the Writings and science, we can point out numerous items that relate directly; even if we did not want to consider a direct tie, there is still the issue that the item is relevant to defining some 'value' position that is more than mere relativism.
An example deals with the continual strife for pocket lining, as a few accumulate mountains of assets while the many are without. How can that be?, is asked in the SAQ #78. As well, there is this suggestion: It would be well, with regard to the common rights of manufacturers, workmen and artisans, that laws be established, giving moderate profits to manufacturers, and to workmen the necessary means of existence and security for the future.
The use of 'moderate' is telling; too, there is no mention that capitalists, as they have emerged in the gaming ontology currently in vogue, ought to have their hands in the pot. Related to this is the diminishing of the use of 'usurious' which applies in many situation; Islam's no-interest model ought to be a little more attention than it has to date.
This was a necessary aside since science is very much a human affair.
Remarks:
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
10/11/2009 -- Will, an operational imperative for science.
09/13/2009 -- Economics requires additional attention.
03/19/2009 -- Science and knowing are key.
Modified: 10/04/2010
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Names on
Month, Day: Names, Splendour (Justice)
The next post will deal with sufficiency, again, with a focus toward economics and more.
Meanwhile, lets continue with the Attribute theme. Light starts summer in the northern climes. And, as we know. summer differs by one's position going north. So, what is summer can be thought of ideally, yet each location and year brings us something new, as do the months.
So, after Light, we had the progression that led to Names which is the last full summer month.
Now, why might this be interesting? Well, we know that the Manifestation (SAQ #42) brings a spiritual springtime. And, from this type of metaphor we would expect that a summer would follow. We can look at prior cycles to talk about the transitions, yet we're counseled to not look back (SAQ #41) too much (as we cannot).
So, the coming analysis will limit itself to a small delta backward from 1844. What we'll see is a rush of new ideas and methods that started and grew (the Age of Enlightenment can correlate to pre-Bab era), such that marvels abound everywhere one looks, of both Creation and our creations.
How long will that progression continue at a high rate? Which leads to another question, where are we in the summer of Baha'i? Are we even in the summer yet? If so, is it late summer?
Of course, what follows summer is the fall and winter. Are there things that we could do to have a lingering fall, the proverbial 'indian' summer, so to speak?
Remarks:
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
09/13/2009 -- Economics requires additional attention.
08/14/2009 -- We're starting the Operational, soon.
05/29/2009 -- The Transcendent baffles.
Modified: 10/04/2010
The next post will deal with sufficiency, again, with a focus toward economics and more.
Meanwhile, lets continue with the Attribute theme. Light starts summer in the northern climes. And, as we know. summer differs by one's position going north. So, what is summer can be thought of ideally, yet each location and year brings us something new, as do the months.
So, after Light, we had the progression that led to Names which is the last full summer month.
Now, why might this be interesting? Well, we know that the Manifestation (SAQ #42) brings a spiritual springtime. And, from this type of metaphor we would expect that a summer would follow. We can look at prior cycles to talk about the transitions, yet we're counseled to not look back (SAQ #41) too much (as we cannot).
So, the coming analysis will limit itself to a small delta backward from 1844. What we'll see is a rush of new ideas and methods that started and grew (the Age of Enlightenment can correlate to pre-Bab era), such that marvels abound everywhere one looks, of both Creation and our creations.
How long will that progression continue at a high rate? Which leads to another question, where are we in the summer of Baha'i? Are we even in the summer yet? If so, is it late summer?
Of course, what follows summer is the fall and winter. Are there things that we could do to have a lingering fall, the proverbial 'indian' summer, so to speak?
Remarks:
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
09/13/2009 -- Economics requires additional attention.
08/14/2009 -- We're starting the Operational, soon.
05/29/2009 -- The Transcendent baffles.
Modified: 10/04/2010
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Not to forget R
Month, Day: Dominion, Questions (Majesty)
We've touched upon the E-words that are central to discussion. Let's not forget the other letters, such as R.
As mentioned in the seeds post, a couple of words that bring up a lot of discussion are re-incarnation (see SAQ) and return.
The former is not considered as true in the Faith in the sense that to everything there is an uniqueness (will be looked at further; for now, see the first post).
Yet, one can understand the query and its motivations (spiritual awakenings, essentially, probably amenable to a true Science and its processes).
For now, let's just point to 'return' (SAQ 33) as a more appropriately based starting point for discussion that can continue. For instance, starting at the top, we know about the Principle of Progressive Revelation teaching that the Manifestations, though differing in appearance, are One.
We can see an equally intriguing similarity with things, both animate and not. Fortunately, the science progressions of late have allowed us to ponder what might we learn from cloning. We know that there is genetic equivalence, yet the clonee is not, in substance, the same as its clone.
Remarks:
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
01/26/2010 -- Of note: Twin duties, Free will, Return, Operational time.
09/12/2009 -- Economics requires additional attention.
05/29/2009 -- The Transcendent baffles.
Modified: 10/04/2010
We've touched upon the E-words that are central to discussion. Let's not forget the other letters, such as R.
As mentioned in the seeds post, a couple of words that bring up a lot of discussion are re-incarnation (see SAQ) and return.
The former is not considered as true in the Faith in the sense that to everything there is an uniqueness (will be looked at further; for now, see the first post).
Yet, one can understand the query and its motivations (spiritual awakenings, essentially, probably amenable to a true Science and its processes).
For now, let's just point to 'return' (SAQ 33) as a more appropriately based starting point for discussion that can continue. For instance, starting at the top, we know about the Principle of Progressive Revelation teaching that the Manifestations, though differing in appearance, are One.
We can see an equally intriguing similarity with things, both animate and not. Fortunately, the science progressions of late have allowed us to ponder what might we learn from cloning. We know that there is genetic equivalence, yet the clonee is not, in substance, the same as its clone.
Remarks:
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
01/26/2010 -- Of note: Twin duties, Free will, Return, Operational time.
09/12/2009 -- Economics requires additional attention.
05/29/2009 -- The Transcendent baffles.
Modified: 10/04/2010
More E words
Month, Day: Dominion, Questions (Majesty)
The earlier post looked at things ontological in terms of related 'E' words. But, a major part of human affairs deals with economics and continuity (the advancing civilization, for one).
Well, the economy deals with our social blood (metaphor for the Fund, for instance) where concepts related to engagement, earnestness (urgency), efficiency, enterprise, and more come to play, such as eating.
As said before, we are not to think of gigantic accumulations of money as our wealth (the bird as the perfect example of this state, no wonder we love to fly). Yet, we ought to love money for its role.
For one, money allows efficient fulfillment of our needs, mainly through facilitating interchange. On the higher order of the Maslow scale, it allows support for continuing advancements.
But, economics brings to bear means for engagement (as we're counseled - work is worship) along with comes earnestness for the lucky ones who get beyond the drudgery that is associated with work for so many. Our needs drive the urgency; these needs go far beyond those attributed to Maslow as the spiritual aspect needs attention.
By the way, throughout the year, eating sustains our spiritual drive, except for the time of the Fast which is diametrically related to the usual.
From `Abdu'l-Bahá, we hear that the "root of the exaltation of man is the good attributes and virtues which are the adornments of his reality. These are the divine appearances, the heavenly bounties, the sublime emotions, the love and knowledge of God; universal wisdom, intellectual perception, scientific discoveries, justice, equity, truthfulness, benevolence, natural courage and innate fortitude; the respect for rights and the keeping of agreements and covenants; rectitude in all circumstances; serving the truth under all conditions; the sacrifice of one’s life for the good of all people; kindness and esteem for all nations; obedience to the teachings of God; service in the Divine Kingdom; the guidance of the people, and the education of the nations and races."
Remarks:
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
09/12/2009 -- Economics requires additional attention.
08/16/2009 -- Science, again.
08/20/2008 -- Energy, and Light, need attention, too.
Modified: 10/04/2010
The earlier post looked at things ontological in terms of related 'E' words. But, a major part of human affairs deals with economics and continuity (the advancing civilization, for one).
Well, the economy deals with our social blood (metaphor for the Fund, for instance) where concepts related to engagement, earnestness (urgency), efficiency, enterprise, and more come to play, such as eating.
As said before, we are not to think of gigantic accumulations of money as our wealth (the bird as the perfect example of this state, no wonder we love to fly). Yet, we ought to love money for its role.
For one, money allows efficient fulfillment of our needs, mainly through facilitating interchange. On the higher order of the Maslow scale, it allows support for continuing advancements.
But, economics brings to bear means for engagement (as we're counseled - work is worship) along with comes earnestness for the lucky ones who get beyond the drudgery that is associated with work for so many. Our needs drive the urgency; these needs go far beyond those attributed to Maslow as the spiritual aspect needs attention.
By the way, throughout the year, eating sustains our spiritual drive, except for the time of the Fast which is diametrically related to the usual.
From `Abdu'l-Bahá, we hear that the "root of the exaltation of man is the good attributes and virtues which are the adornments of his reality. These are the divine appearances, the heavenly bounties, the sublime emotions, the love and knowledge of God; universal wisdom, intellectual perception, scientific discoveries, justice, equity, truthfulness, benevolence, natural courage and innate fortitude; the respect for rights and the keeping of agreements and covenants; rectitude in all circumstances; serving the truth under all conditions; the sacrifice of one’s life for the good of all people; kindness and esteem for all nations; obedience to the teachings of God; service in the Divine Kingdom; the guidance of the people, and the education of the nations and races."
Remarks:
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
09/12/2009 -- Economics requires additional attention.
08/16/2009 -- Science, again.
08/20/2008 -- Energy, and Light, need attention, too.
Modified: 10/04/2010
Monday, February 18, 2008
Those E words
Month, Day: Dominion, Knowledge (Perfection)
There are several words that cover topics of interest to true knowledge, yet they are problematic to the scientific view. Just looking at the ones beginning in 'e' is sufficient to motivate interminable discussion, such as eternal, existence, evolution, ether, ethics and much more.
Take 'existence'; `Abdu'l-Bahá described how "this endless " universe "has no beginning" so that existence is "eternal and perpetual" (these are hard concepts for science to handle). At the same time, we can take 'evolution' and it's propensity to foster arguments that descend into a quagmire of creationism (as if what we see was placed in full-up maturity) versus materialism (as if dust to dust, quantumly speaking, was the total picture).
Well, we have had evolution, meaning, of course, the human race (all Creation, to boot) and changes through time, respectively. In that same discussion, `Abdu'l-Bahá said that "man, in the beginning of his existence and in the womb of the earth, like the embryo in the womb of the mother, gradually grew and developed, and passed from one form to another, from one shape to another, until he appeared with this beauty and perfection, this force and this power" with no explanation as to dynamics or the amount of time involved. Though, we know that Manifestations have always been.
The mechanics may very well be amenable to an insightful scientific view, which implies that intuition necessarily gets back into the equation.
While declaring that man has evolved, there was discussion that man differs from the animal in several ways despite the fact that man has evolved. The discussion used "ether" as an example of things not seen yet deducible from observation of effect.
Of course, the modern view scoffs at a lot of this. Even, the application of the principle of the harmony of science and religion dances around the subject. But, one could argue that "ethics" would lead to a basis that supports the notion that the Master knew what He was talking about, allowing for issues of translation and cultural differences between His time and ours.
This will be looked at further. The underlying theme is that Creation and the Kingdom are intertwined. And, 'ether' is one of the concepts that can be used to characterize the properties of the interplaying scheme (yes, Light is one of the Attributes of God).
Further, a scientific view based upon the Faith would allow introduction and application of these, the 'e' beginning and other, concepts that would explain and found a more full knowledge than we have seen (been allowed to see) to date.
Remarks:
08/01/2012 --Ether, in a manner that is unavoidably true. Our task? Show how to handle the matter from a scientific (the wise interpretation, okay?) framework. And, audacity is not necessary.
01/25/2012 -- Yes, still at it. Ready to be more audacious. What we're looking for has to do with mind; at some point, it will be allowed by science that we can observe effects (actually, predict, to boot - one step forward will be a more insightful mathematics).
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
09/12/2009 -- Economics requires additional attention.
08/16/2009 -- Science, again.
Modified: 08/01/2012
There are several words that cover topics of interest to true knowledge, yet they are problematic to the scientific view. Just looking at the ones beginning in 'e' is sufficient to motivate interminable discussion, such as eternal, existence, evolution, ether, ethics and much more.
Take 'existence'; `Abdu'l-Bahá described how "this endless " universe "has no beginning" so that existence is "eternal and perpetual" (these are hard concepts for science to handle). At the same time, we can take 'evolution' and it's propensity to foster arguments that descend into a quagmire of creationism (as if what we see was placed in full-up maturity) versus materialism (as if dust to dust, quantumly speaking, was the total picture).
Well, we have had evolution, meaning, of course, the human race (all Creation, to boot) and changes through time, respectively. In that same discussion, `Abdu'l-Bahá said that "man, in the beginning of his existence and in the womb of the earth, like the embryo in the womb of the mother, gradually grew and developed, and passed from one form to another, from one shape to another, until he appeared with this beauty and perfection, this force and this power" with no explanation as to dynamics or the amount of time involved. Though, we know that Manifestations have always been.
The mechanics may very well be amenable to an insightful scientific view, which implies that intuition necessarily gets back into the equation.
While declaring that man has evolved, there was discussion that man differs from the animal in several ways despite the fact that man has evolved. The discussion used "ether" as an example of things not seen yet deducible from observation of effect.
Of course, the modern view scoffs at a lot of this. Even, the application of the principle of the harmony of science and religion dances around the subject. But, one could argue that "ethics" would lead to a basis that supports the notion that the Master knew what He was talking about, allowing for issues of translation and cultural differences between His time and ours.
This will be looked at further. The underlying theme is that Creation and the Kingdom are intertwined. And, 'ether' is one of the concepts that can be used to characterize the properties of the interplaying scheme (yes, Light is one of the Attributes of God).
Further, a scientific view based upon the Faith would allow introduction and application of these, the 'e' beginning and other, concepts that would explain and found a more full knowledge than we have seen (been allowed to see) to date.
Remarks:
08/01/2012 --Ether, in a manner that is unavoidably true. Our task? Show how to handle the matter from a scientific (the wise interpretation, okay?) framework. And, audacity is not necessary.
01/25/2012 -- Yes, still at it. Ready to be more audacious. What we're looking for has to do with mind; at some point, it will be allowed by science that we can observe effects (actually, predict, to boot - one step forward will be a more insightful mathematics).
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
09/12/2009 -- Economics requires additional attention.
08/16/2009 -- Science, again.
Modified: 08/01/2012
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Dust to dust
Month, Day: Sovereignty, Mercy (Majesty)
We may continue with a few questions and commentary, based upon the Hidden Words, for awhile.
Hidden Word #74 says: " O CHILDREN OF VAINGLORY! For a fleeting sovereignty ye have abandoned My imperishable dominion, and have adorned yourselves with the gay livery of the world and made of it your boast. By My beauty! All will I gather beneath the one-colored covering of the dust and efface all these diverse colors save them that choose My own, and that is purging from every color."
This applies to many things about our choices, including economy, and money, which we know is essential to any advancing civilization. The 20th century saw us remove money from any attachment to things material, supposedly as a step of advancement. One question is whether this may have gone too far and opened up the door to recent, and past, shenanigans.
Taking that further, money would have spirit that is tied to the material; nowadays, we're talking mostly ephemeral bits flowing via electro-magnetic properties through the ether (in the proper sense - to be defined) and through circuity; not far from being rather illusory.
How do we measure ourselves and our assets (including good works, products, etc.), which we are to do daily? Of course, such measures would include those related to economics, especially in terms of taking care of ourselves, family, and community.
Is it that we're not to fear an accumulation of wealth if we have the right perspective? So many questions?
Remarks:
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress. Too, though, as excessive weight is not good for the physical health, too much moolah can be (is) detrimental to a proper spiritual view. Ah, some will argue not; yet, with hugh accumulations, how does one escape the psychetheral aspects? Not!! As well, the concept of 'simple living' (no, not vow of poverty - per se) needs some attention as a means to argue for just economics.
09/13/2009 -- Economics requires additional attention.
Modified: 10/04/2010
We may continue with a few questions and commentary, based upon the Hidden Words, for awhile.
Hidden Word #74 says: " O CHILDREN OF VAINGLORY! For a fleeting sovereignty ye have abandoned My imperishable dominion, and have adorned yourselves with the gay livery of the world and made of it your boast. By My beauty! All will I gather beneath the one-colored covering of the dust and efface all these diverse colors save them that choose My own, and that is purging from every color."
This applies to many things about our choices, including economy, and money, which we know is essential to any advancing civilization. The 20th century saw us remove money from any attachment to things material, supposedly as a step of advancement. One question is whether this may have gone too far and opened up the door to recent, and past, shenanigans.
Taking that further, money would have spirit that is tied to the material; nowadays, we're talking mostly ephemeral bits flowing via electro-magnetic properties through the ether (in the proper sense - to be defined) and through circuity; not far from being rather illusory.
How do we measure ourselves and our assets (including good works, products, etc.), which we are to do daily? Of course, such measures would include those related to economics, especially in terms of taking care of ourselves, family, and community.
Is it that we're not to fear an accumulation of wealth if we have the right perspective? So many questions?
Remarks:
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress. Too, though, as excessive weight is not good for the physical health, too much moolah can be (is) detrimental to a proper spiritual view. Ah, some will argue not; yet, with hugh accumulations, how does one escape the psychetheral aspects? Not!! As well, the concept of 'simple living' (no, not vow of poverty - per se) needs some attention as a means to argue for just economics.
09/13/2009 -- Economics requires additional attention.
Modified: 10/04/2010
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Economics
Month, Day: Honour, Sovereignty (Justice)
There are several watchwords, such as moderation. HW #I-82 says it, too: " O MY SERVANT! The best of men are they that earn a livelihood by their calling and spend upon themselves and upon their kindred for the love of God, the Lord of all worlds."
So an economy is essential to human affairs. How that economy needs to look needs some discussion. But, the current gaming attitude of the capitalists' market strategy, especially those related to modern instruments that are valued by myth, are suspect.
As does any matter, money has spirit. Yet, that part of money solely encapsulated in bits that come and go through circuity and the ether is not of the same ilk.
Remarks:
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
10/30/2009 -- Much injustice is economic in nature.
09/12/2009 -- Economics requires additional attention.
08/20/2008 -- As mentioned in Names on, modern methods rush things forward, but they can go awry easily to boot. Fortunately, for any mainstream gush, there are those who see better as they're away from the froth which can help, for one thing, to get things back on track when the time comes. That money ought to have some physical foundation, beyond just paper/ink or coin, needs to be shown - one necessity will be the proper mathematical framework (which will include but not be driven by gaming [oops, game theory]).
Modified: 10/04/2010
There are several watchwords, such as moderation. HW #I-82 says it, too: " O MY SERVANT! The best of men are they that earn a livelihood by their calling and spend upon themselves and upon their kindred for the love of God, the Lord of all worlds."
So an economy is essential to human affairs. How that economy needs to look needs some discussion. But, the current gaming attitude of the capitalists' market strategy, especially those related to modern instruments that are valued by myth, are suspect.
As does any matter, money has spirit. Yet, that part of money solely encapsulated in bits that come and go through circuity and the ether is not of the same ilk.
Remarks:
10/04/2010 -- Friction can beget progress.
10/30/2009 -- Much injustice is economic in nature.
09/12/2009 -- Economics requires additional attention.
08/20/2008 -- As mentioned in Names on, modern methods rush things forward, but they can go awry easily to boot. Fortunately, for any mainstream gush, there are those who see better as they're away from the froth which can help, for one thing, to get things back on track when the time comes. That money ought to have some physical foundation, beyond just paper/ink or coin, needs to be shown - one necessity will be the proper mathematical framework (which will include but not be driven by gaming [oops, game theory]).
Modified: 10/04/2010
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