http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/-t1.htm Of Dostoyevsky and Harry Potter, of cathedrals and urinals, of alcohol and writers... favorite writers? overrated writers? does the internet mean the end of cultural canons? the zen of a-tonal music, the lack of humanity in Citizen Kane, and so on... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:58:59 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/itest/logo/default/default4.gif http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/-t1.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/schools-what-is-wrong-with-them-t1280.htm lordmetroid As a teacher student you get taught that your primary objective is not to provide a good education, it is mould the people to be obedient to the state. I attended the teachers education program at the local university for a year and at least in Sweden it is so, I have read the same primary objectives are true for US schools. No education is better than an evil universal education. The school system we have today in the western world is of Prussian origin and was adopted because it created ... Culture, Literature and Art Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:32:12 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/schools-what-is-wrong-with-them-t1280.htm#19757 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/schools-what-is-wrong-with-them-t1280.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/daniel-quinn-t1994.htm sutible4livestok Has anyone else read Ishamel, The Story of B, and My Ishmael? These books are not only great fiction, but also open up a new notion in how society and the world are truly failing. It is not that Capitalism is good, socialism, environmentalism, these are all just different programs that still hold onto the same destructive vision of the world. I would say that some of you should read it, you may enjoy seeing the world with a new pair of eyes. 'Teacher seeks Pupil, must have an honest desire ... Culture, Literature and Art Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:58:59 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/daniel-quinn-t1994.htm#28284 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/daniel-quinn-t1994.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/fkk-n-hippies-unite-t1987.htm NonEntity Fully-clothed walkers would be free to use the path, too.

- NonE]]> Culture, Literature and Art Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:32:04 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/fkk-n-hippies-unite-t1987.htm#28243 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/fkk-n-hippies-unite-t1987.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/true-blood-t1929.htm Paul Anyone here watch True Blood? I thought it would be some Twilight ripoff crap, but it is pretty damn good. HBO creates good stuff.]]> Culture, Literature and Art Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:09:42 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/true-blood-t1929.htm#27547 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/true-blood-t1929.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/none-s-real-world-dikshunairy-t1875.htm NonEntity
- NonE]]> Culture, Literature and Art Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:03:11 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/none-s-real-world-dikshunairy-t1875.htm#26657 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/none-s-real-world-dikshunairy-t1875.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/libertarian-optimism-t1289.htm Bigus Dickus "Libertarian optimism" is what I call, when a libertarian ascribes libertarian leanings to things or people who aren't libertarian at all, and may even be quite unlibertarian. I think most people who practice libertarian optimism do so because it's kinda hard to face the fact that libertarian and free-market philosophies are more hated than white nationalism. Here are some examples of libertarian optimism: http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig8/smalanskas1.html http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig8/heeringa1.html http://freedomainradio.com/board/forums/p/16033/131701.aspx#131701 Now ... Culture, Literature and Art Sat, 20 Dec 2008 16:47:21 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/libertarian-optimism-t1289.htm#19848 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/libertarian-optimism-t1289.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/act-of-god-t1735.htm Zebra Foal I saw this last night. Has anybody seen it? It's about lightning and people who have been struck by lightning. --it's good on the sheer meaninglessness and arbitrariness of such events, as well as on the horror--and on the life-changing character for survivors and on neuronal pathways and patterns and on awe-inspiring sky scenes... Too much time, I think, on ceremonies associated with belief systems in which lightning is deemed a god called "Shango." And I don't like ... Culture, Literature and Art Sat, 16 May 2009 15:32:30 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/act-of-god-t1735.htm#25156 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/act-of-god-t1735.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/i-ve-got-to-hand-it-to-the-dutch-t1611.htm Stewart Stroopwafels? Friggin' delicious.

Conrad, did you have a hand in this?]]> Culture, Literature and Art Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:37:47 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/i-ve-got-to-hand-it-to-the-dutch-t1611.htm#23713 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/i-ve-got-to-hand-it-to-the-dutch-t1611.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/so-isaac-asimov-was-totally-a-socialist-t1605.htm vichy The impossible/nonsensical econometrics of Harry Seldon, not to mention Harry Seldon's Hege-esque nonsensical rants, the forcible takeover of the galaxy by the Borg-like 'Gaia' entity, the revolt of the 'working class' robots (what, we don't know better than to build robots who want freedom?), the portrayal, in the last Foundation Novels, of those damn creepy aliens with their emphasis on personal individuality and balance-of-power in relations - as I've gotten older I've come to see that, whatever ... Culture, Literature and Art Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:07:11 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/so-isaac-asimov-was-totally-a-socialist-t1605.htm#23655 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/so-isaac-asimov-was-totally-a-socialist-t1605.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/man-on-wire-t1488.htm Zebra Foal ___ Has anybody seen it? I saw it yesterday.... It is just unspeakably wonderful and moving and extraordinary... Culture, Literature and Art Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:31:01 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/man-on-wire-t1488.htm#21995 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/man-on-wire-t1488.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/anti-machiavel-by-frederick-ii-t1551.htm vichy Anti-Machiavel was a critique of Machiavelli's The Prince written by Frederick II (Holy Roman Emperor, "The Great") and edited by Voltaire. It's an interesting piece for looking into the enlightenment from the viewpoint of one of its most powerful monarchs. It's actually a rather good critique of The Prince which demonstrates some of the political economic advantages of a European monarchy. http://www.geocities.com/danielmacryan/antimac.htm Quote:Of all the sentiments which ... Culture, Literature and Art Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:50:58 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/anti-machiavel-by-frederick-ii-t1551.htm#22891 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/anti-machiavel-by-frederick-ii-t1551.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/solzhenitsyn-religious-poem-t172.htm Conrad Quote:When was it that I completely Scattered the good seeds, one and all? For after all I spent my boyhood In the bright singing of Thy temples. Bookish subtleties sparkled brightly, Piercing my arrogant brain, The secrets of the world were…in my grasp, Life’s destiny…as pliable as wax. Blood seethed—and every swirl Gleamed iridescently before me, Without a rumble the building of my faith Quietly crumbled within my heart. But passing ... Culture, Literature and Art Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:04:02 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/solzhenitsyn-religious-poem-t172.htm#1036 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/solzhenitsyn-religious-poem-t172.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/rijksmuseum-widget-t1377.htm Conrad

Zeb, check here, I think you can access the archives in that way]]> Culture, Literature and Art Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:00:57 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/rijksmuseum-widget-t1377.htm#20746 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/rijksmuseum-widget-t1377.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/talk-like-a-skinhead-smurf-redneck-or-pimp-t1222.htm Conrad universal translator]]> Culture, Literature and Art Sun, 07 Dec 2008 11:39:12 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/talk-like-a-skinhead-smurf-redneck-or-pimp-t1222.htm#18636 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/talk-like-a-skinhead-smurf-redneck-or-pimp-t1222.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/write-like-toni-morrison-t1221.htm Conrad Write Like Toni Morrison 22 November 2008 | Peter Klein | Remember the Universal Translator? Peter Wood, in like manner, provides a useful guide to translating regular English prose into the style of Nobel-prizewinning author Toni Morrison, probably the most frequently assigned writer on US college campuses. The basic rules: Misuse common phrases Embrace inconsistency Omit words to create more forceful expression Mix up parts ... Culture, Literature and Art Sun, 07 Dec 2008 11:36:42 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/write-like-toni-morrison-t1221.htm#18635 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/write-like-toni-morrison-t1221.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/funny-index-joke-t1178.htm Conrad So David Gordon (of Mises Institute fame) reviewed Mark Skousen's book on the history of economics in a not very favorable way a couple of years ago (see here). In a recent book of Skousen (about Austrian vs. Chicago school) this entry appears in the index: Quote:"Gordon, David, balanced reviews by, 160, 194, 294)" (p. 298) Each of these pages is blank. I thought that was very funny (from here) Culture, Literature and Art Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:29:47 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/funny-index-joke-t1178.htm#17924 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/funny-index-joke-t1178.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/what-happened-to-exiled-online-t1157.htm mole Do any of you read it? If so, do you know why the site is down? Culture, Literature and Art Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:33:11 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/what-happened-to-exiled-online-t1157.htm#17638 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/what-happened-to-exiled-online-t1157.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/james-j-martin-and-other-ww-revisionist-historians-t1138.htm vichy I'm generally interested in revisionist history of the first two world wars. So far I've got F. J. P. Veale's "Advance to Barbarism", John T. Flynn's "The Roosevelt Myth", Mises' "Omnipotent Government". I'm looking for more stuff along these lines (perhaps I'll grab Pat Buchanan's book), but specifically I was wondering if anyone knew anywhere I could find stuff by James J. Martin. Culture, Literature and Art Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:02:02 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/james-j-martin-and-other-ww-revisionist-historians-t1138.htm#17339 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/james-j-martin-and-other-ww-revisionist-historians-t1138.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/artistic-genius-late-bloomers-and-prodigies-t1123.htm Conrad Wonderful article in the New Yorker two paragraphs below, but by all means read the entire article (blissfully freely available online): Quote:Genius, in the popular conception, is inextricably tied up with precocity—doing something truly creative, we’re inclined to think, requires the freshness and exuberance and energy of youth. Orson Welles made his masterpiece, “Citizen Kane,” at twenty-five. Herman Melville wrote a book a year through his late twenties, culminating, at age thirty-two, ... Culture, Literature and Art Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:48:01 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/artistic-genius-late-bloomers-and-prodigies-t1123.htm#17091 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/artistic-genius-late-bloomers-and-prodigies-t1123.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/no-new-music-t971.htm Conrad
and I have no inclination at all to go find new music. I'm perfectly content with these songs]]> Culture, Literature and Art Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:27:48 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/no-new-music-t971.htm#13918 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/no-new-music-t971.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/book-titles-t842.htm Conrad
"Stalking God"


not yet sure what the contents of the book could be though]]> Culture, Literature and Art Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:36:37 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/book-titles-t842.htm#11167 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/book-titles-t842.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/wittgenstein-s-poker-t836.htm mike barskey Wittgenstein's Poker: The Story of a Ten-Minute Argument Between Two Great Philosophers By David Edmonds & John Eidinow I read this book with a certain expectation that was never met, so as I neared the end I was increasingly annoyed. My annoyance was at my misconception and not at the book itself, but it still might affect my opinion of the book. I expected an introduction to Wittgenstein's philosophy, but throughout the book I only ever found suggestions of, or at best a few ... Culture, Literature and Art Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:21:11 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/wittgenstein-s-poker-t836.htm#11115 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/wittgenstein-s-poker-t836.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/i-don-t-understand-poetry-t185.htm mike barskey I don't like most poetry (although I don't read much because I don't enjoy it). I don't understand the value of having the meaning hidden in metaphor and behind meter and rhyme. If I have something to say, I want to say it. When I read something, I don't want to guess what the author is trying to say. I don't want to decrypt a code. I do enjoy literature, where metaphor is sometimes important (we talked a little about metaphor here), so maybe I'm more annoyed by the rhythm of poetry. I don't ... Culture, Literature and Art Sat, 13 Oct 2007 02:25:04 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/i-don-t-understand-poetry-t185.htm#1163 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/i-don-t-understand-poetry-t185.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/calculated-chaos-t790.htm NonEntity Butler Shaffer's book, Calculated Chaos, is wonderfully reviewed here: Quote:I must admit my surprise at how metaphysical Shaffer’s book becomes as it delves deeper and deeper into the personal nature of the organizational ethics and principles underlying our society. For instance, Shaffer proposes that institutions serve as surrogate identities that allow us to expand what he calls our “ego boundaries”. This imperative to seek outside ourselves for purpose and meaning ... Culture, Literature and Art Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:41:40 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/calculated-chaos-t790.htm#10452 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/calculated-chaos-t790.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/audio-book-libraries-t758.htm NonEntity page devoted to listing various sources of audio books. Enjoy...

- NonE]]> Culture, Literature and Art Wed, 21 May 2008 13:10:53 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/audio-book-libraries-t758.htm#9832 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/audio-book-libraries-t758.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/official-non-copyrighted-music-thread-t233.htm Nielsio ]]> Culture, Literature and Art Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:22:03 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/official-non-copyrighted-music-thread-t233.htm#2047 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/official-non-copyrighted-music-thread-t233.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/half-the-reason-i-love-nola-new-orleans-la-t737.htm Phlogiston Listen to these bands that play almost every night. Hot 8 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=57018925 Soul Rebels http://www.myspace.com/soulrebelsbrassband the zydepunks http://www.myspace.com/zydepunks rebirth brass band http://www.myspace.com/rebirthbrassband Vavavoom http://www.myspace.com/vavavoomband Of course this is just a sampling. There is Irma Thomas, the Neville Brothers, And Marsalis's all over. Burbon street ... Culture, Literature and Art Tue, 13 May 2008 05:56:30 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/half-the-reason-i-love-nola-new-orleans-la-t737.htm#9568 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/half-the-reason-i-love-nola-new-orleans-la-t737.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/song-about-bravery-t699.htm dkopp
http://www.reverbnation.com/davidkopp]]> Culture, Literature and Art Thu, 01 May 2008 00:07:07 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/song-about-bravery-t699.htm#9033 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/song-about-bravery-t699.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/the-life-force-is-hard-to-quench-t582.htm NonEntity Take a Walk on the Wild Side

If this doesn't refresh your faith in humanity, you're too far gone, just give it up.

- NonE]]> Culture, Literature and Art Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:39:40 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/the-life-force-is-hard-to-quench-t582.htm#7358 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/the-life-force-is-hard-to-quench-t582.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/creative-performance-t319.htm mike barskey I don't know the name for this type of performance, but I love it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo_tmto58RI&eurl=http://www.bestofyoutube.com/ I've seen many of these - I guess there's a competition on Japanese TV. My favorite is Matrix Ping Pong: http://www.besplatne-stvari.com/igre/Zabava/pingpong_matrix/ Culture, Literature and Art Wed, 28 Nov 2007 04:34:58 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/creative-performance-t319.htm#3097 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/creative-performance-t319.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/official-copyrighted-music-thread-t236.htm Nielsio We are not allowed to embed copyrighted videos in this forum, so we'll use links instead. Culture, Literature and Art Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:41:27 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/official-copyrighted-music-thread-t236.htm#2097 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/official-copyrighted-music-thread-t236.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/clockworks-t600.htm mike barskey Here is a cool stop-motion video called "Clockworks" (about 7 minutes long). I think it's an excellent dramatization of rational self interest. In other words, what will make me happy may require the assistance of others, hence it would be in my own interest to help to make them happy. Of course, sometimes what I want is explicitly to make specific others happy, but even then I may need to work with others to make it happen. Culture, Literature and Art Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:51:11 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/clockworks-t600.htm#7621 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/clockworks-t600.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/magic-the-gathering-t557.htm mike barskey Magic: The Gathering (Wikipedia)? Want to play online sometime?]]> Culture, Literature and Art Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:53:51 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/magic-the-gathering-t557.htm#6876 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/magic-the-gathering-t557.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/semiotics-marilyn-manson-t559.htm Anonymous I really love Semiotics and in general cultural analysis of symbol systems. This is a pretty in depth look at Marilyn Manson in America, and delves into the fundamental values that each represent. I make an argument that Marilyn Manson is actually MORE representative of America values than most consider. In retrospect I think some of the sources I used could have been better selected, but it is what it is and I probably won't ever rewrite this. For the historical Context I used Peikoff, ... Culture, Literature and Art Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:52:10 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/semiotics-marilyn-manson-t559.htm#6963 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/semiotics-marilyn-manson-t559.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/official-picture-thread-t316.htm Nielsio Beautiful, political, funny, etc. Culture, Literature and Art Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:38:55 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/official-picture-thread-t316.htm#3062 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/official-picture-thread-t316.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/video-games-t497.htm Laird Anybody play them? I got a Nintendo Wii and DS. I haven't got any new ones in a little while, but the last ones I played were Super Mario Galaxy for Wii and Contra 4 for DS. Running around the galaxy and blasting aliens was pretty cool. But I'm really looking forward to Super Smash Bros. Brawl! That's the latest in Nintendo's popular multi-player series where a bunch of Nintendo characters (and Solid Snake and Sonic the Hedgehog) get to pound the crap out of each other. They delayed ... Culture, Literature and Art Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:18:21 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/video-games-t497.htm#5961 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/video-games-t497.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/we-are-brothers-t358.htm Nielsio The president in washington sends word that he wishes to buy our land. But how can you buy or sell the sky, the land. The idea is strange to us. If we do not own the freshness of the air and the spark of the water, how can you buy them? Every part of this earth is sacred to my people. Every shining pine needle. Every sandy shore. Every mist in the dark woods. Every meadow, every humming insect. All are holy, in the memory and experience of my people. We know the sap that courses through ... Culture, Literature and Art Sat, 08 Dec 2007 04:18:05 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/we-are-brothers-t358.htm#3608 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/we-are-brothers-t358.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/the-perfect-human-t344.htm Nielsio http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIjNv2b5C8Q

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bizpL1GtjIU]]> Culture, Literature and Art Tue, 04 Dec 2007 18:45:02 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/the-perfect-human-t344.htm#3466 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/the-perfect-human-t344.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/reborn-t309.htm mike barskey http://activemindstudios.com/

It's simple and shallow, but interesting.]]> Culture, Literature and Art Mon, 26 Nov 2007 04:47:22 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/reborn-t309.htm#2980 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/reborn-t309.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/alex-jones-losing-your-ego-t292.htm Nielsio http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9_nVhkk5l4]]> Culture, Literature and Art Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:36:29 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/alex-jones-losing-your-ego-t292.htm#2820 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/alex-jones-losing-your-ego-t292.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/how-fiction-can-help-life-t254.htm Conrad has anyone read Nabokov's _Camera Obscura_? It is quite short (like a novella) and entirely accessible. Some time ago, when I was in anguish and torment because of the betrayal of a b/f--- and in very elaborate, gas-lighting, intricate ways that had come to light--my friend gave it to me. He said--this is what happened to you. It was very different from my situation but it helped me see--- it created an analogy in its own horror and persistence for what I think I could not feel for ... Culture, Literature and Art Sat, 03 Nov 2007 10:07:30 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/how-fiction-can-help-life-t254.htm#2292 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/how-fiction-can-help-life-t254.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/music-recommendation-t228.htm fourvoicechord
Scott]]> Culture, Literature and Art Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:12:36 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/music-recommendation-t228.htm#1977 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/music-recommendation-t228.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/state-art-coming-alive-t198.htm Nielsio http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeozyEvJtyQ]]> Culture, Literature and Art Wed, 17 Oct 2007 02:08:51 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/state-art-coming-alive-t198.htm#1424 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/state-art-coming-alive-t198.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/what-is-your-favorite-movie-t30.htm Conrad I think mine are (in no particular order): Magnolia about sin, guilt and repentance with an overwhelming transcendental ending L'Emplois du Temps About a man who loses his job and tries to keep that hidden from family and friends. About the logic of the lie and the psychology of the liar. Slow-paced, hypnotic and oh so real Royal Tenenbaums For a long time together with Rushmore my fav all time movies, both by Wes Anderson. About the psychology of a family of geniuses that ... Culture, Literature and Art Thu, 09 Aug 2007 22:58:38 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/what-is-your-favorite-movie-t30.htm#32 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/what-is-your-favorite-movie-t30.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/world-photos-parquer-darfur-performance-t186.htm Conrad
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iskye, have you seen any of these--

i am going to check out your website and also respond to your post]]> Culture, Literature and Art Sat, 13 Oct 2007 11:54:21 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/world-photos-parquer-darfur-performance-t186.htm#1179 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/world-photos-parquer-darfur-performance-t186.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/do-not-go-gentle-into-that-good-night-by-dylan-thomas-t173.htm Conrad Another poem that I really like (my g/f read it to me today) Quote:Do not go gentle into that good night by Dylan Thomas Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their ... Culture, Literature and Art Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:17:08 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/do-not-go-gentle-into-that-good-night-by-dylan-thomas-t173.htm#1038 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/do-not-go-gentle-into-that-good-night-by-dylan-thomas-t173.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/my-problems-with-fiction-novels-t121.htm Conrad I have hardly any desire to read fiction, and have not had so for like 8 years or something. I used to read Salinger and was hella excited about that. Ever since I've liked Houellebecq, and of course Dostoevsky and Tolstoy a bit, but other than that I couldn't care less about fiction. I only read non-fiction. part of the answer I have for myself (may be a defense mechanism) is that I dont know of any writer who I sort of respect, who seems wise or at least honest to me and then my assumption ... Culture, Literature and Art Tue, 25 Sep 2007 01:12:50 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/my-problems-with-fiction-novels-t121.htm#590 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/my-problems-with-fiction-novels-t121.htm http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/the-brothers-karamazov-by-dostoevsky-t66.htm Conrad As much as I enjoyed the first, say, 200 pages and the last 100 pages or so, I couldnt understand what the point was of the 400 or so pages in the middle that seemed almost entirely devoted to the question whether Dmitri killed his father or not. Was it a failed plot device to get suspense, a 'whodunnit?' kind of thing? or was there a deeper meaning to it that eluded me? Anyway, the figures of Zosima and Alyosha will always stay with me, and one of the last secenes where AlYosha ... Culture, Literature and Art Mon, 03 Sep 2007 22:02:42 GMT http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/the-brothers-karamazov-by-dostoevsky-t66.htm#164 http://liberatingminds.forumotion.com/culture-literature-and-art-f28/the-brothers-karamazov-by-dostoevsky-t66.htm