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Sabine

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  1. Mr. Speicher, I wonder if you could take the time to recommend some specific books to read. I have only had two semesters of General Physics and have read a few books such as Shroedinger's Cats, and Alice in Quantum Land. I would really appreciate any suggestions you might have. I also wonder how you feel about the works of Steven Hawking.? Respectfully, Sabine
  2. Wow, lots of Texans. Dondigitalia - I know all about Aransas Pass, I lived right across the channel on Mustang Island, in Port Aransas for 10 years. There are a lot of Christians there, and drug addicts. Fun town.. I've been in Corpus Christi for two years now. Lots of Christians here too, very fanatical ones. Regards, Sabine
  3. Ok, I have been haunting this disussion long enough, and I'll toss in my thoughts. I can't stand a prissy man, but I do like a man who keep himself up. Basically, I think the ideal man for me would be able to camp with me in the mountains for a week, but could also be my escort to a nice dinner party and hold his own. There's a balance. Sabine
  4. Hi guys! Thanks for the warm welcome. Regarding Hinduism, I am interested in some of it's flavor. I do practice and study Yoga and the philosophies behind it (I'm learning about the Eight Fold Path). I use the om as a logo because I feel that it perfectly reflects my mission in life to become the purist form of me, if that makes any sense. I'm also interested in Ayurvedu, which I believe is Hindu in origin. I've been reading about it, although some of it seems pretty strange, for lack of a more eloquent description. It's one of those subjects where you find a great deal of advice and an equal lack of reason to support it. I enjoy learning about Eastern Philosophies, and am especially interested in finding connections between Philosophy and Physics. I actually set down my copy of the Tao of Physics to read Atlas Shrugged. I'm moving this weekend and my reward for finishing by Sunday will be starting the book. I'm already hooked on Objectivism based on all I have read online, but I am excited about reading the book. Hey Don - I owe you a big thanks. Your blog first sparked my curiosity and led me here. I'm glad to be here, and I look forward to sharing my thoughts and questions with you as I learn. Thanks again for the welcome wagon. Sabine Sabine's Garden
  5. Sabine

    Death

    I agree with what in my opinion Betsy implied earlier in the discussion - if you invest too much time and energy trying to extend your life, you'll miss out on really living it. Certainly I am doing what I can to live a healthier, longer life, but I'm more concerned with quality than quantity. I will say that for me personally, knowing that I won't live forever does remind to me to savor life. As far as immortality is concerned, I make my impression on the world and thereby live on in my own way by living and loving well. Humbly, Sabine Sabine's Garden
  6. Thanks Betsy, that was immensely helpful. I have sooo much reading to do.. Sabine Sabine's Garden
  7. Hello all... I came across the term "Objectivist" quite recently in a blog, and felt compelled to explore. The more I learn about it, the more I am compelled to know more. I recently purchased the book Atlas Shrugged, after many friends in the course of my lifetime have recommended it. When I made the connection between that book and Objectivism, I moved it from third down to top of the reading list. I'm moving right now but am looking forward to reading the book when the dust settles. I know very little at this point, but I am quite fascinated and eagar to learn more. I've been reading as much as I can online to get the general concepts down. The only thing that I have read so far that I have questions about is the role of feeling, or intuitive knowing in Objectivism. Is this completely dismissed? About me, I am 29 and I am a researcher and webmaster of an educational research facility. I'm learning a lot here and very much enjoying the process. I look forward to participating in the discussions more when I understand a little better. Regards, Sabine www.sabinesgarden.com
  8. Sabine

    Death

    "I am arguing in essence that immortality doesn't mean that mankind will become constant and unchanging or that it will never need to maintain its values. To the contrary, mankind will always need to at least understand all the requirements for immortality and never forget them. " I agree. Achieving immortality in itself would initiate change. It makes me think of the book Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson, in which our species populates Mars about the same time that scientists find a way to stop aging in it's track. In the book, over-population has already become an issue, but within a few years of the anti-aging "vaccination", the problem has reached astounding proportions. Extending the human life span would unavoidably create a serious population problem. This in turn would accelerate the movement and neccessity to populate other planets/space. All of those people will have to go somewhere. Populating space in itself seriously challenges our values (raising ethical questions regarding our impact on other planets) and brings into question the very structure of our race. There are so many of us, and to extend our lives would be a considerable change to our overall "system". The system would naturally seek equilibrium, and reach a dynamic equilibrium, in which the only constant is change. (One change in turn invites another - a little Butterfly Effect hoo ha). But then again, I'm a newbie and it's late. I just stumbled in here, and you folks have set my mind on fire - I love this place. Humbly, Sabine www.sabinesgarden.com
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