Well actually it’s “Don’t trust any elephant under 60“. This Science News’ article is about elephants, but it applies to people, and all species I’d imagine.
Our choices for what to look for in a leader runs the gamut, as this excerpt from the Science News’ article puts it:
“There is an interesting trade-off here, which certainly applies to humans and maybe elephants as well,” van Vugt says. “The group might want a young, fit and aggressive leader to defend the group — the Schwarzenegger type — but at the same time might want an older, more experienced leader — the Merkel type — to make an accurate assessment of the dangers in the situation.” Continue reading ‘Don’t trust anyone under 60′
I sat looking out over the ocean this crisp morning. My morning routine (yoga, calligraphy in the sand and tai chi) were done so I could just sit in the sand and let my mind think on itself. What stood out today was how clearly consciousness is separate from thinking. This is a radical view. Indeed, many define consciousness as thinking (i.e., no thinking, no consciousness). That is just crazy. Naturally, what I say will sound crazy to them – especially where I end up. 
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