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Tao and Democracy

The Science News’ report, Uncommitted newbies can foil forceful few, explains why both democracy and Taoist views have never played a large role in human culture. (Also, google [Uninformed individuals promote democratic consensus in animal groups].) The USA and many other countries regard themselves as democratic societies. Alas, I’m afraid that is more myth than […]

So, You Want Enlightenment, Eh?

There are two phases of enlightenment. One is a sudden flash of knowing, the Zen Satori, as the Japanese call it. I suppose most people experience a degree of this at least sometime in their life. I mean, one’s bastion of belief is bound to crack a bit and let in the light of darkness […]