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The Only Process?
While reading Richard Dawkins’s classic book, “The God Delusion“, I found myself pausing after reading this snippet:
“…natural selection: the process which, as far as we know, is the only process ultimately capable of generating complexity out of simplicity. The theory of natural selection is genuinely simple. So is the origin from which it starts. That which it explains, on the other hand, is complex almost beyond telling: more complex than anything we can imagine…” – Richard Dawkins
Of course, Mr. Dawkins is talking about the evolution of natural, biological systems over time. But isn’t this also true for man-made, socio-technical systems?
Stirred, And Then Unstirred
When a cock-eyed idea for a blog post appears in my discombobulated mind, I sometimes write the post to completion and promptly place it in the publication queue. At other times, I simply toss a link, some sentences, and/or a quick picture on the page and store it away for future elaboration in my “drafts” folder. As a result, I have over 100 drafts stored in the underground catacombs of this site. The oldest one is dated back to 3/10/2009!
Every once in awhile, when I’m suffering from writer’s block, I browse through the drafts pile in reverse chronological order to select my next earth-shattering post. However, since for me writing is all about emotion (positive or, most likely negative), I often find myself chucking many drafts into the trash. For those drafts, the second time around is just a dispassionate “meh“.
Since all emotions naturally ebb and flow, it makes sense that what stirs me today may not stir me tomorrow – and vice versa. But that’s a wonderful thing because when emotions stop changing, life sucks the big ‘un. When I “successfully” force emotions to stay longer with me than nature meant them to stay with me, I tend to get myself into trouble. Does this apply to you too?
Befuddled
BD00 is be-freakin-fuddled. Out of over 1200+ posts in 3+ years of finger painting “The World According To BD00” on this blawg canvas, the “Accountability” post has gotten the most hits.
The first hypothesis that comes to mind is that everyone is afraid to be held “ACCOUNTABLE!” for their perceived “bad” behaviors, deeds, actions, words. I know I am. Are you? Why do you suppose that post has been pinged more than any other?
Annual Report – 2012
Fresh off the presses from the talented wordpress.com team, here are BD00’s vital blog stats for fiscal year 2012.
BD00’s sole proprietorship business met all of his lofty goals for 2012: zero revenues, zero expenses, and zero growth. The plan for 2013 calls for a 25% increase across the board. It’ll be tough, but optimal deployment of resources and flawless execution of strategy will guarantee success.
Holiday Cheer!
From the cast and crew at Bulldozer00.com:
Insane and Inefficient
I can remember the “good ole days” when I purchased and read one book at a time. I would immerse myself whole-heartedly into the book’s subject matter until I finished it in a matter of days. But ever since I bought my first e-reader (Sony PRS-500) several years ago, I’ve become addicted to buying and reading several books simultaneously. For example, here is the current set of books that I’m currently reading on my Kindle Fire HD:
Like multi-tasking, this multi-reading process is insane and inefficient. I don’t absorb the material as deeply, reading is not as fun as it used to be, and I can’t seem to kick the freakin’ habit. Does anyone know of a 12 step program out there that cures this scourge?
Morrie Three
Check out these shots of my best buddy Morrie….
Immediate Past Head
I’ve stumbled upon some really whacky titles (especially on linkedin.com), but this one takes the BD00 prize in titular creativity…. so far:
So, when does “immediate” expire and the title get dropped? Or will it slowly fade away via a series of lesser titles: “recent past head“, “distant past head“, “historic past head“?
What’s the strangest title you’ve come across?
Happy Thanksgiving!
Remember, you are what you eat:
War Of The Bookheads
I stumbled upon a brilliant drawing on Ido Lanuel’s blog and decided to pilfer and paste it here:
Why am I here?
WTF?
Meh!
D'oh!
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