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Wisdom from Sri Aurobindo

Wisdom from Sri Aurobindo

Some interesting aphorism by Sri Aurobindo and each definition he gives is poetic and wise.  Something to think about... 1. There are two allied powers in man; knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge is so much of the truth seen in a distorted medium as the mind arrives at by groping, wisdom what the

12.16.2009 | Mental-Tools | admin | 1 Comment

Innovation in Education?

Innovation in Education?

Innovation in Education means first to be able to manage oneself: Being aware of each thought one is thinking Being aware of each emotion one is feeling Being aware of all experiences and how they relate to thinking and feeling These are the basic features of "education". The means to

12.3.2009 | Mental-Tools | admin | 1 Comment

Seth: Primary and Secondary Experience

Seth: Primary and Secondary Experience

The lack of discrimination resulting from trusting rather secondary experiences like media or authorities has lead actually to a situation of powerlessness of the individual - as Seth describes it so brilliantly - creating i.e. dictatorship as we have now in the USA and Europe. The ind

11.14.2009 | Featured, Mental-Tools | admin | No Comments

What Skills Do I Need?

What Skills Do I Need?

In modern educational systems, be it High School, Gymnasium or University, students no longer study universal knowledge so to speak but are rather educated to be specalists. Education has become a kind of apprenticeship to shovel personnel into the corporations. It seems as if Business Administratio

11.3.2009 | Mental-Tools | admin | No Comments

Super Rich A Separate Species

Super Rich A Separate Species

The super-rich may evolve into a separate species entirely in the future due to enhancements in biotechnology and robotic engineering, American futurologist Paul Saffo has said. "In the future people will be able to grow their own replacement organs, take specially tailored drugs, and use genetic r

10.27.2009 | Mental-Tools | admin | 1 Comment