The January 2013 issue of Smithsonian has a catch cover title: “Born to be Bad? The New Science of Morality.” I grimaced. Here, I thought, was another “civilized” institution along with Enlightenment philosophers, laissez faire economists and corporate media (mis)informing … Continue reading
I’ve actually been interviewed twice on VoiceAmerica. The second interview came recently on the Human Behavior: What a Trip show hosted by Dr. Jonathan Brower. This interview also provides a good overview of the journey and the mission. Human Behavior: … Continue reading
In the same forum where I first spotted the critical reflection that we can’t be a great nation with Sandy Hook type tragedies came the response that our nation has nothing to do with it. The shootings at Sandy Hook … Continue reading
In the aftermath of the Sandy Hook tragedy there is abundant anger and critical reflection going around. I’ve seen two targets of criticism that seem to be polar opposites but fit together perfectly depending on one’s worldview of life. One … Continue reading
I can’t imagine greater pain and stress than from losing a loved one younger than you. In a distant second or third place for causing pain and stress is going under from financial burden. That is why I think the … Continue reading
For the upcoming days until Christmas I plan to repost some podcasts from the journey related to Christmas. For now I want to revisit something of a much different nature from the journey, with recent tragic events reviving the topic. … Continue reading
Being from Connecticut I’ve been contacted by people outside the state regarding the recent Sandy Hook tragedy. A young adult entered the elementary school where his parents worked and went on a shooting spree. Since many of those killed were … Continue reading
There is a calm settling inside the Sinclair household right now. Last night and this morning it was all hustle and bustle from our daughter Charissa’s wedding rehearsal, followed by a few of the people in her party spending the … Continue reading
During the journey I took a few videos that I forgot about until now. I took the following video in the Blackwater River canyon in West Virginia. It distinguishes between economic choice, liberty and natural autonomy, focusing on the three … Continue reading
Having returned from a 5,000 mile walk we are without health insurance, but that does not mean we are without health care options. I came upon an article on the web today that I find incredibly enlightening. Please read it … Continue reading
