True Earthling

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About True Earthling

65 years old. Science buff... evolution, archaeology, physics, psychology, biotech & medical innovations. Interested in finance, economics and stock market. Student of Zen and Taoism since 21. Favorite philosophers... Alan Watts, Babba Ram Dass, Lao Tsu, Ken Wilbur. Favorite authors.. Steven Pinker, Matt Ridley, Michael Lewis, Daniel Kahneman. Pantheist and fan of Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens and Richard Dawkins. Pro gay rights and gay marriage. Favorite bands.. U2, Wallflowers, Doves, Doors, Hendrix, Led Zeppelin. Clapton, Marley, Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Joe Satriani, Moe, Grateful Dead.

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The universe is a harmless enigma that is made terrible by our mad attempt to interpret it as though it had an underlying purpose. There are two types of questioning people. The first kind seeks truth even if the truth contradicts their internal beliefs. The second kind seeks a specific version of "truth" that minimizes their personal and internal level of anxiety.

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