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America’s Intellectual Collapse

The Intellectual Collapse: America’s Precipitous Fall in Global IQ Rankings A Nation in Cognitive Decline Once a beacon of innovation and intellectual prowess, the United States has experienced a devastating plunge in global intelligence rankings, dropping from 20th place in 2000 to a shocking 77th position in 2025[1][2]. This alarming decline represents one of the most dramatic intellectual collapses in modern history, raising profound questions [–Read More]

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Politicians Capitalize on America’s Cognitive Decline

The Calculated Exploitation: How Politicians Capitalize on America’s Cognitive Decline The Reality of America’s Intellectual Slide The United States is experiencing a troubling reversal in cognitive capabilities, with IQ scores declining across multiple domains of intelligence since the early 2000s[1][2]. This phenomenon, known as the “Reverse Flynn Effect,” stands in stark contrast to the 20th century’s steady rise in American intelligence, when IQ scores increased [–Read More]

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Long Hot Summer

Stand Up, America: Now Is the Time to Speak Your Truth America has always been a nation defined by the courage of its people to stand up and speak out. From the Boston Tea Party to the March on Washington, from suffragettes demanding the right to vote to the millions who have marched for justice, progress, and peace—our history is a testament to the power [–Read More]

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Protest – Time Has Come Today

The Enduring Role of Protest in Shaping America From its very inception, the United States has been built upon a foundation of protest. The American Revolution itself was the culmination of organized dissent against British rule, with colonists employing boycotts, printed propaganda, and dramatic public demonstrations like the Boston Tea Party to challenge taxation without representation and other perceived injustices. Protest was not merely a [–Read More]

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Protest Songs – Fight The Power

Protest Songs: America’s Anthem of Injustice and Hope Since the earliest days of the United States, protest songs have served as a soundtrack to the nation’s struggles against injustice. From the abolitionist hymns of the 19th century to the viral anthems of the Black Lives Matter era, these songs have galvanized movements, educated the public, and given voice to the voiceless. Their evolution mirrors the [–Read More]

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Defining Moments – What Are They

Defining moments serve as mirrors, reflecting our deepest fears and highest aspirations. While retreat offers fleeting safety, advance unlocks enduring growth. The stories of those who embraced their pivotal junctures—from Steve Jobs to Oprah Winfrey—reveal a universal truth: courage is not the absence of fear but the resolve to act despite it. As we confront our own crossroads, the choice remains ours: Will we be repelled [–Read More]

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The Histrionic Hustle “ParaDUH”

The Histrionic Hustle: Why Needing Constant Attention Is the New Bullying (And How to Gaslight Your Way to the Top) For over 30 years, I have been a student of NLP. Well maybe a distasteful practitioner. First, what is Neuro-Linguistic Programming? Mind Control for Dummies: How NLP Lets You Manipulate Friends and Alienate People (And Why You’re Basically a Puppet on a String) This is [–Read More]

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Why Looking Forward is the Secret to Happiness

The Anticipation Prescription: Why Looking Forward is the Secret to Happiness Happiness isn’t a destination—it’s a state of perpetual anticipation. The human mind is wired to derive joy not from the moment itself but from the delicious period of waiting that precedes it. The Science of Excitement Researchers have uncovered a fascinating psychological phenomenon: anticipation can be more pleasurable than the actual experience. A study [–Read More]

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Everywhere Has Soul In A Lo-Fi Sort of Way

Everywhere Has Soul The Soul of a Place: How Immersing Yourself in Local Culture Through Travel Enriches Your Life Travel is not just about checking places off your list and taking your “I was here” photo. For the past 20+ years, I’ve learned that travel is a powerful teacher that can inspire personal growth, creativity, and a deep appreciation for the diversity of our world. [–Read More]

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The Rise of Lo-Fi Chill – Chill Travelers Lo-Fi Album

The Rise of Lo-Fi Chill: From Bedroom Beats to Global Phenomenon Lo-Fi Chill, a genre that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide, has an intriguing history that spans decades. This laid-back, atmospheric style of music has become a staple for study sessions, relaxation, and background ambiance. Origins in the Underground The roots of Lo-Fi Chill can be traced back to the underground hip-hop scene [–Read More]

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Defining Moments 30 Years Later

When Bob Met Wendy: A Pecos River Love Story Plus A Life Lesson To Go First Defining Moments: On November 4, thirty years ago, Bob and Wendy crossed paths during a life-changing team-building exercise at the renowned Pecos River Learning Center outside of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Bob was a high-powered Silicon Valley CEO, and Wendy was a VP with one of the most renowned [–Read More]

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The Paradox of Pointlessness

The Paradox of Pointlessness: Embracing the Void of Non-Opinion In a world teeming with perspectives, ideologies, and convictions, there lies an unexplored path to enlightenment: the deliberate abandonment of opinion itself. This philosophical stance, rooted in the concept of non-attachment, suggests that true enlightenment may be found not in the accumulation of viewpoints but in their complete dissolution. The Illusion of Perspective Our opinions and [–Read More]

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Embracing Local Life Transforms Your Worldview

The Soul-Enriching Power of Cultural Immersion: How Embracing Local Life Transforms Your Worldview Immersing yourself in the local culture of the places you visit has the power to profoundly shape your perspective on life. By diving deep into the authentic heart of a place – its customs, traditions, food, art, and people -, you open yourself up to eye-opening experiences that challenge assumptions, inspire personal [–Read More]

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Embracing Our Simulated Reality

“Blue Pill, Red Pill, or Chill Pill? Embracing Our Simulated Reality” Welcome to the Matrix, folks! Or should I say, welcome to the most elaborate game of The Sims ever created? Buckle up, because we’re about to dive into the digital rabbit hole and explore the hilarious “proof” that we’re all just ones and zeros in a cosmic computer program. In the late 1980s, I [–Read More]

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Swingin San Diego – A New Travel Album

San Diego’s Swingin’ Past: A Jazz Journey Through the Decades San Diego, known for its stunning beaches and perfect weather, also boasts a rich jazz history that often goes unsung. From the early days of the “Harlem of the West” to the thriving jazz scene of today, the city has been home to legendary musicians and iconic venues that have left an indelible mark on [–Read More]

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Embracing Change: The Key to Our Personal Growth and Fulfillment

We sold everything and moved to higher ground. Sold Florida because the waters were rising and the philosophical tide was falling. Oregon went by the crumbling cliffs of our ocean view. Road life became far too weird, so that was also sold and abandoned. Now we are far, far away from normality and have set sail on new adventures. Embracing Change: The Key to Personal [–Read More]

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The Great Outdoors Chill Travelers Lot for Sale (SOLD)

SOLD! Chill Travelers East Coast Base for Sale – View of Nature & Rockets We have just listed our site in The Great Outdoors for sale. Our business expansion in the west has consumed us for the last few months and the foreseeable future. The reality for us is that we will be on the east coast sporadically only a few weeks a year. We [–Read More]

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Is Artificial Intelligence the End of Humanity? Eventually!

Unlike Expert Systems (robotics) replaced blue collar factory workers, AI will strike at the heart of advanced professionals. Yes! And it will also obsolete many professions. Bob talks about what everyone else is talking about, but from 30 years experience in AI [–Read More]

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New NASA Logo and New NASA in the Age of Starman

NASA was built on the shoulders of Werner Von Braun and team. They were risk takers and put men on the moon in less than ten years. Since then, NASA has succeeded not on rocketry, but on the science of exploration. Today, building rockets should be left to the new age rocketeers. It is time to privatize NASA. [–Read More]

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Cruising – Our Corvette Grand Sport Super Car – (VIDEO)

Imagine that your girlfriend wakes up one morning and says, ” we ought to trade in the Jeep before it starts costing us to much in repairs.” Okay I say. “What do you want to buy?” “How about a new Corvette Grand Sport!” Its true! Its true! [–Read More]

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SeeLevel A Retrospective Technology – Back To The Future

SeeLevel is a ten year old idea that my friend Guy and I had. See how it is being implemented by Google and Polarsteps, a new company in the Netherlands. [–Read More]

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Evolution Of The Desk or Revolution

In 1984, this is what my desk would have looked like. Well, the geniuses at Harvard Innovation Lab took my desktop and evolved it over the last 30 years. Watch this Harvard animation of how it changed [–Read More]

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