Angela V. Michaels

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Mind Wars: Ethics and Spiritual Ramifications of Neuroscientific Technologies

“Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds.” – Bob Marley

Mind control and other emerging neuroscientific technologies and weaponry constitute a frightening aspect of the future we presently inhabit. When one considers potential spiritual ramifications, as perhaps not all researchers and reporters do, it becomes [...]

Thinking Blogger Award

While checking in on my favorite sites and blogs on my reader last night, I discovered that Richard over at A Quiet Watercourse had nominated me for a Thinking Blogger award. Thanks, Rich, for the generosity of spirit to add me to that list!! Richard’s thoughtful blog is always inspiring and [...]

The Tao Te Ching: A Way of Life

“When a superior man hears of the Tao, he immediately begins to embody it. When an average man hears of the Tao, he half believes it, half doubts it. When a foolish man hears of the Tao, he laughs out loud. If he didn’t laugh, it wouldn’t be the Tao.” [...]

Notes from the Surf VII

Back on the island; I notice there’s been more activity at Kilauea volcano since I left.

 

The Yes Men caught my attention for their unusual, clever and successful antics. For one, they impersonated Halliburton at a global warming conference, introducing the “SurvivaBall” as a new way to survive catastrophe. People [...]