Elliot Pines
Why is the right location an advancement?
In real estate, location is the most important factor in real estate value. Making a good purchase at the beginning involves focusing your budget on the best location possible, and improving the property itself later. However, approaching complete home isolation where property values are very low is not advisable. In addition, the value of structural improvements or complete renovations...
Variety is The Spice of Life
First penned by William Cowper in his 1785 poem “The Task,” the phrase, “variety is the spice of life” has been a popular statement that the different breaks the boredom and that doing something less enjoyable is worthwhile just to deviate from routine. Let’s understand the keywords to achieve a deeper view, as such is generally available where a...
A better path to our inevitable global integration
It's time to actively utilize everyone's intelligence and interests for the good of society. To do this, it is important to identify the core values of the society. The author sees them in the integration of society.
There are two types of people who promote the idea of "Give Peace a Chance" without resolving conflicts. Those "heroes" who are willing...
Overcoming Hate: Lessons from Ishmael
The horrific Hamas attack seems an echo of Biblical Ishmael's jealousy toward Isaac. Yet Ishmael overcame his hatred, lighting hope.
The Bible subtly shows that Ishmael repented his youthful jealousy later in life. Ishmael’s name follows Isaac’s in their burial of Abraham. Further, the recording of Ishmael's years upon his death matches the pattern for the righteous Sarah. Overcoming severe...
The new math is when 2023 equals 1984
We really don’t need much basic – even advanced math anymore. The introduction of the Hindu-Arabic number system with its zero place-marker and streamlined arithmetic methods to Europe by Fibonacci signaled the end of the practical need for the Roman numeral system – though it took centuries to truly take hold. . Hopefully, after decades of development of digital...
The Road Never Traveled: The Cord of Three Strands
"The road to hell is paved with good intentions." (Samuel Johnson.)
Introduction
There are three evolutions taking place on our planet: Natural evolution -- giving rise to humanity, the accelerating one of human civilization – giving rise to artificial intelligence, and that of artificial intelligence in an accelerating acceleration. In the 21st century, all three are approaching the peak of a...