David Boles: Human Meme
Friday, July 4, 2025
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Living in the Future Now: Embracing Tomorrow’s Vision Today
Living in the future now—it’s a fascinating idea, isn’t it? We’re talking about those people who seem to exist just a step ahead of us, those who already walk roads we haven’t even built yet. While we’re here, comfortably or uncomfortably immersed in today, they’re already finding ways through tomorrow. These people aren’t necessarily the kind of visionaries we always hear about: CEOs, inventors, or creative masterminds, though many of them do fall into those categories. No, these are people who fundamentally live a little differently, whose minds work in a slightly faster rhythm, who seem to perceive what’s around the corner before the rest of us even realize there is a corner.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
How to Spot and Protect Yourself from Street Psychics and False Prophets
False prophets. Charlatans. Snake oil salesmen. These are the people who promise you truth, enlightenment, and a future of clarity—if only you'd let them hold your palm for a moment, if only you'd hand over your money to hear the secret of your life laid bare before you.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Understanding the Doorknob Confession: Timing, Vulnerability, and Human Truths
The concept of the "Doorknob Confession" in therapy is a fascinating phenomenon, one that captures the delicate dance between time, vulnerability, and truth. It is a moment often recognized by both therapists and clients alike—when the session is coming to an end, when the clock is mercilessly ticking down, and then, just as the client is about to walk out the door, they drop a bombshell. This final revelation, this last-minute unveiling of something deeply important, often takes the form of a confession, a fear, or a truth so significant it threatens to undermine the entire session that came before it.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Bold Persistent Experimentation: History, Meaning, and the Future of Innovation
Now, that phrase: "Bold, Persistent Experimentation." It strikes you right in the heart, doesn’t it? There’s something stirring about it. It’s a challenge, a rallying cry, a promise that our greatest work isn’t behind us, but ahead, waiting to be discovered if only we dare enough. If we try enough.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
From Omens to Godwinks: Tracing 1,000 Years of Divine Signs Across Cultures and History
hYou know, the concept of a "Godwink" is really quite fascinating when you delve into it. At its core, a "Godwink" is one of those moments that feels like more than just a coincidence. It's as if the universe — or a higher power — is giving you a little nudge or a wink to let you know you're on the right path or to provide guidance when you need it most.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Why 'Don’t Speak Ill of the Dead' is an Outdated Cultural Tradition
The idea of "not speaking ill of the dead" is a deeply rooted cultural and historical construct, and its origins and evolution provide significant insight into the ways societies shape their collective memories. This concept, often summarized in the Latin phrase -- De mortuis nihil nisi bonum -- ("Of the dead, nothing but good should be said"), has existed for millennia, emerging from an interplay of morality, religious beliefs, and the need for social cohesion.