February 2012
326 posts
“I don’t remember these things, because for me they’re extraordinary experiences....”
“I am a gimp. a crip, disabled with cerebral palsy. The story of me lurching up...”
–
“A Supercrip Story” an excerpt from Exile and Pride by Eli Clare (via arfism)
“For Wilson, a fully functioning human ought to be able to be aware of his or her...”
“A parallel can be seen in the psychological concept of confirmation bias — the...”
“Every kind of ignorance in the world all results from not realizing that our...”
“Higher consciousness, also called super consciousness (Yoga), objective...”
“So what counts as magic? What counts as personal proof that I am connected to...”
– Dave Lee, Bright From the Well: Northern Tales in the Modern World (via dokkvitki)
datalove →
churchofcyberpunk:
Love data
Data is essential
Data must flow
Data must be used
Data is neither good nor bad
There is no illegal data
Data is free
Data can not be owned
No man, machine or system shall interrupt the flow of data
Locking data is a crime against datanity
Love data
“Be careful what you pretend to be because you are what you pretend to be.”
– Kurt Vonnegut (via ageofreason)
“If you believe, as I did starting this article, that each of us has a right to...”
“Like the other 200 suicide prevention telephone hotlines in the U.S., the Marin...”
– How Not to Commit Suicide
A truly fascinating, well-written exploration into clear facts surrounding suicide and those who attempt it. Refreshingly non-preachy (mostly), and about valid information, relevant conversation.
“Those who have suffered understand suffering and therefore extend their hand.”
– Patti Smith
Sophrosyne →
citycountrycat:
Sophrosyne (σωφροσύνη) is a Greek philosophical term etymologically meaning healthy-mindedness and from there self-control or moderation guided by knowledge and balance.
In Greek philosophy Sophrosyne was a Greek goddess. She was the spirit of moderation, self control, temperance, restraint, and discretion. She was considered to be one of the good spirits that escaped...
“We cannot afford for sex to be sacred. Sacred things sit on altars to be...”
– http://blogs.sfweekly.com/exhibitionist/2012/02/why_sex_is_not_spiritual.php
I dunno, any sex that involves worshiping from afar is one I can get behind.
