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BelgianMadCow

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20. We all have to learn from and about each other, urgently

Reply to gvstn (Reply #19)

Thu Jan 14, 2016, 12:47 AM

Jan 2016

I always try to keep in mind that others, whatever their opinion, are probably trying to do what they (perhaps mistakenly) think is best for their children.

People aren't inherently bad or good. Our behaviour depends on the context, as has been shown in primates. Given that as humans we shape our own context to a large degree, we can change the contect and thus our behaviour.

I'm really, really happy to have inspired you a little bit. Thanks for the feedback, it makes me feel alive.

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DU love & unity request: Renaming the probe "Exomars" to "Ziggy Stardust" in honor of David Bowie [View all] BelgianMadCow Jan 2016 OP

Done, with a smile! n/t jen63 Jan 2016 #1

endless love BelgianMadCow Jan 2016 #2

So tell me what Bowie did for space exploration Retrograde Jan 2016 #3

make an iconic song about space exploration? BelgianMadCow Jan 2016 #5

He partially did what Sagan, Cox, al-Khalili, and Tyson have done. DisgustipatedinCA Jan 2016 #7

Commander Chris Hadfield would probably say quite a bit... bullwinkle428 Jan 2016 #8

music can be very inspirational JI7 Jan 2016 #22

Probably about as much as the Vikings did. Warren DeMontague Jan 2016 #28

seriously? foo_bar Jan 2016 #31

Done! Stardust Jan 2016 #4

Stardust! Hello. BelgianMadCow Jan 2016 #9

Thank you, that's been a favorite of mine for as long as I can remember. Stardust Jan 2016 #15

That must be a coincidence BelgianMadCow Jan 2016 #23

Good question.That's a long time at the top, though. Stardust Jan 2016 #24

I did mean in all versions BelgianMadCow Jan 2016 #25

I think I would have preferred Major Tom Sanity Claws Jan 2016 #6

many favourites BelgianMadCow Jan 2016 #12

"Overly individualistic times", beautiful way of putting an ugly trend. gvstn Jan 2016 #16

We can judge people ruled by fear mildly BelgianMadCow Jan 2016 #17

I've got to learn from you. gvstn Jan 2016 #19

We all have to learn from and about each other, urgently BelgianMadCow Jan 2016 #20

I was thinking about Major Tom, too... Ghost in the Machine Jan 2016 #14

Hello Ghost BelgianMadCow Jan 2016 #27

Hello, BelgianMadCow! Ghost in the Machine Jan 2016 #29

a peaceful, stress-free day... BelgianMadCow Jan 2016 #30

It had 6 signers when I went to the site a minute ago Sanity Claws Jan 2016 #10

Done csziggy Jan 2016 #11

Thank You BelgianMadCow Jan 2016 #13

Done, plus tagged friends on FB! MrMickeysMom Jan 2016 #18

Hello, Mom. I'm not Mickey BelgianMadCow Jan 2016 #21

done - interview with Bowie and Hanks ReasonableToo Jan 2016 #26

K&R - the world seems like a lonely place without David Bowie, but myrna minx Jan 2016 #32

Hello Myrna BelgianMadCow Jan 2016 #33

Only if we can name the booster rockets "Weird" and "Gilly" Orrex Jan 2016 #34