In the past decade, we have seen more people become famous than in the last 100 years. What do we have to thank? YouTube. Thanks to YouTube, otherwise unpopular and ostracized people can get their time in the limelight. All you have to do is be yourself. If you are weird enough, the online community will find you and capitalize on your eccentricities. I don't know how the trend began, but it seems people have an obsession with viewing people more 'weird' than they are. Whether this enforces the viewers' self-confidence or just brightens their day, these internet sensations make up a large majority or YouTube views. The amazing part is the authors' willingness to continue video production. You would think the myriad negative comments would discourage their efforts...but no such luck.
Users like Dax Flame gain hundreds of thousands of subscribers that love seeing his take on life. Note that this user, real name Bernice Jauch, is a paid actor who understands all of what Im saying. He knows he will get millions of views for being different and he is making money off of that. So, now that you have the know-how, conjure up some personal oddities of your own and put em' up for money.
On another note, what makes a celebrity a celebrity? Why do we care to know the personal lives (fictitious or not) of these people? Are they not just like us? They make the same mistakes as us, why is it worse when they do it? Tiger went to sex rehab...but how many other guys are there in a similar situation?? Well the educated person would realize that he went for PR reasons...but the fact remains, why does he care about PR? Its because consumers pay part of his salary...
Showing posts with label Lesson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lesson. Show all posts
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Getting Slapped and Eating Frog Legs
Hey, sure you're reading this now, but what I'm about to tell you should get you off your ass.
What can you say for the experiences you've had? Would you say that you've tried a lot of different things?
In my case, I make my day by doing new things. Last month I tried squash for the first time, now I'm there every week. Just recently I thought that I would try seafood again after deciding since a child that seafood was the devil's cuisine. Tried it. Hated it. My point? Some things you try will not be enjoyable. And that is a good thing. We have lost so much of our emotionality to the desensitizing effects of Television and the news. Its amazing how we can sit in front of a TV and watch 300 Spartans rips the heads of other men (Can't wait till it comes out in 3D). That said, we've lost touch with some of the emotions that come out in sadness, horror, disgust, anger, fright, etc. These emotions can resurface by trying new things that might spark this kind of reaction.
The reason you should experience those emotions is because it keeps you in touch with yourself. You can get to know your yourself so much better. And that has amazing results.
Go bungee jumping, and if you shit your pants, all the better! The second reason I advocate trying new things is you can get yourself in so many social circles. It is a great feeling when you have something that you can relate to anyone you meet. For example, if you were in a room with 99 strangers that come from every end of the world, try to be able to relate to about 90 of them. If you're stuck on your couch all day or you stick to the same sports, it won't help.
Who knows, maybe you'll be really good at what you try. I've made impressive amounts of money discovering my proficiency in something I had never thought about before. So go now, and buy that beginners guitar handbook or take a week of work and head to Africa. You can never be disappointed if you don't want to.
What can you say for the experiences you've had? Would you say that you've tried a lot of different things?
In my case, I make my day by doing new things. Last month I tried squash for the first time, now I'm there every week. Just recently I thought that I would try seafood again after deciding since a child that seafood was the devil's cuisine. Tried it. Hated it. My point? Some things you try will not be enjoyable. And that is a good thing. We have lost so much of our emotionality to the desensitizing effects of Television and the news. Its amazing how we can sit in front of a TV and watch 300 Spartans rips the heads of other men (Can't wait till it comes out in 3D). That said, we've lost touch with some of the emotions that come out in sadness, horror, disgust, anger, fright, etc. These emotions can resurface by trying new things that might spark this kind of reaction.
The reason you should experience those emotions is because it keeps you in touch with yourself. You can get to know your yourself so much better. And that has amazing results.
Go bungee jumping, and if you shit your pants, all the better! The second reason I advocate trying new things is you can get yourself in so many social circles. It is a great feeling when you have something that you can relate to anyone you meet. For example, if you were in a room with 99 strangers that come from every end of the world, try to be able to relate to about 90 of them. If you're stuck on your couch all day or you stick to the same sports, it won't help.
Who knows, maybe you'll be really good at what you try. I've made impressive amounts of money discovering my proficiency in something I had never thought about before. So go now, and buy that beginners guitar handbook or take a week of work and head to Africa. You can never be disappointed if you don't want to.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Philosophy for the Lazy (and Horny)
Hedonism: the pursuit of pleasure.
Hedonists strive to maximize net pleasure (pleasure minus pain). They maintain that pleasure is the only "intrinsic good."
But really? Do you think our only motivation is self-interest? In ethical hedonism, it is said we should act so as to produce our own pleasure. Imagine a physcho gets hold of this doctrine. Say.....MICHAEL MYERS?!!? Psychos seek pleasure by killing, maiming, and disfiguring! How can any person in their right mind, encourage this philosophy? That is definitely a major drawback to the theory.
However, some people make good of it. Ever heard of hedonist resorts? For the low price of only $100, you can enjoy a night full of romantic firsts. Join us on the nude beach for volleyball, or nude scuba-diving, and after that, naked spelunking!
Sound enticing? You know, some people like the pervs on NBC's Dateline could make productive use of this place. For those of you unaware, NBC hosted a show called To Catch A Predator, basically exposing online sexual predators. Instead of wasting their time and money in a chat room, these guys could spend a night or two at one of these places and (hopefully) be relieved.
All things considered, I think aspects of hedonism should be important to everyone. Something like, "you should derive pleasure from everything you do (even if long-term)." Yeah, I like it.
I'm off to break up with my girlfriend and request a student loan. See you on the bright side!
Hedonists strive to maximize net pleasure (pleasure minus pain). They maintain that pleasure is the only "intrinsic good."
But really? Do you think our only motivation is self-interest? In ethical hedonism, it is said we should act so as to produce our own pleasure. Imagine a physcho gets hold of this doctrine. Say.....MICHAEL MYERS?!!? Psychos seek pleasure by killing, maiming, and disfiguring! How can any person in their right mind, encourage this philosophy? That is definitely a major drawback to the theory.
However, some people make good of it. Ever heard of hedonist resorts? For the low price of only $100, you can enjoy a night full of romantic firsts. Join us on the nude beach for volleyball, or nude scuba-diving, and after that, naked spelunking!
Sound enticing? You know, some people like the pervs on NBC's Dateline could make productive use of this place. For those of you unaware, NBC hosted a show called To Catch A Predator, basically exposing online sexual predators. Instead of wasting their time and money in a chat room, these guys could spend a night or two at one of these places and (hopefully) be relieved.
All things considered, I think aspects of hedonism should be important to everyone. Something like, "you should derive pleasure from everything you do (even if long-term)." Yeah, I like it.
I'm off to break up with my girlfriend and request a student loan. See you on the bright side!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Lucid Dreaming
Heard of this? Well, if you're well-informed, then you should have. Nonetheless, let me tell you about it.
Lucid dreaming is the act of being conscious during a dream. It is the ability to say, "Hey, Im dreaming right now!" You may have felt quick or little variants of this. This is good. But you're wondering, hmm, why would I ever want to feel awake when I'm trying to get my sleep?? Answer: because you can experience real-life situations, solve real-world problems, and act out any fantasy you've had. Some examples: let us say that you are having troubles with your partner and are trying to find the least dangerous way to break up. Acting out this scenario in your dreams allows a risk-free environment to find real, applicable solutions. You're perceptions of your partner in reality will be translated into your dream, therefore, any reaction they might have in the dream will be genuine. Another example of fantasies often dreamed about (pun intended) is flying. Lucid dreamers are revered by their ability to fly. It is one of the best feelings you can ever achieve.
Interested yet? Well you can do it too! Call now and receive our complimentary memory foam pillow and hand-crafted dreamcatcher. Results not guaranteed. That's right. Don't expect to be able to float across the great Pyramids of Egypt in your first try. Like anything else, lucid dreaming takes practice. They say some people experience the dreams without trying, while others may take months to experience it. If you don't already, start keeping a dream journal. This is your first step. Not only does it focus your mind on remembering your dreams, they are damn funny to read when you've wrote them at three in the morning with no light and a failing pen. The key is to write whatever comes to mind. When you wake up, don't move, just grab your book and start writing everything you remember. Don't force it, just let it come to you. Start with the general ideas, then move to specific. As I've mentioned, this task will mentally prepare you for the lucid dream. We all dream every night, some of us just have trouble remembering them. Keeping notes will focus your mind on remembering the dream and you will notice that your dreams will seem more frequent.
Once you have established a steady pattern of dreaming every night, you are ready to prepare for the conscious dream. To achieve consciousness in a dream, you have to tell yourself you're dreaming. This is not easy. However, the best way is to associate the real world with the dream world. Develop a habit like looking a your watch or pinching yourself and saying, "I'm dreaming right now." This habit will carry over to your dream world and when you look at your watch in your dream, you'll see that the hands are spinning all around or the numbers don't make sense and you tell yourself you're dreaming right then. And almost suddenly, you'll "wake up" and everything will seem much more vivid. Don't lose yourself though! Stay in there! Now you are the boss and moderator of your own dream. Go rob a bank or kiss that girl that you gawk at from across the room.
*NOTE. This all takes time! As they say in the dream world, "Patience, patience, patience."
Lucid dreaming is associated with your REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. These periods last about 25 minutes and happen four to five times a night. They tend to be longer in the later hours of your sleep, so depending on your awareness, your lucid dream is best experienced in the early hours of the morn. Note that your brain's neurons during REM sleep are very alike to that of the waking hours. (Have a read on Sleep Paralysis which is characterized by waking up during REM sleep.)
Lucid dreaming is the act of being conscious during a dream. It is the ability to say, "Hey, Im dreaming right now!" You may have felt quick or little variants of this. This is good. But you're wondering, hmm, why would I ever want to feel awake when I'm trying to get my sleep?? Answer: because you can experience real-life situations, solve real-world problems, and act out any fantasy you've had. Some examples: let us say that you are having troubles with your partner and are trying to find the least dangerous way to break up. Acting out this scenario in your dreams allows a risk-free environment to find real, applicable solutions. You're perceptions of your partner in reality will be translated into your dream, therefore, any reaction they might have in the dream will be genuine. Another example of fantasies often dreamed about (pun intended) is flying. Lucid dreamers are revered by their ability to fly. It is one of the best feelings you can ever achieve.
Interested yet? Well you can do it too! Call now and receive our complimentary memory foam pillow and hand-crafted dreamcatcher. Results not guaranteed. That's right. Don't expect to be able to float across the great Pyramids of Egypt in your first try. Like anything else, lucid dreaming takes practice. They say some people experience the dreams without trying, while others may take months to experience it. If you don't already, start keeping a dream journal. This is your first step. Not only does it focus your mind on remembering your dreams, they are damn funny to read when you've wrote them at three in the morning with no light and a failing pen. The key is to write whatever comes to mind. When you wake up, don't move, just grab your book and start writing everything you remember. Don't force it, just let it come to you. Start with the general ideas, then move to specific. As I've mentioned, this task will mentally prepare you for the lucid dream. We all dream every night, some of us just have trouble remembering them. Keeping notes will focus your mind on remembering the dream and you will notice that your dreams will seem more frequent.
Once you have established a steady pattern of dreaming every night, you are ready to prepare for the conscious dream. To achieve consciousness in a dream, you have to tell yourself you're dreaming. This is not easy. However, the best way is to associate the real world with the dream world. Develop a habit like looking a your watch or pinching yourself and saying, "I'm dreaming right now." This habit will carry over to your dream world and when you look at your watch in your dream, you'll see that the hands are spinning all around or the numbers don't make sense and you tell yourself you're dreaming right then. And almost suddenly, you'll "wake up" and everything will seem much more vivid. Don't lose yourself though! Stay in there! Now you are the boss and moderator of your own dream. Go rob a bank or kiss that girl that you gawk at from across the room.
*NOTE. This all takes time! As they say in the dream world, "Patience, patience, patience."
Lucid dreaming is associated with your REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. These periods last about 25 minutes and happen four to five times a night. They tend to be longer in the later hours of your sleep, so depending on your awareness, your lucid dream is best experienced in the early hours of the morn. Note that your brain's neurons during REM sleep are very alike to that of the waking hours. (Have a read on Sleep Paralysis which is characterized by waking up during REM sleep.)
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