Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Bashing John Lennon
Bashing John Lennon 10/3/15 I’ve noticed that over the years. People beating up on John Lennon. For being a selfish monster. On October 3, 2015 there was a pretty condescending article in Britain’s “Daily Wail “. The accusations cover multiple failings, but a recurrent one is “self absorption “. Being obsessed with himself. Elevating himself…
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Of Helicopters and Humans (42) “Hey Moggy! All that stuff you used to TEACH? “
Of Helicopters and Humans Part 42: “Hey, Moggy! All that stuff you used to TEACH?? “ ( “do YOU know it…? “) I taught Fixed Wing, Helicopters, Instrument, Night, Aerobatics and Tail Draggers (the aeroplane variety and the human sort) for many years, and there comes a point you maybe start thinking… what? That you…
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I stand on a Mountain Top
I stand on a Mountain Top, and cry to the World An old Yazidi man, a patriarch to his people. A moment in time. An event that took place. Already forgotten. In the West, we shrug our shoulders. In the USA today, somebody, reliably, affecting an air of wisdom, will utter the usual platitude. The…
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A Blip on the Radar (43) “Vertical Flight without a Helicopter “
A Blip on the Radar Part 43: “Vertical Flight, without a Helicopter” In my dreams, in common with many people, I have achieved amazing feats of levitation, and flying under my own power. Sailing through the sky, accepting that my spontaneous flying abilities were perfectly normal. Invariably, these experiences were pleasing and relaxing. They seemed…
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Of Helicopters and Humans (41) “The Fame Gallopers “
Of Helicopters and Humans (part 41) “The Fame Gallopers” A topmost peak lacks any people Higher. The west wind pierces All night: chillier. You ride the snow To pass a hanging cliff, Cross a cloud to watch The torrent spew. Remember The fame gallopers. It’s hard For them to find the road Among blue Clouds.…
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Of Helicopters and Humans (40) “The Fermi Paradox “
Of Helicopters and Humans Part 40: The Fermi Paradox Some things have long intrigued me. Understanding, despite my best efforts, eludes me. No, I’m not referring to Woman. Although in that area too, my L-plates are permanent. What I am referring to is the great “Fermi Paradox”. If there are billions of stars, more stars…
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Of Helicopters and Humans (39) “Does High Intelligence equate to a Safe Pilot? “
Of Helicopters and Humans (39) “Does High Intelligence equate to a Safe Pilot? ” FIRST PUBLISHED ON JUST HELICOPTERS ‘BLOG’ It’s a puzzling story. Have you heard it? It’s a recurrent theme… A highly intelligent man. Who learns to fly. Helicopters or airplanes. And amasses plenty of flight hours. Plenty of experience. Yet insists on…
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Of Helicopters and Humans (38) – “That beam in my eye “
Photo: Steve Apperley Of Helicopters and Humans (38) FIRST PUBLISHED ON “JUST HELICOPTERS “ “That Beam in my Eye “ (With thanks to Med crew member Dave Giles for the peanut butter recipe, and Med crew member Jon Fowler for the adipose tissue) (yeah, I know, slow day at the Base) There’s an interesting old…
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