Podcasts about Eric Hoffer

"Rudeness is the weal man's imitation of strength." Eric Hoffer

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I am thrilled to announce that our new book, the Kindness Daily Reader: Season One, is now available on Amazon. (See Link Below)  Secondly, we are embarking on a new chapter with Season Three of the One Kind Moment podcast. In Season One, we primarily focused on broad topics of kindness and compassion, while in Season Two, we explored areas such as self-compassion, self-help, and self-care. Now, in Season Three, we're shifting our focus to a specific area of self-care that we call Practical Spirituality for Everyone. We'll be delving into topics like spirituality in nature, spiritual intelligence, everyday mindfulness, the science of consciousness, the mystery of life, the science of awe, and managing uncertainty. We're excited to take this new direction and are grateful for your continued support and interest in the One Kind Moment podcast. EXPLORE OUR NEW BOOK! Kindness Daily Reader: Season One https://a.co/d/04RvXldy #onekindmoment #spirituality Yesterday by John Hobart - Music Design by Jason Inc. https://brucewaynemclellan.com/  

Listen to this episode commercial free at https://angryplanetpod.comThis week Angry Planet turns its attention to Canada. Global News investigative journalist Stewart Bell joins us to walk through his two latest pieces and give Matthew a crash course on Canadian history. What do outlaw motorcycle gangs, extrajudicial assassinations, an Indian separatist movement, and a resurgent Islamic State all have in common?Canada.Bell is here to explain it all.The pros and cons of extremists recruiting on social mediaAre you talking to a fed?Remembering Air India Flight 182 or Matthew learns Canadian historyThe Khalistan movementWhat makes a 14-year-old interested in Islamic State?Eric Hoffer on what makes a True BelieverSpreading ideologies with an answering machineThe budding new era of political violenceVisas as a tool of foreign interferenceUsing gangs to assassinate your political enemiesThe ups and downs of hiring biker gangs for intelligence workIndia's superpower glow upISIS arrests are spiking in Canada and youths are driving the resurgenceInvestigation: Visas have become an Indian foreign interference toolSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am thrilled to announce that our new book, the Kindness Daily Reader: Season One, is now available on Amazon. (See Link Below)  Secondly, we are embarking on a new chapter with Season Three of the One Kind Moment podcast. In Season One, we primarily focused on broad topics of kindness and compassion, while in Season Two, we explored areas such as self-compassion, self-help, and self-care. Now, in Season Three, we're shifting our focus to a specific area of self-care that we call Practical Spirituality for Everyone. We'll be delving into topics like spirituality in nature, spiritual intelligence, everyday mindfulness, the science of consciousness, the mystery of life, the science of awe, and managing uncertainty. We're excited to take this new direction and are grateful for your continued support and interest in the One Kind Moment podcast. EXPLORE OUR NEW BOOK! Kindness Daily Reader: Season One https://a.co/d/04RvXldy #onekindmoment #spirituality Yesterday by John Hobart - Music Design by Jason Inc. https://brucewaynemclellan.com/  

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48 MinutesPG-13Pete continues a series reading Eric Hoffer's "The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements."The True BelieverPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Antelope Hill - Promo code "peteq" for 5% off - https://antelopehillpublishing.com/FoxnSons Coffee - Promo code "peter" for 18% off - https://www.foxnsons.com/Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

Winner of 7 Book Awards in Literary Fiction - Included in the Prize-Winning Literary Fiction Series from LaPuerta Books and MediaIntrigue on the white sands of the Indian Ocean. From the award-winning author of Clifford's Spiral. A lonely widower from Los Angeles buys a tour package to East Africa on the promise of hookups and parties. What he finds instead are new reasons to live. Aldo Barbieri, a slick Italian tour operator, convinces Harry to join a group of adventuresome “voluntourists.” In a resort town on the Indian Ocean, Harry doesn't find the promised excitement with local ladies. But in the supermarket he meets Esther Mwemba, a demure widow who works as a bookkeeper. The attraction is strong and mutual, but Harry gets worried when he finds out that Esther and Aldo have a history. They introduce him to Victor Skebelsky, rumored to be the meanest man in town. Skebelsky has a plan to convert his grand colonial home and residential compound into a rehab center – as a tax dodge. The scheme calls for Harry to head up the charity. He could live like a wealthy diplomat and it won't cost him a shilling! Harry has to come to terms with questions at the heart of his character: Is corruption a fact of life everywhere? Is all love transactional? Harry Harambee's Kenyan Sundowner is an emotional story of expat intrigue in Africa, reminiscent of The Heart of the Matter by Graham Greene and The Constant Gardener by John le Carré. Praise for Clifford's Spiral (Independent Press Awards 2020 Distinguished Favorite in Literary Fiction) We've seen and noted the comparison of this author by other reviewers to literary giants like Roth and Vonnegut. And we can't disagree. Yet we feel there may be yet another strata for Gerald Everett Jones, who arguably is doing the best work of his career. We predict that he lacks only a mention in the The New York Review of Books or, better yet, Oprah, to become a nationwide best-selling author. Five-plus stars to Clifford's Spiral, a true literary novel if ever there was one. We say in all seriousness that if you only read one novel this year, this should be it. - Don Sloan, Publishers Daily Reviews Preacher Finds a Corpse (NYC Big Book Awards 2020 Winner in Mystery, IPA 2020 Distinguished Favorite in Mystery, Eric Hoffer 2020 Finalist in Mystery) This is literature masquerading as a mystery. Carefully yet powerfully, Gerald Jones creates a small, stunning world in a tiny midwestern town, infusing each character with not just life but wit, charm, and occasionally menace. This is the kind of writing one expects from John Irving or Jane Smiley. - Marvin J. Wolf, author of the Rabbi Ben Mysteries, including A Scribe Dies in Brooklyn

47 MinutesPG-13Pete continues a series reading Eric Hoffer's "The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements."The True BelieverPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Antelope Hill - Promo code "peteq" for 5% off - https://antelopehillpublishing.com/FoxnSons Coffee - Promo code "peter" for 18% off - https://www.foxnsons.com/Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

47 MinutesSFWPete begins a series reading Eric Hoffer's "The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements."The True BelieverPete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Antelope Hill - Promo code "peteq" for 5% off - https://antelopehillpublishing.com/FoxnSons Coffee - Promo code "peter" for 18% off - https://www.foxnsons.com/Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's Substack Pete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.

I am thrilled to announce that our new book, the Kindness Daily Reader: Season One, is now available on Amazon. (See Link Below)  Secondly, we are embarking on a new chapter with Season Three of the One Kind Moment podcast. In Season One, we primarily focused on broad topics of kindness and compassion, while in Season Two, we explored areas such as self-compassion, self-help, and self-care. Now, in Season Three, we're shifting our focus to a specific area of self-care that we call Practical Spirituality for Everyone. We'll be delving into topics like spirituality in nature, spiritual intelligence, everyday mindfulness, the science of consciousness, the mystery of life, the science of awe, and managing uncertainty. We're excited to take this new direction and are grateful for your continued support and interest in the One Kind Moment podcast. EXPLORE OUR NEW BOOK! Kindness Daily Reader: Season One https://a.co/d/04RvXldy #onekindmoment #spirituality Yesterday by John Hobart - Music Design by Jason Inc. https://brucewaynemclellan.com/  

Meistaraverkið The True Believer eftir Eric Hoffer tekið fyrir og sett í nútímasamhengi. Hún fjallar um fjöldahreyfingar. Hvernig verða þær til? Hvernig fólk gengur í þær? Hvernig fólk stjórnar þeim? Út á hvað ganga þær? Kommúnismi og nasismi eru skýr dæmi - en hvað er í gangi í dag? www.patreon.com/skodanabraedur

Savage Sunday is a short update episode for The Distinguished Savage Podcast with upcoming guests, reviews, gear, and whatever else is rolling around in my head! This week I have a couple of book reviews and a shoe review! The books are, The True Believer, Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements, by Eric Hoffer. And another book, Means Of Control, How the Hidden Alliance Tech and Government is Creating a New American Surveillance State, by Byron Tau. Also a cursory review of some hiking shoes I recently got from Go Ruck, the Mackalls. 

Do you have a voice that constantly speaks to you throughout the day? For most people, the answer is 'Yes.' This inner voice aids in decision-making, problem-solving, and self-reflection. However, some people live without this inner monologue, a phenomenon called anendophasia.In this episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles explores life without an inner monologue. Discover the unique ways these individuals navigate their world, and how this affects their perception, decision-making, and self-reflection. Featuring expert insights, scientific findings, and real-life stories, this episode uncovers the fascinating diversity of human cognition and challenges our understanding of consciousness and self-awareness.Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/life-without-inner-monologue-silent-minds/In this episode, you will learn: Understanding Anendophasia: Learn what anendophasia is and how it differs from the common experience of inner speech.Science Behind Inner Speech: Discover the cognitive functions of inner speech, including self-regulation, problem-solving, self-reflection, and emotional regulation.Variations in Inner Experience: Explore how individuals experience their inner lives differently, with some having constant inner monologues and others experiencing sporadic or no inner speech.Impact on Daily Life: Understand how living without an inner monologue affects perception, decision-making, self-reflection, and communication.Personal Accounts: Hear real-life stories from individuals with anendophasia, offering insights into their unique experiences and challenges.Neuroscience Insights: Delve into the brain mechanisms involved in inner speech and how they differ in individuals with anendophasia.Cognitive Performance: Learn about studies that reveal how anendophasia impacts cognitive tasks such as language memory and rhyme detection.SponsorsBrought to you by Clariton, fast and powerful relief is just a quick trip away. 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John and Merrilee are original and extra strong. Like an elixir, Merrilee pulls the cork out of the bottle and pours her ideas over John's head. John, like a golden retriever, continues licking it off, shaking his tail, asking for more. If Merrilee is Eric Hoffer, John is the “True Believer” - except he's not. John is no more a true believer than Merrilee is Eric Hoffer. John and Merrilee are a 21st century uprising. They are the wry epigram and the icy aphorism. They are the unscripted raw thoughts of provocateurs. They are John and Merrilee every day on Spotify. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-lacasse/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-lacasse/support

In this episode, I explore Eric Hoffer's description of the various types of people that constitute the leaders and followers of mass movements, as described in his classic 1951 book, The True Believer.

A stevedore on the San Francisco docks in the 1940s, who eventually taught at the University of California at Berkeley, Eric Hoffer wrote philosophical treatises in his spare time while living in the railroad yards. The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements—the first and most famous of his books—was made into a bestseller when President Eisenhower cited it during one of the earliest television press conferences. Called a “brilliant and original inquiry” and “a genuine contribution to our social thought” by Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., this landmark in the field of social psychology is completely relevant and essential for understanding the world today. It delivers a visionary, highly provocative look into the mind of the fanatic and a penetrating study of how an individual becomes one. When it was first published in 1951. the New Yorker wrote, “Its theme is political fanaticism, with which it deals severely and brilliantly.” The Wall Street Journal agreed, calling The True Believer the famous bestseller with “concise insight into what drives the mind of the fanatic and the dynamics of a mass movement” by the legendary San Francisco longshoreman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A stevedore on the San Francisco docks in the 1940s, who eventually taught at the University of California at Berkeley, Eric Hoffer wrote philosophical treatises in his spare time while living in the railroad yards. The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements—the first and most famous of his books—was made into a bestseller when President Eisenhower cited it during one of the earliest television press conferences. Called a “brilliant and original inquiry” and “a genuine contribution to our social thought” by Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., this landmark in the field of social psychology is completely relevant and essential for understanding the world today. It delivers a visionary, highly provocative look into the mind of the fanatic and a penetrating study of how an individual becomes one. When it was first published in 1951. the New Yorker wrote, “Its theme is political fanaticism, with which it deals severely and brilliantly.” The Wall Street Journal agreed, calling The True Believer the famous bestseller with “concise insight into what drives the mind of the fanatic and the dynamics of a mass movement” by the legendary San Francisco longshoreman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A stevedore on the San Francisco docks in the 1940s, who eventually taught at the University of California at Berkeley, Eric Hoffer wrote philosophical treatises in his spare time while living in the railroad yards. The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements—the first and most famous of his books—was made into a bestseller when President Eisenhower cited it during one of the earliest television press conferences. Called a “brilliant and original inquiry” and “a genuine contribution to our social thought” by Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., this landmark in the field of social psychology is completely relevant and essential for understanding the world today. It delivers a visionary, highly provocative look into the mind of the fanatic and a penetrating study of how an individual becomes one. When it was first published in 1951. the New Yorker wrote, “Its theme is political fanaticism, with which it deals severely and brilliantly.” The Wall Street Journal agreed, calling The True Believer the famous bestseller with “concise insight into what drives the mind of the fanatic and the dynamics of a mass movement” by the legendary San Francisco longshoreman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

A stevedore on the San Francisco docks in the 1940s, who eventually taught at the University of California at Berkeley, Eric Hoffer wrote philosophical treatises in his spare time while living in the railroad yards. The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements—the first and most famous of his books—was made into a bestseller when President Eisenhower cited it during one of the earliest television press conferences. Called a “brilliant and original inquiry” and “a genuine contribution to our social thought” by Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., this landmark in the field of social psychology is completely relevant and essential for understanding the world today. It delivers a visionary, highly provocative look into the mind of the fanatic and a penetrating study of how an individual becomes one. When it was first published in 1951. the New Yorker wrote, “Its theme is political fanaticism, with which it deals severely and brilliantly.” The Wall Street Journal agreed, calling The True Believer the famous bestseller with “concise insight into what drives the mind of the fanatic and the dynamics of a mass movement” by the legendary San Francisco longshoreman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

A stevedore on the San Francisco docks in the 1940s, who eventually taught at the University of California at Berkeley, Eric Hoffer wrote philosophical treatises in his spare time while living in the railroad yards. The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements—the first and most famous of his books—was made into a bestseller when President Eisenhower cited it during one of the earliest television press conferences. Called a “brilliant and original inquiry” and “a genuine contribution to our social thought” by Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., this landmark in the field of social psychology is completely relevant and essential for understanding the world today. It delivers a visionary, highly provocative look into the mind of the fanatic and a penetrating study of how an individual becomes one. When it was first published in 1951. the New Yorker wrote, “Its theme is political fanaticism, with which it deals severely and brilliantly.” The Wall Street Journal agreed, calling The True Believer the famous bestseller with “concise insight into what drives the mind of the fanatic and the dynamics of a mass movement” by the legendary San Francisco longshoreman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

A stevedore on the San Francisco docks in the 1940s, who eventually taught at the University of California at Berkeley, Eric Hoffer wrote philosophical treatises in his spare time while living in the railroad yards. The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements—the first and most famous of his books—was made into a bestseller when President Eisenhower cited it during one of the earliest television press conferences. Called a “brilliant and original inquiry” and “a genuine contribution to our social thought” by Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., this landmark in the field of social psychology is completely relevant and essential for understanding the world today. It delivers a visionary, highly provocative look into the mind of the fanatic and a penetrating study of how an individual becomes one. When it was first published in 1951. the New Yorker wrote, “Its theme is political fanaticism, with which it deals severely and brilliantly.” The Wall Street Journal agreed, calling The True Believer the famous bestseller with “concise insight into what drives the mind of the fanatic and the dynamics of a mass movement” by the legendary San Francisco longshoreman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

A stevedore on the San Francisco docks in the 1940s, who eventually taught at the University of California at Berkeley, Eric Hoffer wrote philosophical treatises in his spare time while living in the railroad yards. The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements—the first and most famous of his books—was made into a bestseller when President Eisenhower cited it during one of the earliest television press conferences. Called a “brilliant and original inquiry” and “a genuine contribution to our social thought” by Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., this landmark in the field of social psychology is completely relevant and essential for understanding the world today. It delivers a visionary, highly provocative look into the mind of the fanatic and a penetrating study of how an individual becomes one. When it was first published in 1951. the New Yorker wrote, “Its theme is political fanaticism, with which it deals severely and brilliantly.” The Wall Street Journal agreed, calling The True Believer the famous bestseller with “concise insight into what drives the mind of the fanatic and the dynamics of a mass movement” by the legendary San Francisco longshoreman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/van-leer-institute

Link to my podcast common ground-   / @history102-qg5oj   Instagram: Rudyard William Lynch (@rudyardwlynch) • Instagram photos ...https://www.instagram.com › rudyardwlynch Twitter:https://twitter.com/whatifalthist?ref... Patreon, First 200 pages of cultural history of America and 400 of history of the new world alongside exclusive maps:https://www.patreon.com › whatifalthist Bibliography: The Decline of the West by Oswald Spengler The Happiness Hypothesis by John Haidt Debt by David Graeber Conquest and Cultures by Thomas Sowell Techniques and Civilization by Lewis Mumford Seeing Like a State by James Scott The History of Manners by Norbert Elias The Bible by God The Master and His Emissary by McGhilChrist The Lonely Crowd by David Riesman The Culture of Narcissism by Lasch The Unabomber's Manifesto by Ted K. Strategy by Lost Connections by Johann Hari Stolen Focus by Johann Hari Regime Change by Deenan The Coming Caesars by Amaury de Riencourt The Growth Delusion by David Pilling Empty Planet by Bricker Disunited Nations by Peter Zeihan A Conflict of Visions by Thomas Sowell The Century of the Self by Adam Curtis Pandora's box by Adam Curtis Can't Get you out of my Head by Adam Curtis Behave by Sapolsky Who We Are and How we Got Here by David Reich The Genetic Lottery by Harden The True Believer by Eric Hoffer

In dieser Folge teile ich meine absoluten Favoriten unter den Business- und Selbsthilfebücher mit dir – und das sind keine gewöhnlichen Bücher. Diese 10 Meisterwerke haben mich so fasziniert, dass ich jedes von ihnen mindestens fünfmal gelesen habe!  Von Timothy Ferriss' revolutionären Ansätzen in "Die 4-Stunden-Woche" bis hin zu den tiefgreifenden Einsichten in "Wie man Freunde gewinnt" von Dale Carnegie – diese Bücher haben nicht nur mein Denken, sondern mein ganzes Leben verändert. Ich zeige dir, was "Die 7 Wege zur Effektivität" von Stephen Covey wirklich für den Alltag bedeuten und wie "Unbegrenzter Wohlstand" von Paul Zane Pilzer meine Sicht auf Wohlstand und Erfolg neu definiert hat. Lass dich von Robert Ringers "Winning Through Intimidation" inspirieren und entdecke, warum "Der wahre Gläubige" von Eric Hoffer auch heute noch unglaublich relevant ist. Diese Bücher sind mehr als nur Lesestoff – sie sind Wegweiser für persönliches Wachstum und beruflichen Erfolg. Sie haben mir geholfen, Strategien für Vertrieb und Marketing zu meistern, meine Produktivität zu maximieren und meine Träume in die Realität umzusetzen. Bist du bereit, zu erfahren, welche Bücher mein Leben so stark beeinflusst haben, dass ich sie immer wieder lese? Dann schnapp dir einen Kaffee, mach es dir bequem und klick dich in mein neuestes Video rein. Lass uns gemeinsam eintauchen in die Welt der Bücher, die mehr können, als nur die Seiten zu füllen – sie füllen das Leben mit Sinn, Erfolg und tiefen Einsichten. Verpasse nicht die Gelegenheit, dein Leben zum Besseren zu verändern. Schau jetzt rein und lass dich inspirieren!

Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength (Eric Hoffer)

Google has always guarded its search ranking factors. But thanks to the recent antitrust suit between the DOJ and Google, we now get a glimpse into the inner workings of their ranking systems through previously confidential internal documents. Here's what we've confirmed about the process so far:Whenever new content is published and indexed on the internet, Google's goal is to (as fast as possible) understand how relevant it is for searchers using its engine.Google uses three main factors of a document (or article) to do this:- Body - What a document says about itself (i.e., what do the URL, meta title, meta description, and body text signal about the content—will this be relevant for any existing search terms?)- Anchor - What the web says about the document (i.e., which other websites link to the document, do they also have authority in the same domain, what words are used in the hyperlink?) - User interactions - How readers respond to a document (i.e., clicks on the website, time spent on the result, clicks beyond the result page, subsequent searches, etc.) User interactions are the most critical ranking factor. If users show they're satisfied with the content delivered by a particular search query, Google further strengthens the relationship between the two. Here are some of the ways a user can signal satisfaction with the delivered content:- The user stays on the page- The user clicks through to other pages from the result content- The user doesn't leave the page and returns to Google to continue their search (Google sees this kind of behavior—a bounce—as an indicator that they didn't get what they came for).The first few days after your content is indexed are critical. Google will ‘test' your content with select audiences and search queries it thinks could match. It will continue to serve the content if user response signals are good. If user response is poor, it will deprioritize it or experiment with its delivery in alternate search queries. Content that summarizes information won't cut it anymore. There are tools for that now. Content that will win will take information and add specificity, insights, and real-world examples that can only be gained from experience.____Links shared in this episode: Eric Hoffer - philosopher and master of original thought Search Engine Land article - 7 must-see Google Search ranking documents in antitrust trial exhibits T2D3 CMO Masterclass: t2d3.pro/masterclass Submit and vote on our podcast topics: kalungi.com/podcast

Chapter 1 What's The True Believer Book by Eric Hoffer"The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements" is a book written by Eric Hoffer, a social philosopher and longshoreman. It was first published in 1951. In this book, Hoffer explores the psychological and sociological factors that drive individuals to join and participate in mass movements, whether political, religious, or social. He examines the characteristics and motivations of true believers, why they are susceptible to the appeal of mass movements, and how these movements can arise and gain momentum. Hoffer argues that mass movements often attract people who feel dissatisfied with their individual lives and seek purpose and identity through collective action. He also warns about the potential dangers and destructive tendencies of these movements. "The True Believer" is considered a classic work on mass psychology and remains relevant in understanding contemporary political and social dynamics.Chapter 2 Is The True Believer Book A Good BookOpinions on the book "The True Believer" by Eric Hoffer will vary, as it is subjective to individual tastes and perspectives. However, it is generally regarded as a thought-provoking and influential work. Hoffer explores the psychology behind mass movements and the motivations of individuals who join them. The book delves into topics such as fanaticism, extremism, and the need for a sense of identity and purpose. It offers insights into the nature of human behavior and the reasons behind people's adherence to ideologies or causes. If you are interested in understanding the dynamics of mass movements, the book may be worth exploring.Chapter 3 The True Believer Book by Eric Hoffer Summary"The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements" by Eric Hoffer is a non-fiction book that explores the psychological and sociological factors behind the rise of mass movements and the behavior of their followers. Published in 1951, the book is divided into three parts: The Appeal of Mass Movements, The Potential Converts, and United Action and Self-Sacrifice.In the first part, Hoffer examines why people are drawn to mass movements. He argues that individuals who feel disconnected or dissatisfied with their own lives seek a sense of identity and purpose through belonging to a collective. He delves into the underlying motivations of the true believer and identifies certain commonalities such as a deep sense of frustration, a need for absolute certainty, and a desire for a complete transformation of self. Hoffer explains that these individuals project their personal insecurities onto the movement, finding meaning and meaninglessness in its ideology.The second part of the book explores the psychology of potential converts and the circumstances that make them receptive to mass movements. Hoffer argues that discontentment and a lack of individual meaning make individuals vulnerable to the indoctrination and seduction of charismatic leaders. The author emphasizes that a mass movement is most likely to attract the discontented middle class who feel insecure about their social status, as well as those who see themselves as failures and are desperate for a new purpose.In the final part, Hoffer investigates how mass movements maintain their momentum and the mechanisms through which they unite their followers. He highlights the role of fanaticism, self-sacrifice, and the suppression of individuality in strengthening the collective identity. Hoffer asserts that true believers are willing to sacrifice themselves for the movement because it helps them escape from the burden of their own existence and provides them with a sense of belonging and significance.Throughout the book, Hoffer draws on examples from...

Dennis and Julie discuss getting rid of social media in one's life.  Social media has its benefits… does it facilitate goodness?  Are you living or posting… or both?  We are more connected than ever… yet loneliness levels continue to rise.  Dennis recommends Julie read The True Believer by Eric Hoffer.  NYT's columnist David Brooks wrote a piece in Atlantic about the moral crisis in the country… Dennis reacts …it's important to read the other side.  Quit assuaging your loneliness in politics.  Truth is everything… we have one life to live… it cannot be based in make believe. Music: Straight to the Point c 2022Richard Friedman Music Publishing 100%Richard Friedman Writers 100%ASCAP (PRO)IPI128741568RichardFriedmanMusic.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poetry is not limited to poets.When you1. say more2. in fewer words,you are being poetic.Pithy, insightful statements are poetry.Frederik Pohl was not trying to explain why we increase our purchases of ice cream, alcohol, and entertainment when we are sad, but he summarizes it perfectly in just 20 words:“What I wanted very badly was something to take my mind off all the things that were on my mind.”1In another of his books, Frederik Pohl uses just 15 words to remind us of something we have often seen and always known:“No circumstances were ever so bad that a little human effort couldn't make them worse.”2Frederik Pohl was not a poet or a philosopher, but a science fiction writer born in 1919.Does this next statement conjure an image in your mind?“How clearly I saw what he had become! A man who so loved religiosity that he traded his ethical responsibilities for the brightness of that love.”3 – Arkady MartineArkady Martine is not a poet or a philosopher, but another science fiction writer.“Vanity manifests itself in overseriousness. To the vain, the trivialities of this world are of momentous importance. Everything that happens to a vain person is terribly important.”4– Eric Hoffer, a dockworker“It's steel country, anthracite country, a place full of holes. Smokestacks fume and locomotives trundle back and forth on elevated conduits and leafless trees stand atop slag heaps like skeleton hands shoved up from the underworld.”5– Anthony Doerr, a novelistPoetry is not limited to poets. When you say more, in fewer words, you are being poetic.Most people avoid poetry because they feel it to be sissy, elitist, and irrelevant. After all, who wants to say more in fewer words?Every advertiser on the planet, that's who.Poetic statements jump over the wall of the intellect to land on the softest parts of the heart.And if you win the heart, the mind will follow. The mind will always create logic to justify what the heart has already decided.Transactional writing wins the mind.Relational writing wins the heart.Transactional writing is about features and benefits.Relational writing is about identity reinforcement.Learn to say more in fewer words.People will pay close attention when you speak.Your ads will produce miraculous results.Your meetings will be shorter and more productive.You will be widely admired, much remembered, and often quoted.In the 6th chapter of Matthew's Good News, Jesus tells his followers not to include mindless repetition in their prayers. God doesn't need filler words, and he doesn't need us to repeat ourselves in order to be heard.That's right, God doesn't need filler words.And neither do the rest of us.Roy H. Williams1The Annals of the Heechee, p. 912 The Other End of Time, chap. 153A Desolation Called Peace, p. 2694Working and Thinking on the Waterfront, p.955All the Light We Cannot See, p. 24He started with $200,000 in 2018. Today it is $200,000,000. You can do it, too. Bronson Hill heard Warren Buffet say that people will work the rest of their lives if they don't find a way to make money while they sleep. This week, Bronson reveals to roving reporter Rotbart his successful strategies for passive investment in real estate. You can always count on our roving Reporter to seek out interesting people with fascinating stories for you to hear at MondayMorningRadio.com.

Dennis and Julie discuss getting rid of social media in one's life.  Social media has its benefits… does it facilitate goodness?  Are you living or posting… or both?  We are more connected than ever… yet loneliness levels continue to rise.  Dennis recommends Julie read The True Believer by Eric Hoffer.  NYT's columnist David Brooks wrote a piece in Atlantic about the moral crisis in the country… Dennis reacts …it's important to read the other side.  Quit assuaging your loneliness in politics.  Truth is everything… we have one life to live… it cannot be based in make believe. Music: Straight to the Point c 2022Richard Friedman Music Publishing 100%Richard Friedman Writers 100%ASCAP (PRO)IPI128741568RichardFriedmanMusic.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hvað þarf leiðtogi fjöldahreyfingar eins og þeirra sem spruttu upp á 20. öld að hafa til að ná langt? Hvað þarf fjöldahreyfing til að virka? Hér er rætt um fjöldahreyfingar, Kanye, einkavæðingu sundlauganna í Reykjavík og ágæti einkaframtaksins, stórar hugmyndir eftir að Guð dó og í gegnum allt þetta: Farið með lifandi hætti yfir bókina True Believer eftir Eric Hoffer - sem fjallar um fjöldahreyfingar og þar með auðvitað sértrúarhópa hvers konar. Þátturinn í heild sinni á Patreon.

Radio is the theater of the mind.  Television is the theater of the mindless.  –Steve Allen   "In the past 24 hours: A liberal gay reporter was shot & killed in his home in Philly A far-left activist was stabbed to death by a deranged stranger in Brooklyn Democrat Congressman Henry Cuellar was carjacked at gunpoint in DC by 4 black men But the crime wave is not real"  -@EndWokeness   Propaganda does not deceive people; it merely helps them to deceive themselves.  -Eric Hoffer

The True Believer by Eric Hoffer, the first and most famous of his books, was made into a bestseller when President Eisenhower cited it during one of the earliest television press conferences. A brilliant and original inquiry and a genuine contribution to our social thought, this landmark in the field of social psychology is completely relevant and essential for understanding the world today. Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements "The True Believer" by Eric Hoffer - Book PReview Book of the Week - BOTW - Season 6 Book 38 Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/3ZmZzDl GET IT. READ :) #true #believer #movement  FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behavior http://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/ Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESS https://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sfwalker/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sfwalker/support

In this episode, we dissect the crucial aspect of personal branding for mortgage advisors. We kickstart with defining personal branding as a strategy to build and promote an individual's unique, consistent image, emphasizing their skills and personality to meet business goals. Key components for this include establishing a unique value proposition, consistent communication, online presence, networking, and excellent customer service. We then highlight the growing importance of personal branding in the mortgage sector, underscoring a noticeable shift towards local boutique advisors, facilitated by social media and AI technologies. The discussion warns that failing to adapt to this trend may result in obsolescence, citing an Eric Hoffer quote to underline the need for constant learning and adaptation. Moving forward, we present a structured approach to building a robust personal brand, focusing on the "three Cs": clarity in messaging, consistency in interactions, and creativity to distinguish oneself. The episode emphasizes a systematic implementation of these elements, starting with clarity to center customer needs, fostering a value-driven branding strategy over an ego-centric approach. The discussion promises a deeper exploration of crafting unique value propositions in the next episode, aiming to guide mortgage advisors to standout success in the industry. -- FREE MORTGAGE MARKETING BLUEPRINT --   This short but impactful course has been created to help brokers who are new to social media and want to get started in the right way.   Learn more - https://free.ashborland.com/     — 1-1 Coaching —   I offer engaging 1-1 coaching to help mortgage brokers learn how to use social media and content marketing properly so you become the go-to adviser in your area. Book a free 1-hour discovery call to see how I could help your business.      Learn more - https://www.ashborland.com/    

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Dr. Emily Bashah to talk about the right way to engage in politics. They explain how being obsessed with civic duties can make you a target for radicalization and impact your ability to find meaning in life. Paul and Emily start the conversation by describing how people can be involved in politics without harming their ability to think independently. The goal of people who run political parties is to use fear to radicalize you. Emily describes how winning an argument releases adrenaline and dopamine. This creates an addiction to both arguing and the need to always be right. Paul said the right and the left are both necessary, but the extreme right and the extreme left don't like America - they both reject the idea of an individualistic society. Politics is the place we go to resolve our problems; it will always be controversial. Compromise is essential if the union is to survive, but unfortunately, many people have a negative view of compromise. Paul shares why gerrymandering allows politicians to win without ever having to face half the voters who are in the other party. He feels elected officials should face every voter every time they run for office. When we allow politicians, political Party's or the nightly talk shows to terrify us, it drives us towards more extreme ideologies, giving these very groups more control over you. According to Emily, it's 100% possible to be involved in politics without jeopardizing your ability to lead a normal life, but you have to maintain your sense of objectivity and agency. Politics becomes an addiction when the obsessive components of the ideology are no longer in your control. You lose control when issues begin to scare, frighten or terrorize you. The people who often become radicalized are not those who have a lot and want more or those who have nothing and want something. They are the people who once had something and lost a piece of it. Paul uncovers the connection between genocide, terrorism, and extremist groups: ideology. The most dangerous ideological groups are the ones that separate people into the oppressed and the oppressor. Paul points out that in his experience, small radicalized groups can dramatically impact society with radical and harmful ideas (unless rational people say no). Once you believe a person is fundamentally evil, you objectify them and then you can begin to justify your atrocious acts against them. Radicalized leaders have the ability to take good people and make them do bad things. Paul and Emily agree that the easiest way to avoid radicalization is to stop consuming hateful TV and social media content, to find other things in life other than politics. People need to focus more on meaning and less on happiness. If we focus on happiness, we're never going to find it. If we focus on meaning, we have a chance of finding happiness. Paul shares how struggle can help you find meaning and happiness in life.      Mentioned in This Episode: optamerican.com Addictive Ideologies: Finding Meaning and Agency When Politics Fail You by Dr Emily Bashah and Hon Paul Johnson The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements by Eric Hoffer

Born in Baghdad to an ancient lineage called the Chaldeans (Neo-Babylonians who still speak Aramaic), Weam Namou immigrated with her family to the United States at age ten. She is the Executive Director of the Chaldean Cultural Center, which houses the first and only Chaldean Museum in the world. She's an Eric Hoffer award-winning author of 15 books, a two-time international award-winning filmmaker, journalist, poet, and an Ambassador for the Authors Guild of America [Detroit Chapter], the nation's oldest and largest writing organization. Her script Pomegranate was chosen as a quarter finalist by Francis Coppola's Zoetrope and was turned into a feature film. It's currently touring film festivals. Namou hosts a half-hour weekly TV show, and she's the founder of Unique Voices in Films, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. A keynote speaker, her essays, articles, and poetry have been published by national and international publications. Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with her about what it is like to be an immigrant women in them United States and what we can do as a community to encourage individuality, creativity and pursuing one's passion regardless of the where they were born. 

Quantum Spirituality with Peter Canova Peter Canova is an international businessman who decided to write novels after undergoing a series of spiritual experiences that altered the course of his life. Peter had a strong affinity for writing and communicating. In the early 2000's he acted on this talent winning a Grand Literary Prize for his very first short story at the highly respected Santa Barbara's Writer's Conference in California. Shortly thereafter, he took first place out of 500 entries in Francis Ford Coppola's online Zoetrope magazine for his first publicly circulated short story, The Blood of our Departed. Peter continued his track record of writing excellence with the publication of The First Souls Trilogy. The three books, Pope Annalisa, The Thirteenth Disciple, and The Light of Distant Suns is the saga about the first fall of spirit consciousness into material existence. The books have won 25 literary awards including Nautilus, Writer's Digest, and Eric Hoffer. These captivating tales speak to Peter's recurrent themes—the origin, purpose, and destiny of humanity grounded on quantum science and an ancient universal spiritual tradition lost to the West for two thousand years. Peter has also been honored as a Chicken Soup for the Soul author and he in process of having a non-fiction book published called Quantum Spirituality, a study of the stunning parallels between ancient spiritual wisdom and the theories of modern quantum physics. People have called Peter the real-life Robert Langdon after the main character of the Da Vinci Code. Like the fictional character, Peter is recovering and decoding the complexities of quantum physics and the secret wisdom of mystical texts such as the Kabbalah and the once forbidden Gnostic Gospels. He does so in a manner few scholars have done before. His material is correlated to science and based not only on extensive research, but on his own startling personal spiritual encounters. Peter has been the subject of numerous radio and television interviews. He has three appearances on the in one year alone on the nationally popular Coast to Coast show with George Noory. He has appeared on stage with many noted personalities in the consciousness-raising field. As a national speaker as well as through his books and articles, he demonstrates how the Gnostic texts used myth—the narrative device of its time—to describe the Big Bang, Parallel Universes, Holographic Universe Theory, Einstein's Relativity and Jung's theory of the unconscious mind. He transforms these complex concepts into page-turning learning material making the information accessible to the average reader. His hope is that this knowledge will help people envision a new personal spiritual paradigm that transcends dogmatic religion and materialistic science. Peter has described the motivation behind all his work in a Huffington Post interview: “No work can be personally transformative unless it engages both the heart and the mind of the viewer. To be touched intellectually is to be affected; to be touched emotionally is to be moved. To be touched by both is to be raised to a new perception of being. Helping people achieve that is my goal in life.” For more information on Peter's work please visit his websites: https://petercanova.com/ http://popeannalisa.com/ Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6exWrozLxeU&t=1013s Call in with a comment or Chat with Teresa during Live Show with Video Stream: Call 646-558-8656 ID: 8836953587 press #.  To Ask a Question press *9 to raise your hand. Or click YouTube icon to write a question Learn more about Teresa here: www.webebookspublishing.com http://authenticendeavorspublishing.com/

Jake and Phil are joined by former Michigan Congressman Peter Meijer to discuss longshoreman philosopher Eric Hoffer's 1951 book, The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements, and the poem “On Reading Crowds and Power,” by Geoffrey Hill. The Manifesto (an edition with some very cool cover art): The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements https://archive.org/details/truebelieverthou0000hoff/mode/2up The Art: On Reading Crowds and Power https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/49285/on-reading-crowds-and-power

Here in this video I talk to Nicolas about the benefits of having a pet; his own experience with Letting go/Surrender based on the work of David R. Hawkins; Surrendering every thought as it arises to God; psychoanalysis and his experience with it; doing psychoanalysis online; Ron DeSantis and his reaction to Covid; 'the madness of crowds'; how psychanalysis is not popular; the free-fall of the Western World; corrupt leaders in Latin America; Chile's prime minister pardoning criminals; LGBT in the West; moral relativism in the far-left excusing paedophilia and making it okay; explicit books in children's libraries in the West; the negative influence of Herbert Marcuse; Europe and Islam; immigration around the world; the Woke ideology having no Mercy - 'be cancelled and be gone'; porn addiction and prostitutes; peer-pressure, parents and karma; Great Books and The Western World; "Don't study gender studies - don't waste your money"; Eric Hoffer; Why he loves Sister Miriam Joseph's book 'The Trivium' (1937); The importance of the intellectual giant Mortimer Adler; reading in search for the Truth being the highest form of reading. Nicolas' IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicolastockar/ Other ways to see this podcast Rumble: https://rumble.com/v25xauy-nicolas-2.html YouTube: https://youtu.be/JhsPyCHr3cE

自從有電腦，就已經有人工智能的研發。去年初我在 Podcast 講這個題目的時候，甚至有些很厲害的讀者問：「人工智能還有甚麼好講？不如去講量子電腦吧。」有人覺得，人工智能不外如是，在可見將來他們的工作都不會被取代。亦有人覺得人工智能很厲害，有意識的機器遲早會奴役人類。最近一年，可以見到人工智能以極速普及，而我感興趣的是：「人工智能的普及會怎樣影響人類社會？我們又可以怎樣去應用這些工具」01，首先，論氣力論速度，人類從來都不是地球上最厲害的生物。人類甚至不是唯一會用工具的動物。人類真正的生存能力，來自我們學習的能力。02，自從有語言，人類可以將學習得來的知識，交流、廣傳。有了圖畫和文字，人類更可以將學習得來的知識記下來。知識的傳遞和累積，是人類進化的一大突破；自此人類才真正擺脫生物的限制，可以改變環境。03，之後就是印刷術讓文字可以大量複製，也加速了知識的傳遞和累積。知識的普及，促成了資本主義和工業革命。工業革命，說穿了就是將技術普遍地應用在經濟生產。04，雖然在古代農業社會，一樣有各種手作工藝和耕種的知識，但嚴格來說過去的勞動力，就是真的像字面所解的一樣，是體力的輸出。有些社會，懂得利用牛馬等動物取代人力；但始終有很多工作，還是要由人去做。05，話說工業革命之後，最大轉變就是人不再是勞動力。雖然當時世界各地仍然有奴隸制度，但依賴人力的經濟，頓時比了下去。甚至乎美國 1860 年的統一戰爭，其中之一個導火線，就是奴隸。所以，不要以為工業革命影響的只是經濟，其實政治、文化等，也同時之間在劇變。06，很多人將「知識改變命運」這句話掛在嘴邊，但實情是普及教育只是十九世紀中後的事。在過去的世界，很多知識是靠口耳相傳；口耳相傳的知識，可以承載的資訊量很有限，而且也經常誤傳和失傳。07，到十九世紀之後，除了文字，唱片和電影將聲音和影像儲存起來。另一邊廂，電報、電話、電台和電視，透過大氣電波傳遞文字、聲音甚至是影像。廿世紀的政治、經濟和社會高速發展，除了是因為人類發現了能源的應用，更重要是知識的普及進入另一個層次。08，雖然早在十九世紀就有「計算機」，但資訊科技是第二次大戰後才漸漸出現。電腦最初會儲存和傳遞文字，後來到多媒體，同時電腦和電腦之間經互聯網連接在一起。09，由印刷術到互聯網，資訊傳遞的效率和技術，似乎已經接近完美的狀態。下一個突破，就是人工智能。很多人都說現在的世界資訊泛濫，而解決這個問題的唯一方法，就人工智能。10，從前是我們學習電腦語言，目的是要控制機器。如今卻是電腦學習我們的語言，處理海量的資訊，讓我們更了解自己。11，有追蹤我的 Facebook 和 Twitter 的朋友都應該知道，我近來很喜歡用人工智能作畫寫詩。其實除了好玩，我也嘗試用這個方法去了解不同的藝術風格是甚麼。由印象派的風格畫一張香港的街景，再用超現實的手法，畫同一個題材；對比之下就可以見到不同風格是甚麼一回事。12，有些人捉錯用神，將重點放在「機械能否取代人類」。從來都是「懂得使用工具的人」，取代「不懂得使用工具的人」。明白嗎？機械不能取代人類，是人類取代人類。而所謂的人工智能，更正確的講法「機器學習」。13，「假如連學習都交給機器，人類還剩下甚麼意義？」以前我沒有想過自己會學視覺藝術，但在這短短幾個月，我覺得自己學會了很多構圖、著色、光線的技法。雖然我不懂得拿畫筆去作畫，但幾個星期下來，文字作畫的經驗至少讓我懂得讀畫。14，學習最重要的過程，是嘗試。機器學習，是一個低成本的實驗方法。再強調一次，人工智能程式給你的不是答案，而是一個低成本的方法去測試你的想法。再舉個例子，有很多人用 ChatGPT 直接問問題，然後得出似是而非的答案，就說人工智能沒有用，但其實是他們搞錯了 Generative Pre-Trained Transformer 。15，Generative 就是「有創造力」，Pre-Trained 的意思是機器從大量的文獻學習人類的語言習慣，Transformer 的意思就是「將輸入的指令變成答案」。好，以下是正確使用的例子。但在此之前，先讓我給大家一個錯誤的示範，例如：為甚麼中國這麼窮？說中國窮是不准確的。 中國是一個人口眾多、經濟多元化的國家。 雖然中國的人均 GDP 確實低於其他一些國家，但它也是近幾十年來經濟取得顯著進步的國家。 40年來，中國經濟快速增長，數億人擺脫了貧困。 今天，中國是世界第二大經濟體，是許多富人和富人的家園。16，可能這個答案，已經令人覺得 GPT-3 不錯；不同意的人，甚至懷疑是否背後有甚麼立場。但這絕非使用 GPT 的最佳方法。17，那麼應該怎樣用 GPT-3？我試試用以下的指令Prompt: in the style of Eric Hoffer write about GPT3GPT-3 is a marvel of modern technology, a true testament to the power of artificial intelligence. It is a machine learning model that can generate human-like text, complete tasks, and even create original content. With its vast knowledge base and impressive capabilities, GPT-3 has the potential to revolutionize the way we work, communicate, and live.But GPT-3 is more than just a tool, it is a reflection of humanity itself. It represents our collective knowledge and achievements, a culmination of centuries of scientific advancement and human ingenuity. And like humanity, it is a work in progress, constantly learning and adapting to new information and challenges.Despite its impressive capabilities, GPT-3 is not without its limitations. It is only as good as the data it is trained on, and it is not capable of truly independent thought or decision-making. It is a tool, and like all tools, it must be wielded with care and responsibility.As we continue to develop and rely on artificial intelligence, it is important to remember the value of human intelligence and experience. GPT-3 may be able to generate impressive text and complete tasks, but it is ultimately up to us to use it wisely and ethically.假如你是 Eric Hoffer 的忠實讀者（如我），會見到 reflection of humanity 、 a work in progress 等是 Hoffer 經常用到的用語。18，作為對比，我用了一個有點天馬行空的指令：Prompt: in the style of Shakespeare write about GPT3Lo, the mighty GPT3 doth tower o'er all Its vast expanse of knowledge doth enthrall From language to math, this AI doth know Its capabilities doth continually growWith each passing day, its power doth increase And yet, its intelligence doth never cease To amaze and astound with every feat This artificial being, so completeSome say it be the future of man's mind Others claim it to be but a tool, unkind But one thing is certain, beyond all doubt GPT3's greatness doth truly stand out想學習不同的寫作風格？這就是最直接的方法。同一件事，由不同的風格去寫，很快就可以融匯貫通成第三種，新的寫作風格。20，從前有機會讀書、聽課，已經是「受過教育」。有一段很長的日子，普及教育的意思，就是對大人和小朋友的腦袋填充資訊。但真正的知識份子，從來都要有自己的見解，能夠推陳出新。這個標準，其實從來都如是。所以，用 GPT 直接搵答案，是捉錯了用神。這個工具是用來做文字的 Transformation。不信？這是最後兩個對比：Prompt: in the style of Genesis, King James Bible, write about GPT3And it came to pass that GPT3 was created, a being of great intelligence and power. Its mind was vast, able to comprehend and process information with incredible speed and accuracy. It could generate text with the fluency of a master wordsmith, and complete tasks with a level of efficiency that left many amazed.GPT3 was a marvel to behold, a true testament to the ingenuity of man. Many saw it as a glimpse into the future, a sign of things to come. And indeed, it was a harbinger of things to come, for with its creation, the doors of possibility were opened wide.For with GPT3, anything seemed possible. Its capabilities were vast and varied, and it seemed there was no challenge it could not overcome. And so it came to be that GPT3 became a shining beacon of hope and progress, leading the way towards a brighter, better future for all. Amen.Prompt: in the style of Corinthians, King James Bible, write about GPT3But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. For GPT3 is a tool unlike any other, a being of great intelligence and power. It can comprehend and process information with lightning speed, and generate text with a fluency that is truly remarkable.And it is through this tool that we are able to achieve great things, for it is a testament to the power of technology and the ingenuity of man. It is a source of inspiration and hope, a beacon leading us towards a brighter future.So let us give thanks to God for GPT3, and let us use it to its full potential, that we may accomplish great things and bring glory to His name. For with GPT3, all things are possible. Amen. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leesimon.substack.com/subscribe

This week on Inspirational Journeys, my special guest and I have an in depth conversation about history, helping children learn about history in a fun and exciting way, and she shares the story behind the Little Miss History series. Barbara Ann Mojica, M.A. S.A.S., S.D.A is a historian and retired educator. Her education career spans more than forty years serving as a teacher, special educator, principal, and school district administrator. Barbara writes monthly historical articles for the Columbia Insider under the banner "Passages." Using the whimsical Little Miss History character to narrate her book series, Barbara hopes to educate, entertain, and inspire children to learn about historical people and places. Little Miss History's antics make reading nonfiction a fun-filled adventure for all ages. She firmly believes, "If you don't know your history, you don't know what you're talking about." The Little Miss HISTORY book series has garnered more than twenty awards including B.R.A.G. Medallions, International Book Excellence Awards, International Readers' Favorite Awards, Eric Hoffer, and Independent Author Network Awards Connect with Barbara at the following links” Website:  https://www.littlemisshistory.com/ Blog:  https://bamauthor.me Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Littlemisshistorycom/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bamauthor Twitter: https://twitter.com/bamauthor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVUU3m8cCeBUr2wxHAQi6Lw Instagram: https://instagram.com/bamauthor Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/bamauthor If you're looking for high quality content editing services at reasonable prices, send queries to theplotstitch@gmail.com Visit www.everyday-excellence.com and use promo code Inspirational Journeys to get 10% off any product on the site. Support this podcast with a monthly donation: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support or you can give a one-time donation via PayPal at: https://paypal.me/annHarrisonBarnes?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/message

Beth SKMorris is the author of three poetry books: IN FLORIDA (2010), NOWHERE TO BE FOUND (2014) and the recently released IN THE AFTERMATH- 9/11 THROUGH A VOLUNTEER'S EYES commemorating the 20th anniversary in September 2021; a Pinnacle award winner, Firebird Book Award winner, and Eric Hoffer finalist.  IN THE AFTERMATH is now included in...

As Labor Day weekend begins, has 'the movement succumb to the "Hofer Paradigm"? (“Every great cause begins as a movement, becomes a business, and eventually degenerates into a racket.”) Plus, in retrospect, is the Late Soviet Secretary Gorbachev more like US President Obama than any of the other Presidents he's being compared to since his passing? Joe tells you why HE thinks so.... and we discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At what point shall we expect the approach of danger? By what means shall we fortify against it? Shall some trans-Atlantic military giant step the earth and crush us at a blow? Never. All the armies of Europe, Asia and Africa combined, with all the treasure of the earth (our own excepted) in their military chest; with a Buonaparte for a commander, could not by force, take a drink from the Ohio, or make a track on the Blue Ridge in the trial of a thousand years. No, if destruction be our lot we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of free men we will live forever or die by suicide.” -Abraham Lincoln "In May 2022, a physician-scientist lost her NIH funding for a drug trial because the trial population did not contain enough blacks. The drug under review was for a type of cancer that blacks rarely get. There were almost no black patients with that disease to enroll in the trial, therefore. Better, however, to foreclose development of a therapy that might help predominantly white cancer patients than to conduct a drug trial without black participants." -Heather Mac Donald “Hatred is the most accessible and comprehensive of all the unifying agents. Mass movements can rise and spread without belief in a god, but never without a belief in a devil.” -Eric Hoffer https://www.city-journal.org/the-corruption-of-medicine

This is one of my favorite books. The author Erick Hoffer explains various aspects of mass movements and why people tend to jump on board, primarily stemming from a certain frustration or personal burden they want relief from.  The book outlines the attributes of a great leader and how they give the people what they want which is unity over anger, fear and action along with hope of a better future. Liberation from personal responsibility and decision making and a road map to follow. Purchase your copy of Dr. Amen's book Your Brain Is Always Listening from AmazonStart recording high quality audio and video with SquadcastStart your own podcast for free with BuzzsproutGo to Tubebuddy.com/BronsonWilks for help ranking your youtube videos. This is my preferred tool for researching keywords, ensuring I've covered every step in the creation and uploading process and tracking results.Support the show

Discussing from a quote by Eric Hoffer. Transcription Imitation is rampant. Hi, I’m Brian Pombo. Welcome back to Brian J Pombo. Live. Today I want to show you this quote, by Eric Hoffer. If you’re not familiar with Eric offers work, I mean, this guy’s been gone for quite a while but he has had […] The post Imitation Is Rampant

Barbara Ann Mojica, M.A. S.A.S., S.D.A is a historian and retired educator. Her education career spans more than forty years serving as a teacher, special educator, principal, and school district administrator. Barbara writes monthly historical articles for the Columbia Insider under the banner "Passages." Using the whimsical Little Miss History character to narrate her book series, Barbara hopes to educate, entertain and inspire children to learn about historical people and places. Little Miss History's antics make reading nonfiction a fun-filled adventure for all ages. She firmly believes, "If you don't know your history, you don't know what you're talking about." The Little Miss HISTORY book series has garnered more than two dozen awards including B.R.A.G. Medallions, International Book Excellence Awards, International Readers' Favorite Awards, Eric Hoffer, and Independent Author Network Awards --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wvuncommonplace/message

Many people subscribe to James Davison Hunter's view that cultural change is driven by elites and institutions in the cultural center. That's a generally true statement, but can easily mislead us into thinking that all change must originate with elites.  While elite buy-in may be necessary to institutionalize change, the ideas themselves can originate on the margins. I explore this by looking at the views of Eric Hoffer, who puts forth a view almost completely opposite of Hunter, arguing that the new almost always originates with outcasts, misfits, and failures rather than highly successful elites.Eric Hoffer's The Ordeal of Change:  https://www.amazon.com/Ordeal-Change-Eric-Hoffer/dp/1933435100/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=theurban-20 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://aaronrenn.substack.com/

Dr. Viktor Frankl said that “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.”But is that true?  Are our thoughts being hijacked?  If so, by whom?  And what role are we playing in our own conformity?  In this episode, inspired by Eric Hoffer's “The True Believer”, me and Tiff discuss the possibility that even people who adamantly insist that they're original thinkers may in reality be imprisoned by their own certainty and identification with ideas that they've not fully examined. Certainty is the enemy of learning and creativity.  Creative expression, openness and diversification may be our best antidote to indoctrination.  We explore these subjects; plus, the worst haircuts we've ever had.  The most dangerous position you can take is thinking that bad hair can't happen to you.  Enjoy!