Monthly Archives: December 2011

The best book for understanding North Korea

by Joshua Posted on December 31, 2011

North Korea fascinates us. Its leaders, their posturing and militarism, their economics, and more all fascinate us. Their belligerence puts them in the news often. Yet we know little about them. More than fascinating, they are globally important. They are … Continue reading →

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Examples of models: the Earth from several perspectives

by Joshua Posted on December 31, 2011

Yesterday I started with one of the simplest examples of models — maps. Today we’ll look at other models. The image below includes a model of the Earth. You might remember seeing models like this from school. It throws out … Continue reading →

Posted in Awareness, Blog, Evolutionary Psychology, Nature | Tagged awareness, emotions, environment, evolutionary psychology, models, motivation, nature, self-improvement, values | 1 Comment

Examples of models: maps

by Joshua Posted on December 30, 2011

My series on the Model covered models in general but didn’t give examples. My seminars cover examples, so the next few posts will cover some examples to illustrate some common models we all use. I have two goals: first to … Continue reading →

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Leadership opportunities in North Korea for U.S. Presidents

by Joshua Posted on December 30, 2011

Memorable, effective words: Ich bin ein Berliner! Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall! Two American Presidents were able to strike public relations coups with speeches in Berlin. In both cases they had limited ability to influence the Soviets, though they … Continue reading →

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More on kids’ understanding about eating meat

by Joshua Posted on December 29, 2011

Two weeks ago I wrote about how I felt all kids grow up liking animals and adults have to harden them to killing and eating them. I came across this Calvin and Hobbes cartoon today that, I think, illustrates my … Continue reading →

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Celebrations on a North Korea scale

by Joshua Posted on December 29, 2011

When North Korea holds an event, they do it on scales few others match, though they are announcing only their third leader since 1948, so you can understand their enthusiasm. Here is the site of the rally declaring Kim Jong-un’s … Continue reading →

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Communications skills exercises, part 10: voicing your self-talk

by Joshua Posted on December 28, 2011

I’ve found tremendous success with a conversation technique I developed recently. When you get it, it’s almost too simple to do, but it takes a practice to get it. And it can be scary at first. But with practice it … Continue reading →

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More mass crying at Kim Jong Il’s funeral

by Joshua Posted on December 28, 2011

Watching the funeral of Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang streaming over the internet, I see the main propaganda techniques they seem to prefer: Many images of Kim Jong Il and Kim Il Sung Rousing music Large crowds, or the appearance … Continue reading →

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Wrapping up reasonable talk on eating

by Joshua Posted on December 27, 2011

To wrap up this extended series on food, I’ll summarize most of it in the form of advice: Eat what you feel is right for you. The more you learn and think about food the more you’ll enjoy it. Anyone … Continue reading →

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The Vice Guide to North Korea teaches little and perpetuates pre-conceived notions

by Joshua Posted on December 27, 2011

I used to love Vice Magazine. I still like it a lot. Ten years ago or so I would scour the East Village for copies when it came out, back when no one knew to associate its back-cover American Apparel … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: December 2011

The best book for understanding North Korea

Examples of models: the Earth from several perspectives

Examples of models: maps

Leadership opportunities in North Korea for U.S. Presidents

More on kids’ understanding about eating meat

Celebrations on a North Korea scale

Communications skills exercises, part 10: voicing your self-talk

More mass crying at Kim Jong Il’s funeral

Wrapping up reasonable talk on eating

The Vice Guide to North Korea teaches little and perpetuates pre-conceived notions

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