REASON USES LOGIC TO SEEK TRUTH
Premise # 1 There is a boat =True
Premise # 2 Sunrise =True
Premise # 3 Boat rests in the water =True
Premise # 4 Beautiful, colorful =True
Conclusion: A beautiful picture of a boat resting in the water at sunrise = is True
Positive reasoning: For the purpose of this website is in the best interest of the earth, wildlife, and its people.
To fully understand the positive, it is helpful to understand negative emotions (negative reasoning). Most of our problems, not caused by nature can be pinned down to relationship problems based on faulty negative reasoning. It is important to have an intention to remain on a positive reasoning journey by using a positive problem-solving model while always searching for the causal root of problems and solving as best one can with the most positive solutions to problems. That path and journey, in my opinion, leads to greater awareness and success toward achieving mindfulness. Mindfulness can be self-actualization or possibly a level above self-actualization. A key component of reasoning is seeking truth while seeking truth is remaining as close to the facts as possible and staying informed by valid reliable sources.
Consider reasoning was never political until it became useful as propaganda.
Example. If Positive Reasoning is in the best interest of people and the earth, then,
1. Environmental Impact:
Is it positive for people and the earth to pollute, poison, or cause unnecessary harm to people or the earth?
This question highlights the tension between economic interests, industrial practices, and environmental well-being. It prompts us to consider the trade-offs between short-term gains and long-term consequences.
2. Education and Ethics:
Is it positive to poison the minds of children if it isn’t necessary?
This question touches on education, propaganda, and the responsibility of educators. It raises concerns about indoctrination, biased curricula, and the impact on young minds.
3. Voting Rights and Democracy:
Is it positive to restrict voting for any reason without making an effort to count every vote?
Here, we confront issues related to democracy, access to voting, and fairness. It challenges us to weigh the importance of electoral integrity against the need for inclusivity and representation.
4. Freedom of Speech and Harm:
Is it positive to allow unlimited freedom of speech, even if it leads to harmful consequences?
This question grapples with the balance between free expression and the potential harm caused by misinformation, hate speech, or incitement to violence.
5. Privacy vs. Security:
Is it positive to sacrifice individual privacy for the sake of national security?
Here, we confront the tension between safeguarding citizens and respecting their privacy rights. It touches on surveillance, data collection, and civil liberties.
6. Economic Inequality:
Is it positive for a society to tolerate extreme wealth disparities without addressing basic needs for all citizens?
This question probes the ethical implications of income inequality, social safety nets, and the responsibilities of governments and corporations.
7. Foreign Aid and National Interests:
Is it positive for a country to provide foreign aid to other nations, even if it doesn’t directly benefit its own citizens?
It raises questions about altruism, diplomacy, and the role of national interests in international relations.
Why Positive?
A positive mindset can help you manage stress, improve your overall outlook, and enhance your psychological well-being 1. Mindfulness, which involves focusing on the present moment without interpretation or judgment, can help you relax your mind and body and reduce stress 2. It’s also been shown to improve attention, decrease job burnout, and improve sleep 2
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According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, human needs can be classified into five categories: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization 1. The satisfaction of each higher-level need in Maslow’s hierarchy was statistically predicted by the satisfaction of the need immediately below it in the hierarchy, as expected from Maslow’s theory A study conducted by Robert J. Taormina and Jennifer H. Gao found that the satisfaction of each higher-level need in Maslow’s hierarchy was statistically predicted by the satisfaction of the need immediately below it in the hierarchy, as expected from Maslow’s theory. According to one source, higher consciousness is a state of elevated awareness and perception that allows individuals to develop a deeper understanding of the nature of reality 2. However, the concept of higher consciousness is not well-defined and has been interpreted in various ways by different people. Some people believe that higher consciousness is a spiritual or mystical experience, while others view it as a state of mind that can be achieved through meditation or other practices 2.
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Your brain is wired at birth. Everything we do hardwires the human brain to develop habits we carry out throughout our lives. Sometimes, what we think with reasoning doesn't agree with the primitive part of our brain that just wants what it wants; otherwise, self-motivated or motivated reasoning. But we can rewire the brain to develop different habits. Ones that recognize others and the earth so that we are motivated in the best interest of humanity and our environment. We can rewire our brains to be happier and at peace.
Intention goes back to 500 BCE Buddhists teachings 2nd fold of the 8thfold path that is focused more on forebrain use of value and intelligence rather than habits and fears. The correct intention is understanding and acting in the moment on what matters most to us with an orientation that considers other people and the earth. We have sophisticated cognitive strategies of negative rationalizing and blaming others that can lead us away from the root of our concerns. Living consistently with our intentions is liberating and with fewer uncertainties and regrets. I found that keeping a daily log of my life events while rating 1-10 and writing brief notes that search for the root of happiness and unpleasantness helps me to learn, recall, and adjust myself to follow my life’s positive intentions while remaining balanced with myself, the earth and its people.
Most people react more powerfully toward negative events and less powerfully in the positive direction. This may explain why we have repeatedly resorted to military methods of managing unpleasant human endeavors while ignoring our destructive use of the environment. For example, it’s much easier to sit on the beach with a Mai Tai than it is to take action to take action to improve the world. However, it is far better to develop appropriate, positive, healthy habits to clean up after a disaster.
The study of logic and reasoning predates the ancient Greeks. In fact, the early Buddhist texts show that the historical Buddha was familiar with certain rules of reasoning used for debating purposes and made use of these against his opponents 1. The first Buddhist thinker to discuss logical and epistemic issues systematically was Vasubandhu in his Vāda-vidhi (“A Method for Argumentation”), who was influenced by the Hindu work on reasoning, the Nyāya-sūtra 1. A mature system of Buddhist logic and epistemology was founded by the Buddhist scholar Dignāga in his magnum opus, the Pramāṇa-samuccaya 12.
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Ancient Buddhists used logic; it is clear that logic played an important role in Buddhist philosophy. Buddhist logicians were interested in developing a systematic approach to reasoning that could be used to establish the truth of Buddhist teachings and refute opposing views 1. They developed sophisticated theories of inference, perception, and language that were designed to help practitioners gain insight into the nature of reality 1.
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Ancient Greeks were instrumental in developing the discipline of logic, which was later refined by medieval and modern philosophers 1. The word “logic” comes from the Greek word “logos,” which means “reason” or “discourse” 2.
While the study of logic and reasoning predates the ancient Greeks, it is possible that their contributions to the field were more widely known and influential in Western history. Additionally, the influence of Greek philosophy on Western thought has been well-documented, which may have contributed to the prominence of Greek logic in historical accounts 3.
It is also worth noting that Buddhist logico-epistemology, which developed in India during the 5th through 7th centuries, was a sophisticated system of logic and epistemology that was founded by the Buddhist scholar Dignāga in his magnum opus, the Pramāṇa-samuccaya 14. However, this system was not as widely known or influential in Western history as Greek logic 3.
In summary, while Buddhist logico-epistemology was a sophisticated system of logic and epistemology that predated Greek logic, it was not as widely known or influential in Western history. The influence of Greek philosophy on Western thought has been well-documented, which may have contributed to the prominence of Greek logic in historical accounts 13.
Learn more:
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Today:
Logic gates used in computer science. Here are the symbols:
A good video to watch is "The Great Debators"
List of logic symbols: List of logic symbols - Wikipedia
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Sunstein suggested his research influenced conformity with the enforcement public smoking bans in three California cities. He observed high compliance with such laws suggesting that the perceived disapproval by the majority was the primary reason for conformity, rather than the fear of legal repercussions in public spaces. Public smoking bans were successful not through enforcement, but because they reflected a shift in societal norms against smoking in public. Another article explains that global impact by human encroachment on the environment has created many problems suggesting (Amel et al. 2017; Green et al. 2019) that environmental threats come down to "influencing human behaviour through the use of images." "Biodiversity conservation field has moved beyond the biological sciences and has incorporated the social sciences and humanities (Bennett et al. 2016; Teel et al. 2018)"
Take a photo, save a species: the power of wildlife photography (nationalgeographic.com) A scoping review into the impact of animal imagery on pro-environmental outcomes | Ambio (springer.com)
Wikipedia logic is the study of correct reasoning. It includes both formal and informal logic. Formal logic is the science of deductively valid inferences or logical truths. It studies how conclusions follow from premises due to the structure of arguments alone, independent of their topic and content. Informal logic is associated with informal fallacies, critical thinking, and argumentation theory. It examines arguments expressed in natural language, while formal logic uses formal language. When used as a countable noun, the term “logic” refers to a logical formal system that articulates a proof system. Logic is central in many fields, such as philosophy, mathematics, computer science, and linguistics. Logic studies arguments, which consist of a set of premises together with a conclusion.
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Positive Problem-Solving Model
1. Name the problem (as concisely and simply as possible, consider the root).
2. Write down possibilities (as many as you can think of related to the problem (think positive).
3. Makeup if … Then… statements looking at all the possibilities above (think positive).
4. Select the best potential considerations in sequential order.
5. Plan actions.
6. Re-evaluate success and reprocess using the same model if not effective.
If you do not train your brain to use this model consistently on all problems, you may never appreciate its value in solving problems to save money, time, and energy. Learn to ask: Is it positive, appropriate, and healthy?
Logic equation that describes the problem:
1. Name root: If (2), then (3) and (4) and (5) and (6)
According to a simulation study published in Nature Communications1, intelligent brains take longer to solve difficult problems because they are more synchronized and wait for more information before making decisions. The study also found that less intelligent brains tend to “jump to conclusions” and make more errors when faced with complex tasks. In summation, quick fast answers are not always the best for complicated and difficult circumstances.
Another positive problem-solving process I found under Problem Solving and Decision Making in Groups. Better yet, read the book: Pursuing Truth: A Guide to Critical Thinking - bookdown
Search for the root
Search for a universe of positive possibilities
If___ then___ is positive possibility
Plan out steps sequentially.
Evaluate for success.
I. Relationships:
A. People-to-people relationships (National, group, personal)
1. Positive reasoning:
a. Motivation: (Positive, healthy, appropriate) logic
U.N. Human Rights: Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings,
regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other
status1. Human rights include the right to life and liberty, freedom from slavery
and torture, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to work and
2. Negative reasoning: (War, gangs, personal negative)
a. Motivation: (Emotional Reasoning: blame/fallacy) logic
B. People-to-Environment relationships (National, groups personal)
1. Positive: Reasoning
a. Motivation: (Positive, healthy, appropriate) logic
The U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Nature is a document that
was proposed by the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) in 2011,
and has been endorsed by over 1,000 organizations and individuals from
around the world1 GARN (Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature) Rachel
Carson, "The Silent Spring" WHO. WWF, U.N., NASA
2. Negative: (Population, groups, personal negative)
a. Motivation: See: Emotional Reasoning/Negative bias: blame/fallacy) logic
b. Pollution, biodiversity, deforestation, climate etc.
II. Multiple Websites (POSITIVE: PROBLEM-SOLVE)
A. Positive: people to people, people to the environment:
1. Positive reasoning: (U.N, WHO, Amnesty, Human rights, etc.)
for LGBTQ+ people and their families through lobbying, education, and public
campaigns.
B. Negative: reasoning (No listing)
1.. Inefficient use of money
2. inefficient use of time and people (duplication)
III. Multiple Environmental Groups (POSITIVE: PROBLEM-SOLVE)
A. Positive: People to people, people to the environment:
1. Positive reasoning: (WWF, MWA, GTRC. DU, MCAG, NPRC, YF, GYC, SC, etc.)
B. Negative: reasoning (No Listing)
1. Inefficient use of money
2. inefficient use of time and people (duplication)
Iv. mindfulness: (one for all and all for one)
Critical thinking Wikipedia: is the ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information in an objective and rational way. Britannica: educational theory, mode of cognition using deliberative reasoning and impartial scrutiny of information to arrive at a possible solution to a problem.
break down a problem into its constituent parts to reveal its underlying logic and assumptions;
Helping Your Teen Navigate Conformity Pressure | Psychology Today
(PDF) Effectiveness of Critical Thinking Instruction (researchgate.net)
A 2002 study by Japanese researcher Kazuhiko Sakamoto
The study concluded that teaching critical thinking skills can enhance awareness and understanding of gender issues, and foster willingness and ability to take action for gender equality, also that critical thinking skills can be applied to other social issues, such as human rights, environmental protection, and social justice. Critical thinking can help people to question and challenge the norms and assumptions that may limit their potential or harm to others. Critical thinking can also help people to make informed and rational decisions, and to communicate and collaborate effectively with others.
( Sakamoto, K. (2002). Effects of critical thinking instruction on the social attitude of Japanese high school students. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 32(12), 2630-2645 )
(Durkin, 2008; Miyanaga, 2012; Okada, 2016). When students are asked to perform critical analysis, evaluation, and inference, they may find themselves in situations where they are required to confront the values they were raised with, such as groupism, harmony, avoidance of self-expression, and confrontation. (Carter et al., 2017; Lin et al., 2016). When people attempt to think critically, they employ analytical thinking, assess the issue, make logically justified inferences, and produce well-reasoned solutions. DoJapanesestudentslackcriticalthinkingMisconceptionaddressed.pdf
"Educators are often frustrated that student thinking seems shallow. This review should offer insight into why that is. The way the mind works, shallow is what you get first. Deep, critical thinking is hard-won. That means that the designers and administrators must take the long view." One can't expect to teach critical thinking overnight. "Cognitive biases, such as myside bias, are particularly prominent with intrinsic problems because these problems often concern deeply held beliefs that are central to our identity, such as religious and political beliefs."
Relying on logic and evidence, rather than hearsay, gossip, propaganda, or unreliable sources, including social media, is a more effective way to seek truth. It’s always a good idea to verify important information with reputable, objective news sources.
To combat groupthink, it is important to encourage diverse opinions and backgrounds within an ingroup. This can help prevent the group from becoming too homogeneous and can lead to more creative and innovative solutions. It is also important to challenge the status quo and avoid quick agreement around status quo solutions with little discussion or deliberation.
To seek truth, it is important to be open-minded and willing to consider different perspectives. It is also important to question assumptions and beliefs, and to seek out information from a variety of sources. Critical thinking and self-reflection can also help in seeking truth.
Staying informed with reliable and objective news sources is a crucial step in ensuring transparency and accountability in government. It is important to seek out news sources that are known for their unbiased reporting and fact-checking.
One way to identify reliable news sources is to consult media bias charts, which rate news sources based on their political leanings and accuracy. For example, the AllSides Media Bias Chart is a comprehensive chart that rates news sources based on their political bias and provides a balanced newsfeed from both liberal and conservative news sources.
Other ways to identify reliable news sources include looking for news outlets that have a reputation for unbiased reporting and fact-checking, such as Reuters. It is also important to seek out news sources that provide multiple perspectives on an issue, rather than just one side of the story.
Support positive politics, and everyone's right to vote without exception. Avoid reinforcing negative bias with any information that is not supported by critical thinking and reliable valid truth. Avoid sources of information that use degrading and derogatory words or expressions toward others. Objectivity journalism has always been the hallmark of the best news.
The following is a list of good leadership qualities ranging from innovation, problem- solving, and a growth mindset to empathy and patience. Here are some of the most important qualities of a good leader:
These are just a few of the many qualities that make a good leader.
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