OT: Not racest

[James Takac]

Hi Cybe R. Wizard

On Monday 04 May 2009 14:03:17 Cybe R. Wizard wrote:
> On Mon, 4 May 2009 13:05:01 +1000
>
> James Takac <p3nndrag0n at gmail.com> wrote:
> > I would say from watching the vids re Ubuntu philosphy that these
> > threads defeat the Ubuntu philosophy, or more accurately are against
> > it. Ubuntu philosophy appears to be about helping unconditionally.
> > These threads appear to do the exact opposite. Another thought comes
> > to mind in that we oft become the very monster we wish to destroy :(
> >
> > If we could just learn to ignore such threads they'd hold no power
> > whatsoever
> >
> > James
>
> I often feel that these very kinds of discussion, if de-fanged by
> removal of personal references, can be quite instructive and
> actually /further/ the Ubuntu philosophy.  I'm reminded of the old
> native American tale:
> --------------------
> An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. "A fight is going
> on inside me," he said to the boy.
>
> "It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil - he
> is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt,
> resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego." He
> continued, "The other is good - he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity,
> humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth,
> compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you - and
> inside every other person, too."
>
> The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his
> grandfather, "Which wolf will win?"
>
> The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
> ----------------------
>
> Let's start starving some of those evil wolves by benevolently,
> compassionately and generously removing /personal/ attacks and discuss
> these kinds of things /on sounder/ for the good of all and our mutual
> understanding.
>
> Cybe R. Wizard -Followup-To: set to sounder at lists.ubuntu.com
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Yeah, the basics of psychology have been understood for a long time. It aint a 
new science as so many suppose. It goes back many thousands of years. Kinda 
like the humble battery from at least 2700 BCE ;)

James