Not Good Enough

Cognitive Distortions

Going back to TA 

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adventures_of_Huckleberry_Finn

All the King's Men

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_the_King%27s_Men

4 Little Girls

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4_Little_Girls

Another Shirt

That's the Way It Is

https://www.newyorker.com/cartoons/daily-cartoon/wednesday-may-6th-work-home

SIG Meeting May 8

Our next meeting, for Spring 2020, we will be having a Zoom Meeting at 9:45am, May 8, 2020.  See Mary Miller's technical advice below.  

We seemed to be having some trouble last week with cross talk, so let's try this -- whatever topic we choose, we can turn it into a philosophical question, then we can go around the group seeking each person's response (uninterrupted).

Our topic(s) in future weeks will continue from the list:

 -- Ageism

 -- Wealth Distribution

 -- Philosophical epiphanies from the day-to-day

 -- Patricia Churchland https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Churchland

 -- Daniel Dennett https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Dennett

 -- David Foster Wallace, Infinite Jest   http://www.davidfosterwallacebooks.com/

Mary's message:

I set up 2 sessions back to back!  Talk to you tomorrow,  Mary

Mary Miller is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Mary Miller's Zoom Meeting
Time: May 8, 2020 09:44 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8792024383?pwd=SjlzWlJFS2ExcFNmaExoUHNhU1ZBZz09

Meeting ID: 879 202 4383
Password: 9COc7v

Mary Miller is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Mary Miller's Zoom Meeting
Time: May 8, 2020 10:25 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8792024383?pwd=SjlzWlJFS2ExcFNmaExoUHNhU1ZBZz09

Meeting ID: 879 202 4383
Password: 9COc7v

Your suggestions are most welcomed, and when you want to add to the topic list, please write me --jimmonomoy@gmail.com

Visit our SIG WWW Page at reasonockhammencken.blogspot.com

Zoom Meeting 5/1/2020

Our next meeting, for Spring 2020, we will be having a Zoom Meeting at 9:45am, May 1, 2020.  See Mary Miller's technical advice below.  Thanks to Mary, for managing Zoom.

Our topic(s) in future weeks will continue from the list:

 -- Ageism

 -- Wealth Distribution

 -- Philosophical epiphanies from the day-to-day

 -- Patricia Churchland https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Churchland

 -- Daniel Dennett https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Dennett

 -- David Foster Wallace, Infinite Jest   http://www.davidfosterwallacebooks.com/

Mary's message:

Hi,   Jim, here's the link for next Friday's meeting.  They have gotten more strict about the 40 minutes time limit, but it looks like we will probably be okay for this one!  Thought you would prefer to send this out along with possible topics, but I can send it to the group if needed,  Mary

Mary Miller is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Mary Miller's Zoom Meeting
Time: May 1, 2020 09:44 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8792024383?pwd=SjlzWlJFS2ExcFNmaExoUHNhU1ZBZz09

Meeting ID: 879 202 4383
Password: 9COc7v  

Your suggestions are most welcomed, and when you want to add to the topic list, please write me --jimmonomoy@gmail.com

Visit our SIG WWW Page at reasonockhammencken.blogspot.com

Zoom meeting April 24

Our next meeting, for Spring 2020, we will be having a Zoom Meeting at 9:45am, April 24, 2020.  See Mary Miller's technical advice below.  Thanks to Mary, especially, as well as Steve and Collette for rehearsing Zoom.

Our topic(s) in future weeks will continue from the list:

 -- Ageism

 -- Wealth Distribution

 -- Philosophical epiphanies from the day-to-day

 -- Patricia Churchland https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Churchland

 -- Daniel Dennett https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Dennett

 -- David Foster Wallace, Infinite Jest   http://www.davidfosterwallacebooks.com/

Mary's message:

I went ahead and set it up - since it's a free account, they only show a 30 minute time but when I've been on these meetings, they generally extend the time - at least an extra 10 minutes but more in my experience so far.  Or I could set up a second session to start immediately after or even while we're online during the first meeting.  You can go ahead and forward this to people.  and I could log on with anyone who is new to Zoom and let them practice.  One thing to include is that it helps if everyone comes in right on time.  If they log on prior to me, they just have to sit and wait and if they come late, I will have to keep an eye out for them and admit them - not hard to do but if you're not paying attention, you can miss someone.  Let me know what you think, Mary

  I could also do a practice session for those completely new to Zoom, although I don't think there are many of those left!

Mary Miller is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Mary Miller's Zoom Meeting
Time: Apr 24, 2020 09:45 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8792024383?pwd=SjlzWlJFS2ExcFNmaExoUHNhU1ZBZz09

Meeting ID: 879 202 4383
Password: 9COc7v

Your suggestions are most welcomed, and when you want to add to the topic list, please write me --jimmonomoy@gmail.com

Visit our SIG WWW Page at reasonockhammencken.blogspot.com

Tardigrade

https://www.olympus-lifescience.com/en/landing/ioty-2019/

Coronavirus

https://www.uky.edu/coronavirus/

[Today] through Sunday, April 5, the OLLI at UK is suspending all programing. OLLI programing includes: 

-         Courses

-         Shared Interest Groups

-         Experiential Learning

-         Donovan Forums

-         Social Trips and Events

-         OLLI Travel

-         OLLI Meetings

March 6, 2020

Our next meeting, for Spring 2020, we will be at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library, 9:45am-11:45am, March 6, 2020.  The place is on Palumbo!

Our topic(s) in future weeks will continue from the list:
 -- Coronavirus
 -- Changes
 -- Environmentalism
 -- Innumeracy
 -- Emotional Maturity
 -- Ageism
 -- Wealth Distribution
 -- Philosophical epiphanies from the day-to-day
 -- Patricia Churchland https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Churchland
 -- Daniel Dennett https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Dennett
 -- David Foster Wallace, Infinite Jest   http://www.davidfosterwallacebooks.com/

Your suggestions are most welcomed, and when you want to add to the list, please write me -- jimmonomoy@gmail.com

Visit our SIG WWW Page at reasonockhammencken.blogspot.com

OLLI SIG Lifelong Philosophy 2/21

Our next meeting, for Spring 2020, we will be at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library, 9:45am-11:45am, February 21, 2020.  The place is on Palumbo!

This week we will try something new.  Each of us will make a short list of things that have changed in our longterm experience.  For instance, reality television!  Then we will take turns sharing and discussing.

Our topic(s) in future weeks will continue from the list:

 -- Environmentalism

 -- Innumeracy

 -- Emotional Maturity

 -- Ageism

 -- Wealth Distribution

 -- Philosophical epiphanies from the day-to-day

 -- Patricia Churchland https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Churchland

 -- Daniel Dennett https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Dennett

 -- David Foster Wallace, Infinite Jest   http://www.davidfosterwallacebooks.com/

Your suggestions are most welcomed, and when you want to add to the list, please write me -- jimmonomoy@gmail.com

Formal Systems

Relying on words to lead you to the truth is like relying on an incomplete formal system to lead you to the truth. A formal system will give you some truths, but as we shall soon see, a formal system, no matter how powerful—cannot lead to all truths.

 -- Douglas Hofstadter
Godel, Escher, Bach
Chapter 9: "Mumon and Gödel"

a new topic

 -- How has life changed?

The Real Valentine

https://www.history.com/news/real-st-valentine-medieval

Meeting for Valentine's Day

Our next meeting, for Spring 2020, we will be at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library, 9:45am-11:45am, February 14, 2020 (Happy Valentine's Day).  The place is on Palumbo!

Our topic(s) in future weeks will continue from the list:
 -- Environmentalism
 -- Innumeracy
 -- Emotional Maturity
 -- Ageism
 -- Wealth Distribution
 -- Philosophical epiphanies from the day-to-day
 -- Patricia Churchland https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Churchland
 -- Daniel Dennett https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Dennett
 -- Douglas Hofstadter https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Hofstadter
 -- David Foster Wallace, Infinite Jest   http://www.davidfosterwallacebooks.com/

Your suggestions are most welcomed, and when you want to add to the list, please write me -- jimmonomoy@gmail.com

Sorry for the cancellation last week.  Life is complicated, for sure.

Visit our SIG WWW Page at reasonockhammencken.blogspot.com

Best regards
Jim Carigan

Meeting for February 7

Our next meeting, for Spring 2020, we will be at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library, 9:45am-11:45am, February 7, 2020.  The place is on Palumbo!

Our topic(s) in future weeks will continue from the list:
 -- Environmentalism
 -- Innumeracy
 -- Emotional Maturity
 -- Ageism
 -- Wealth Distribution
 -- Philosophical epiphanies from the day-to-day
 -- Patricia Churchland https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Churchland
 -- Daniel Dennett https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Dennett
 -- Douglas Hofstadter https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Hofstadter
 -- David Foster Wallace, Infinite Jest   http://www.davidfosterwallacebooks.com/

Your suggestions are most welcomed, and when you want to add to the list, please write me -- jimmonomoy@gmail.com

Visit our SIG WWW Page at reasonockhammencken.blogspot.com

Meeting January 31

Our next meeting, for Spring 2020, we will be at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library, 9:45am-11:45am, January 31, 2019.  The place is on Palumbo!

I will not be able to attend due to medical matters.  Maryann will facilitate and the topic will be a few ideas from Max Weber.

Our topic(s) in future weeks will continue from the list:

 -- Environmentalism

 -- The Known Unknown
 -- Innumeracy

 -- Emotional Maturity

 -- Ageism

 -- Wealth Distribution

 -- Philosophical epiphanies from the day-to-day

 -- Patricia Churchland https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Churchland

 -- Daniel Dennett https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Dennett

 -- Douglas Hofstadter https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Hofstadter

 -- David Foster Wallace, Infinite Jest   http://www.davidfosterwallacebooks.com/

You are implored to make suggestions, and when you want to add to the list, please write me -- jimmonomoy@gmail.com

AI -- artificial intelligence

 -- AI -- https://www.brookings.edu/blog/future-development/2020/01/17/whoever-leads-in-artificial-intelligence-in-2030-will-rule-the-world-until-2100/

Meeting Spring 2020 -- 1/24

Our next meeting, for Spring 2020, we will be at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library, 9:45am-11:45am, January 24, 2019.  The place is on Palumbo!

Our topic(s) this week will continue from the list:
 -- AI -- https://www.brookings.edu/blog/future-development/2020/01/17/whoever-leads-in-artificial-intelligence-in-2030-will-rule-the-world-until-2100/
 -- Max Weber
 -- Environmentalism
 -- Innumeracy
 -- Emotional Maturity
 -- Ageism
 -- Wealth Distribution
 -- Philosophical epiphanies from the day-to-day
 -- Patricia Churchland https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Churchland
 -- Daniel Dennett https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Dennett
 -- Douglas Hofstadter https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Hofstadter
 -- David Foster Wallace, Infinite Jest   http://www.davidfosterwallacebooks.com/

You are implored to make suggestions, and when you want to add to the list, please write me -- jimmonomoy@gmail.com

Visit our SIG WWW Page at reasonockhammencken.blogspot.com

January 17 Meeting

Our first meeting, for Spring 2020, we will be at the Eastside Branch of the Lexington Public Library, 9:45am-11:45am, January 17, 2019.  The place is on Palumbo!

Our topic(s) this week will continue from the list:
 -- AI -- https://www.brookings.edu/blog/future-development/2020/01/17/whoever-leads-in-artificial-intelligence-in-2030-will-rule-the-world-until-2100/
 -- Max Weber
 -- Environmentalism
 -- Innumeracy
 -- Emotional Maturity
 -- Ageism
 -- Wealth Distribution
 -- Philosophical epiphanies from the day-to-day
 -- Patricia Churchland https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Churchland
 -- Daniel Dennett https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Dennett
 -- Douglas Hofstadter https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Hofstadter
 -- David Foster Wallace, Infinite Jest   http://www.davidfosterwallacebooks.com/

You are implored to make suggestions, and when you want to add to the list, please write me -- jimmonomoy@gmail.com

Visit our SIG WWW Page at reasonockhammencken.blogspot.com