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Meta:
In epistemology, the prefix meta- is used to mean about (its own category). For example, metadata are data about data (who has produced them, when, what format the data are in and so on). Similarly, metamemory in psychology means an individual’s knowledge about whether or not they would remember something if they concentrated on recalling [...]

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In the previous post, I mentioned I prefer sanity to be found within the context of relationship, rather than by rules. In particular, I would like this to be the case for this site: I would have loved to have no rules or guidelines. But this isn’t a closed community, and while anyone on the [...]

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Cambodia has its work cut out for it, in rebuilding after the devastating Khmer Rouge regime. A huge problem. The problem is so huge, it may seem absolutely hopeless. What can an outsider do to help? Can an outsider with a couple of thousand dollars contribute in any meaningful way?
I’m going to let the abstract [...]

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People don’t realise the extent of human irrationality. We are emotional creatures. Our emotions are a part of us. Our emotions shape us. Yes, we also have rationality, but emotion and subjective experience is not controlled by rationality. The interplay between the two is complex.
Much of human fighting and disconnectedness results from a lack of [...]

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Ruth sent me the following email about a project to build a BMX track for the children of Kayamandi:

Through Elana Meyers foundation, JAG, www.songo.info is raising funds for the construction of a BMX track in the Stellenbosch Township through donors buying virtual kilometers of the 950 kilometers. These are to be ridden by current World [...]

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The Neelsie student centre: in the middle of Stellenbosch campus. 33°55′57″S 18°51′55″E
The Kayamandi township: barely two kilometres to the north-west. 33°55′10″S 18°50′55″E

(Indicated on Google Maps below the fold.)

Video by Johan Swarts and Stephan. They say the stats are quite accurate, but are not based on outside research. “It is merely a projection”. Don’t quote them [...]

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