That’s what Bono sings at the 46664 concert (at 4:25). Elsewhere he says, “I think one of the things that has set our band apart is the fact that we chose interesting enemies. We didn’t choose the obvious enemies – The Man, the establishment. We didn’t buy into that. Our credo was: no them, there’s only us. Think about it.”
It’s easy to hear a feelgood slogan. But what about Bin Laden? The 1%?
Voldemort!
Aren’t they THEM?
It takes an adjustment to see the world from a meme perspective – where all human beings are US, and THEM are the many, competing, often-adversarial memes that influence us. What’s important to separate is us (human beings) from them (our ideas and beliefs). Not easy, but important.
Blockage Point
Sometimes we don't get the job done. Whether it's procrastination, fear, or just plain giving up, we get stuck. Maybe it... more..
Introducing: Intensity Point
It's the thing you're afraid to do. And the one thing you need to do most. Intensity Point is that combination of... more..
The Gospel of Memes
That's not a bad definition of a meme. The main point is that a concept - an idea - becomes... more..
Inspiration From 1775
Excerpt from a speech to Revolutionary War soldiers. Translates strangely well as a 2012 motivational piece. Replace tyranny with apathy or... more..
What is Being Human?
Being human means finding a middle ground between fear and fantasy. Not being swayed by our fears, not being influenced... more..
Memes: Broadcast Model
In a way, memes are like radio (or Wifi). Memes "broadcast" a specific signal - call it a frequency, wavelength or... more..
Books: Linchpin
by Seth Godin, 2010 linchpin: "those who invent, lead (regardless of title), connect others, make things happen, and create order out... more..
Thought-looping
A rumpled man and a woman, walking two little dogs (leashes crossed). As soon as they passed me - I saw... more..
