Science-fiction or not — there is something deeply exciting about the idea that the choices we make have the power to completely transform the direction of our lives.
As always, a very thought-provoking read, Michael :)
Once, when I was a little boy, I was in the woods with my grandpa. A deer appeared in front of us. It was big: solemn, huge. My grandpa held me down, crouched down, and said, "Don't move, son. Even a breath from you could make it disappear." I held my breath. The deer stayed, but of course, it left soon after. Everything we do matters. Even if what we do seems insignificant to us, like a single breath, I’m sure it is not.
You are onto something g with this Michael. A neurone has a trigger point driven by a rise in electrical potential. Right at the tipping point quantum effects dominate
Michael, I love this article and the considerations you've presented. In our own world, we have only to consider our recent election. Electoral choices put us at the precipice of creating one of two realities. The proof is in the choice that was made and the consequences of that action. A science fiction book that goes deeply into the idea of alternate lines of reality based on choices is THE MAN WHO FOLDED HIMSELF by David Gerrold who also wrote some "Star Trek" episodes.
Now my head is spinning with concern about my own moves and choices. :)
The fact is, you can have an adventure on a familiar, ordinary road, whereas the mysterious, unexplored one can turn up to be a disappointment, a waste of time and gasoline. There are many factors that influence a choice but, when not having responsibilities towards other people, I'd rather take the unexplored one, even knowing that I risk to be disappointed, or find myself totally lost. Otherwise, prose and poetry can take an unexplored road for us, while we engage with it vicariously, through our imagination.
Science-fiction or not — there is something deeply exciting about the idea that the choices we make have the power to completely transform the direction of our lives.
As always, a very thought-provoking read, Michael :)
Once, when I was a little boy, I was in the woods with my grandpa. A deer appeared in front of us. It was big: solemn, huge. My grandpa held me down, crouched down, and said, "Don't move, son. Even a breath from you could make it disappear." I held my breath. The deer stayed, but of course, it left soon after. Everything we do matters. Even if what we do seems insignificant to us, like a single breath, I’m sure it is not.
Thanks for your reply, Michael. It means a lot.
Such a cool story to convey that point — even a single breath matters. Love it!
Thanks Michael :)
You are onto something g with this Michael. A neurone has a trigger point driven by a rise in electrical potential. Right at the tipping point quantum effects dominate
Interesting point. I'll look into it. Thanks, Steve.
Michael, I love this article and the considerations you've presented. In our own world, we have only to consider our recent election. Electoral choices put us at the precipice of creating one of two realities. The proof is in the choice that was made and the consequences of that action. A science fiction book that goes deeply into the idea of alternate lines of reality based on choices is THE MAN WHO FOLDED HIMSELF by David Gerrold who also wrote some "Star Trek" episodes.
Now my head is spinning with concern about my own moves and choices. :)
Thanks for reading and for your comment, Sandy. I appreciate the book recommendation, too. I'll definitely check it out. I'm intrigued! :-)
The fact is, you can have an adventure on a familiar, ordinary road, whereas the mysterious, unexplored one can turn up to be a disappointment, a waste of time and gasoline. There are many factors that influence a choice but, when not having responsibilities towards other people, I'd rather take the unexplored one, even knowing that I risk to be disappointed, or find myself totally lost. Otherwise, prose and poetry can take an unexplored road for us, while we engage with it vicariously, through our imagination.
"Prose and poetry can take an unexplored road for us, while we engage with it vicariously, through our imagination."
Love that, and I totally agree with you. Thankfully, we've got the imagination to explore.