Tag: education
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”The Thinker’s Guide To Fallacies” – a handy PDF guide
In a self-proclaimed heroic act, the author flaunts their valuable insights on Substack, inviting readers to glean wisdom from a supposed treasure trove of information. But are these gems truly enlightening, or just another masquerade? Dive in and decide for yourself if the brilliance shines or merely glitters.
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Poet Deb’s Growing Collection of Critical Thinking Poetry
https://muchlovedebpoems.com/tag/critical-thinking-2
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The Native Floridians Who Sued – news
The Miccosukee Tribe tackles death anxiety head-on, offering a bold solution that ripples through America. By confronting existential fears in their suing, they transform a collective struggle into a communal strength. This provocative approach challenges others to rethink their own relationship with each other, mortality and encourages a deeper dialogue about life and its inevitable…
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Nuanced Bobby Kennedy Junior
Bobby isn’t just another voice; he’s a cultural whirlwind challenging America’s complacent health system. Amidst a mass panic driven by death anxiety, he urges us to question the status quo of diet and medical care. Few grasp his profound insights—can we afford to ignore a true visionary?
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Superior Force – Movie
“Superior Force” reveals the raw truth of death anxiety as a family faces an avalanche at a ski resort. The father’s instinctive, flawed reaction of panic exposes the deeper emotional struggle within us all. Rather than demonizing him, we should acknowledge that fear can often render us unheroic in moments of crisis.
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horses resting from human hypocrisy
Freedom is a seductive illusion. You preach autonomy while clinging to control over others, demanding they conform to your desires. When challenged, do you truly embrace the chaos of genuine liberty, or will you hypocritically attempt to stifle those who dare to defy you? The struggle for authenticity is fraught with contradictions.
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LMAO
Death anxiety grips us all, yet many dismiss it with hollow laughter. This shallow reaction reveals more about their fear than the profound truth behind confronting mortality. Ignoring this anxiety doesn’t erase it; it festers beneath the surface, cloaked in humor. Are we truly brave, or merely cowardly jesters?
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Why the Shyness With Online Trollers?
This poem explores the impact of death anxiety on human interactions, particularly online trolling. It suggests that rudeness often stems from individuals projecting their insecurities and fears. By recognizing this, one can respond thoughtfully and assertively, encouraging accountability while maintaining peace and stability in their own life amidst negativity.
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Online Critical Thinking Therapy Workshops for Happiness and Self Actualization
The Foundation for Critical Thinking provides online education that helps improve decision making and mental health, which better insures having a happier more fulfilling life overall.
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Talking About Death Word
The poem encourages people to use straightforward terms like “Died” and “Dead” instead of euphemisms like “Passed Away.” It suggests that being honest about death is a healthy practice and promotes clarity in discussions about such a sensitive topic. Just be real and say it how it is!
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Thank You, Subscriber…
So, it turns out that Google searches for “poems” have been going down since 2004, and it might mean poetry lovers are pretty rare these days? Deb appreciates anyone still interested in poetry and sends out some positive vibes. It’s nice to know poetry still has fans!
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The Press’s Pressure
The independent press plays a critical role in promoting democracy through diligent reporting and investigation. By challenging power and uncovering corruption, it empowers the public to seek truth and fairness. This pressing effort nurtures a healthy democratic culture, encouraging citizens to critically engage with information to safeguard their rights and values.
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When Work Slows Down
and to keep a job, from a maintenance crew i heard ”Break something so that it needs repairing”. This wearily reminds me of how many times – I can’t count how many times people make up sorrows and troubles so they can swoop in and solve. This need to be needed often goes too far.…
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What Humbles You?
The content explores the concept of humbling experiences, questioning where and how they occur, who is involved, and their frequency. It contrasts humiliating humility with a positive, open-minded kind that promotes change. It invites reflection on personal moments of changing one’s mind and the reasons behind those transformations.
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The “Call For Perfection” Fallacy
You want me to agree to impossible conditions. Stop trying to divert me and yourself away from what you are doing. Be honest. You have no intentions of thinking deeper about this issue. Instead, you are raising nothing but objections. Just admit you are a Scared Mental Thinker and that your mind is self-protectively closed.…
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Critical Thinking Stuffed Inside Basement Barrels
(A heads-up: this poem is for mature readers.) Critical thinking stuffed inside basement barrels by the serial killer inside the human skull, that cuts off open arms of fair and balanced objective reasoning, cuts out the heart of empathetic, unselfish, non-controlling motives, strangles the throat, and stabs the eyes, of public discourse that have the…
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Censorship of Solar
A heads up for everyone who doesn’t know yet. That when haven’t seen enough good news about residential solar in the US, it’s because it’s being censored. It’s being deleted. It’s being “Reported” for this and that reason that have no merit by scaredy cats. Home solar works great! The censorship of home solar is…
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Inland Adults
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Adult Children, snug in their cozy cocoons, naively dismiss global warming, as mere bedtime tales told by Coastal People. They’re lulled into complacency, believing in fairy tales rather than facing harsh realities. As the ocean rises, they remain pampered and idle, swaddled inside their dry comfort.
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Abusively Mothering Governance
The post reflects on the 2016 US Presidential Election, expressing disillusionment with Hilary Clinton, whom the author describes as manipulative and emotionally immature. Supporters of Bernie Sanders felt used by the Democratic establishment. Clinton’s dismissal of Donald Trump’s supporters as “deplorables” echoed the negativity they experienced in their own lives.
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I death triggered my mom
Growing up in a family paralyzed by fear of death, the author reflects on feeling like a source of terror rather than joy. Their father’s absence at birth and the emotional distance create a poignant connection to their struggles with anxiety and isolation.
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L.A.’s Professional Fires
This post seems to romanticize the hustle culture, portraying success as a relentless race fueled by adrenaline and flashy achievements. It suggests that merely showing up guarantees trophies and recognition. One must question the depth of this narrative, as it appears more focused on appearances than genuine accomplishment or fulfillment.
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The Way of Winds
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Embrace the outdoors and immerse yourself in nature’s wonders. Leave behind screens, feel the wind’s caress, and allow your spirit to dance with the elements. Discover the profound connection with nature, where winds share stories and songs, enriching our souls and igniting a deeper appreciation for the world around us.
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Stay and Rest in Peace
is an alternative lifestyle, another choice death restless anxious Americans are overlooking. Already moved, plan to move, hoping to move to ”where they treat me best”. There is no escape for Americans, in Switzerland, Thailand, Spain and the Philippines, from death – the allusions of miles moved away from the scary USA is a tiny…
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Distrust in the Groceries Stores
The post reflects a heartfelt concern about the harmful food options available in grocery stores that contribute to severe health issues like cavities and diabetes. It highlights the author’s journey over 40 years in search of organic and sugar-free alternatives to promote better health for everyone. Much Love, Deb Poems.
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Death Awareness At Work
The poem critiques corporate responsibility practices that lead to layoffs, age discrimination, and workplace anxiety regarding mortality. It highlights the fear of aging employees being dismissed due to a company’s obsession with profit margins, ultimately revealing the underlying dread surrounding death that influences human resource decisions in a corporate environment.
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Why you like some poems more than others…
https://www.16personalities.com/articles/poetry-writing-for-every-personality-type
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Some Like It Hot
The content reflects the resilient lifestyle of old sailors living vibrantly in Puerto Rico despite challenges, embracing full adventure and shedding human pride. It highlights the significance of the region’s aging population compared to the mainland, emphasizing both the beauty and struggles of life amid nature’s extremes.
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From My Critical Thinking Teacher’s Desk
I saw you squirming in your seat, turning to look out the window, after I asked the class,”What is blocking us from thinking wise?” We both began watching a lizard on the glass window, running from a snake on the outside window ledge. I watched you cringe. your eyes blinking fast. your chest heave and…
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Look for the poems in your favorite movies
This webpage talks about how movies are similar to poems and how screenwriting mirrors poetic writing. Both have a structure with a beginning, middle, and end, and screenwriters, like poets, use imagery and connect causes and effects to transport audiences to different worlds. It’s all about those interconnections!
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At 50
Henry Bergh had his Ah-HA! Then he lived out 25 more years, til his death in 1888, as America’s Saint Francis of Assisi -in New York. ©️January 2025 Much Love, Deb Poems https://www.americanheritage.com/great-meddler https://www.animallaw.info/article/riddle-nineteenth-century-mr-henry-bergh https://observatory.wiki/States_Are_Doing_a_Terrible_Job_Enforcing_Laws_Meant_to_Protect_Farmed_Animals
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Grassy Freedom
The poem illustrates a compassionate figure freeing trafficked horses, drawing a powerful parallel to child protective services saving children from abusive situations, indifferent to societal judgment.
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Why Fireworks? – Dedicated to my good neighbor Maria in Noisy Puerto Rico
Fireworks? What is a basic human why of them? Setting off explosives won’t cure poor diets, indigestion and constipation. Sure. The excitement & suspense physically clinches, presses on internal organs and sphincter holes, squeezing out toxins to keep on drinking and eating in. Sure. Late night boredom and fear of the dark is within seconds ignored. In a…
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I Trapped Myself
In a poignant reflection, the author shares their father’s last moments in the hospital, marked by denial of his impending death. The piece explores themes of death and capitalism, revealing the father’s struggle with financial burdens and missed conversations about life and death. Regret permeates the narrative, emphasizing the need for open dialogue.
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Full Body Tsunami
This piece dives into a transformative experience that unfolds in just moments, starting from the forebrain and spreading warmth throughout the body. It emphasizes the deep relaxation achieved through meditation, leading to a fresh perspective on life and a peaceful, enlightened state that flows over past chaos.
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On the Road at Nightime
The content portrays the noisy environment created by loud cars, music, and roadside bars, likening it to animals calling for mates while disturbing others’ peace.
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Can’t Make a Big Decision?
The text explores the complexities of decision-making about life and mortality, using vivid imagery of nature and memories to illustrate the interconnectedness of past experiences and wisdom. It emphasizes that answers to life’s challenges lie within our shared existence with all living beings.
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How Do You Know When You’re Right?
Do we find satisfaction in others’ pain or near-misses? This reflection interrogates our darker impulses, challenging the morality behind fleeting glimmers of happiness.
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Stop Digging Little Holes
They’re not getting you anywhere away from a divorce death of a child and a violent assault Nor will this digging shallow escape you from overcrowding witnessing violence, and a guilty conscience Avoiding, denying, targeting, attacking, are the little holes you keep digging into There is no escape found in them to be found. A…
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What Haunts You
In a moment of raw truth, a comment on death anxiety provokes a visceral reaction—flagged and erased. Why suppress the haunting reality that gnaws at the psyche? The fear of mortality is pervasive, lurking long before any jarring words. Deleting the comment doesn’t exorcise the ghost; it amplifies it.
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I Hate My Bad Boss
Bad bosses thrive on control and humiliation, inflicting pain and despair while their victims languish in silence. Escape seems impossible in this toxic hierarchy.
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Free Schooling
Sign up for No Cares College! Tuition’s zero, lessons in lounging by a lake, and exams? Nah, just enjoy life. Who knew ungrading could be so fulfilling?