…truth is known (outside the cave) a person cannot go back to previous beliefs (as in the cave) (516e). It is hard to see things in a different way from that which you have been conditioned to know (515d). It is difficult to accept and understand new things. The life…

…to find gold and work on plantations killing any Indian who opposed him. He and most Europeans felt that their own culture was far better and usually described Indians as savages. Columbus' men acted as if they were rulers of a kingdom or gods of a new world and had…

…Armed Forces in World War I. It's stunning to learn how black troops were treated and how little they were rewarded. They provided a great service for America a service that has gone largely unsung. Thankfully, there are places in such a sad world where blacks are not treated so…

…When Gatsby dies Nick is awakened and reaches his epiphany. He realizes that this «wonderful» world of money and status means in the end nothing. Nick goes back home and leaves these people behind. It almost seems that Fitzgerald knew what was coming and what was to happen to this…

…if you believe that another person is superior to you and or the others you have this instant reaction to stay quiet and follow the one person who isn`t afraid to speak and has this strength deep within. As most LEADERS would react they think the world owes them something,…

They begin talking about the art of dancing and how it can be seen as a metaphor of life. The dance is a symbol of inner harmony, social peace, and a world without violence or aggression. This is an ideal world. Sam points out that none of us know the…

…confusion and sadness. Gatsby had worked so hard to fit Daisy´s standards for a husband. He believed he was now a man who fit these standards. He was still the same man she fell in love with years ago, but he was now a wealthy man. Gatsby new deep down…

…a very short period of time. So what does all this high tech wizardry have to do with the economy? Just about everything, actually. Already governments across the globe are clamoring to be the first to find a practical method of taxation into this new world wide interchange system. Hopefully,…

…age, there will always be ways around them. As stated by Michael Miller When it comes to our children, censorship is a far less important issue than good parenting. We must teach our kids that the Internet is an extension and reflection of the real world, and we have to…

…there) Brauer: I would rather not as I become shy when placed in front of a camera but I will say that they are all important for understanding the way of the planet Earth and each one now has high sentimental value. Mona: okay then. In other news today, How…