The Matrix Real Time

Posted by JoeAm on September 16, 2021 · 9 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By joeAm The movie “The Matrix” explores a digital reality where humans have been reduced to a source of energy empowering the computer. A few rebels are fighting it. It’s pretty much what we see in our world today only the computer does not yet have us physically plugged in. It is … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Education, Technology/Internet

Isko Moreno is not chopped liver

Posted by JoeAm on September 9, 2021 · 165 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By JoeAm “Who is Isko?” I asked myself, recognizing astutely that he is charging to the forefront of Philippine national political affairs. Wikipedia has all the details. Francisco Moreno Domagoso is a former street kid who got into entertainment and parlayed fame into adult work and leadership. You can read the details … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Philippine Government, Philippine Politics

Guesses are not knowledge, they’re bets

Posted by JoeAm on August 29, 2021 · 279 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America Have you noticed that civilization has gone uncivilized? The reason for it is fairly simple. Social media have taught us that we can feel good if someone likes our opinion. There are scientific concepts and words that can be used to explain how the brain generates chemicals as effective … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Education

The Greed Games: Populist Fascists

Posted by JoeAm on August 16, 2021 · 211 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I witness the breakdown of civility and sense in both the US and Philippines with a deep sadness, as if a dear friend had died. All that we did together is lost to time. Our fading memories aren’t vivid or active enough to hold onto the good times. Neither … Continue reading →

Category Citizenship/Patriotism, Crime/Corruption, Culture and Arts, Education, Laws and Ethics

The Philippines is anti-knowledge

Posted by JoeAm on August 5, 2021 · 335 Comments 

Analysis and Opinion By Joe America I posted this tweet a few days ago: “Science is knowledge. Truth is knowledge. Politics, propaganda, lies, trolls, and conspiracy theories are the opposite of knowledge. They are deceits and delusions. They are good for the greedy, bad for the nation. The Philippines is largely anti-knowledge.” Philippine government blows … Continue reading →

Category Blogging/Journalism, Citizenship/Patriotism, Culture and Arts, Education, Philippine Government