Tsikbal: from my perspective

For me, on paper both Socialism and Capitalism are equally good ideas. Both are capable economic models, that are able to bring much prosperity to the societies in which they are deployed. The question to which of the both economic model should be applied, should be left to each country to answer. Depending on the culture that each country has, the success that Socialism or Capitalism can achieve is completely different. What's more, in some cases a system that is a hybrid between the two might bring much better results. All depends on how society works in each country. The values in one might be compatible with Capitalism, while in other they may be more compatible with Socialism. But, in my mind, the pure form of either of them can't be applied. The main reason for this belief is that in most societies would benefit more from a mixture of both models, in varying degrees. Yes, some lean to one more than the other, but most are more in the center. At the end, each the self...

The more I see how many people prefer inaction when it comes to making things better, I can't help to feel disappointed. It's specially so, when all they do is whine about how bad things are. But, when it comes the time for them to do something, the answer seems to be that it's some one else's responsibility to fix things. That it's not their fault that all is as it is. But, at the end it is their fault that things have come to where they are. Doing nothing is just as bad as doing the things wrong. Not doing the right thing, or not fixing things when it's needed, is what has us where we are now. We don't have to fix everything, or other people problems, but we have to keep tabs with our what we are need to get done for our benefit.

It's amazing how current communication technology allows real time calls with several persons, while each one is at a different location. What's more impressive, is that it not only allows audio but video too. With the right software/hardware combination, video calls can be made to anyone without mattering where in the world they are. Thus, bringing people together than other otherwise would have difficulty communicating with each other. And if you add that you can add video to the calls that can be made, makes it a lot more gratifying than just listening the person you want to talk to. From my point of view, this advancement in communication technology is a good thing. Since it helps to keep people in touch with their loved ones a lot easier, and sometimes far cheaper than traditional alternatives, it helps to keep people happier while they make their lives in places far from they are from. At the end, technology is making easier to keep people in touch with their roots....

I've considering changing my cell phone for an Android one in the near future. So far, I've considered a Samsung or a Motorola model, but I still haven't made up my mind. The main thing for me is price, since I don't have much money. Though, I have been thinking about getting a cell phone that I can use with whatever carrier I choose. There was a booth here a Plaza where technology vendors concentrate where they sold several cell phone models that could be used with any carrier, but it closed a couple of mouths ago. Which is a shame, since they had a couple of models I really like. As a mater of fact, there was a touch screen model that I was actually willing to give a try. Which is odd, since i mostly prefer models with the QWERTY models over touch screen ones. Now, I have to find where to buy one at Cuernavaca. Or I'll have to go to Mexico City.

There is a big difference between debate and discussion. The main being than in the former one has actually think about what is being argued, and in the latter is just blasting whatever you have to say. Debate is actually healthy, and is useful to move forward since it's a good tool to compare ideas. Specially since it exposes the strength and weakness of each position being presented, and helps to compare ideas. It also helps to start to debate to hone our abilities to think critically, since we have to argue our case in a way than it makes sense and highlight the strengths of the view we have. Also, we have to see why the opposing idea, or argument, is lacking. Another benefit, is that it helps to acquire new outlooks. Specially since it might add new information about any given subject. It is important to forums where people are free to express their opinions and to freely debate the pros and cons. No one holds the absolute truth, and listening to what other have to say or b...

It's sad to see how some people don't take hold of their own life, and keep blaming others for whatever happens. They don't seem to be capable of being responsible for their what they do, and simple have to place the blame outside themselves. Whatever happens to them cannot be their fault, there are no consequences to their actions. Whatever happens, it the result of someone else's action, or it was their destiny. In their mind it's inconceivable that what's happening to them, is the end result of all their choices and actions up to that point. The only one they can take responsibility for what's going on in their life, are themselves. Of course is a lot easier to put the place the blame on someone, or something, else. But, that doesn't make it so. At the end, all of our choices and actions have consequences we'll have to face, whether we like it or not. The good or bad things that happen to us, are the direct result of what we have done so far. ...

What bothers me about how some people think, is that many seem to think that everything is other people responsibility. And when they face the consequences of what they do, or didn't, they are quick to blame others. It's sad to see how many really seem to believe that someone else should care for them, and solve all their needs. They take no blame for their own actions, and refuse to face the consequences that come from them. There is always an excuse for whatever happened. The blame lies on the government, alcohol, or society. Never think of that the no one else can make them do anything, the choice to do any action is theirs alone. By living like this, they are effectively letting other people control how they live. Which is rather annoying, since they want all the rights that the ones who actually take the responsibility of their own life, but want no of the obligations. At the end, those individuals add nothing of value to society. Or at least no innovation, because the...