My Definition of the Aphorism
My definition of the aphorism is that the aphorism is a short nonfictional informal piece of writing that usually fills less than a written page. In other words, the aphorism is a concise expression of language that is informal, nonfictional, and usually fills less than a written page. (12/12/08)
If Anyone Has a Better Plan for Educating the Masses
If anyone has a better plan for educating the masses than my plan of using neoliberal arts, aka postmodern minimalist philosophy, to educate the masses, I would like to know about it, because I am very much interested in educating the masses, due to the fact that I believe that the masses educated can never be defeated. (12/12/08)
What Is the Alternative to Neoliberal Arts
What is the alternative to neoliberal arts, aka postmodern minimalist philosophy, for the purpose of educating the masses of the world? Is the alternative to spend trillions of dollars on failed educational systems worldwide? (12/13/08)
Even If
Even if human beings were to understand and dominate everything that exists in our concept of creation, we could still be in the mind of a desktop nonclassical computer, which would make our concept of creation as insignificant as a mouse or a cockroach in the larger scheme of things. Believe it or not! QED! (12/13/08)
The Ultimate Reductionist and Antireductionist Concepts
The ultimate reductionist concept is that everything is zero (nothingness) on the most fundamental level of nature, while the ultimate antireductionist concept is that everything is the illusory characteristics of zero (nothingness) on the nonfundamental levels of nature. Therefore, reductionism and antireductionism lead to the same ultimate conclusion: namely, that everything is zero (nothingness). (12/14/08)
It's All an Illusion
Space, time, matter, energy, motion, perceptions, etc. are all illusions, because everything is the illusory characteristics of zero (nothingness). In other words, the expression: "It's all an illusion" is true in more ways than one. (12/14/08)
God Is an Illusory Characteristic of Zero
God is an illusory characteristic of zero, because God is infinity, and infinity is an illusory characteristic of zero. Infinity can also mean zero entropy, therefore, zero entropy is also an illusory characteristic of zero. (12/14/08)
Zeroisticism
Zeroisticism is the philosophical doctrine that states that everything is zero (nothingness) on the most fundamental level of nature, and that everything is the illusory characteristics of zero (nothingness) on the nonfundamental levels of nature. (12/14/08)
What Is the Answer?
My answer to the "What is the answer?" question is: Zero (Nothingness). In other words, my ultimate answer to all questions is: Zero. The reason for my zero answer above is because I believe that zero is ultimate reality. Believe it or not! QED! (12/14/08)
In the Beginning Was Chaos
Zero, which represents infinite entropy, is equivalent to the ancient concept of chaos. In other words, in the beginning was chaos, which is equivalent to the postmodern minimalist concept of infinite entropy or zero. (12/14/08)
I Am Surprised and Disappointed
I am surprised and disappointed that the masses haven't gravitated towards my websites in large numbers, because my websites are designed to benefit the masses. Perhaps, what the elites say about the masses is true, after all, but I am still holding out hope that what the elites say about the masses is untrue. (12/14/08)
Chaos Is Another Name for Entropy
In postmodern minimalist philosophy, chaos is another name for entropy, because zero chaos is equivalent to zero entropy, and infinite chaos is equivalent to infinite entropy. In other words, in the beginning was infinite chaos or infinite entropy. (12/15/08)
Professionals Will Find My Websites Very Informative
Although my websites are written with the masses in mind, professionals will find my websites very informative, because I have many creative ideas on my websites, which professionals will find very useful in their professions. Please feel free to browse my websites. (12/15/08)
Perhaps, I Am Just a Crazy Fool
Perhaps, I am just a crazy fool, but I believe that what I am trying to do with my websites is important. I have to admit that I have doubts about my sanity, because of the feeble response by the masses to my websites. Perhaps the masses are right, and I am wrong, or perhaps the elites are right, and I am wrong, because I am beginning to have doubts about what I am trying to do with my websites. (12/15/08)
Zero Is the Answer to All Questions
The Brahmans of India answered all questions a long time ago, because they discovered zero, and zero is the answer to all questions. The Brahmans are also aware that zero is the answer to all questions, because they know that everything is an illusion of zero. No wonder that the Brahmans have discovered zero in the last thousand years or so, because they are too smart for their own good. Believe it or not! QED! (12/15/08)
The Ultimate Minimalist Education
The symbol "0" (zero) comprises the ultimate minimalist education, because "0" (zero) is the answer to all questions. Believe it or not! May the Source be with you! Amen and hallelujah! QED! (12/19/08)
If the Masses Were to Learn Zero from My Websites
If the masses were to learn zero (nothing) from my websites, they will have obtained the ultimate minimalist education, because zero is the answer to all questions. Therefore, the masses do not have to visit my websites in order to obtain the ultimate minimalist education. In other words, despite themselves, the masses are obtaining a world-class education from my websites, although they know zero (nothing) about my websites. Believe it or not! QED! (12/19/08)
The Brahmans of India Were Correct After All
The Brahmans of India were correct after all, because all that the masses have to know is zero (nothing) in order for the masses to be highly educated, due to the fact that zero is the answer to all questions. Therefore, the masses are obtaining a world-class education from my websites by not visiting my websites, because, by not visiting my websites, the masses are learning zero from my websites. (12/19/08)
I Have Succeeded in Educating the Masses of the World
I have succeeded in educating the masses of the world against their will, because I have taught them zero (nothing), which is the answer to all questions. Therefore, all the masses of the world now have a world-class education despite themselves, because they now know zero for real. (12/20/08)
Neoliberal Arts and the New World Order
I predict that countries that take my websites seriously will come out on top in the New World Order, while countries that do not take my websites seriously will sink to the bottom of the New World Order, because neoliberal arts, aka postmodern minimalist philosophy, is the philosophy that will determine the winners and losers in the New World Order that is emerging. (12/21/08)
The Nature of the Mind
The mind consists of concrete language, logic, and mathematics, because zero (nothingness) and its illusory characteristics consist of the Ferreira Fundamental Trinity, which consists of language, logic, and mathematics. Therefore, the nature of the mind is the nature of concrete language, logic, and mathematics. (12/21/08)
Hedonism and the Future of Humanity
I believe that the future of humanity will be devoted to hedonistic pleasures, because the mind is a sensual entity, and I see nothing wrong with a future that is devoted to hedonistic pleasures. Hedonistic pleasures have a bad connotation, because of the entropy that exists in nature, and of our inability at the present time to overcome the deleterious effects of entropy, but, in the future, superhumans will overcome the deleterious effects of entropy. Therefore, in the future Edenic multiverse, the only worthy pursuit for superhumans will be hedonism, because superhumans have to have something to occupy their time. Intellectual pursuits will be dead in the future, because panmultiversal panacean computers will be able to answer and solve all of humanity's problems. (12/21/08)
Infinity Is a Number
Infinity is a number, because stating that infinity is not a number is like stating that one is not a number, because one can mean anything. For example, one can mean one house, or it can mean one neighborhood that is full of houses. Therefore, if infinity is not a number, then no number is a number, because any number can mean anything. In other words, all numbers are characteristics of zero, according to the Ferreira Genesis Equation. (12/23/08)
All Numbers Are Undefined
All numbers are undefined (indeterminate), because any number can mean anything. Therefore, infinity is a number, because, if infinity is not a number, then no number is a number, due to the fact that infinity fits the criterion of being a number. (12/23/08)
I Do not See Why Zero Cannot Have Nonzero Characteristics
If space can have curved characteristics, like in Einstein's general theory of relativity, then I do not see why zero (nothingness) cannot have nonzero characteristics. In other words, the concept of the nonzero characteristics of zero is no more absurd than the concept of the characteristics of curved space. (12/26/08)
Even If the Story of Jesus in the Bible Is True
Even if the story of Jesus in the Bible is true, it still might not mean a damn thing, because we could still all be in the mind of a desktop nonclassical computer, which would make all religious texts as insignificant as a mouse or a cockroach in the larger scheme of things. (12/26/08)
Dangerous Cultural Atavists and Demagogues
Afrocentrists who believe that one must not incorporate non-Afrocentric ideas into Afrocentric culture are dangerous cultural atavists and demagogues, because they retard the progress of Afrocentric culture. I believe that Afrocentrists should incorporate the best ideas and traditions from all cultures and traditions into Afrocentric culture. (12/26/08)
Educultism
Educultism is the philosophical doctrine that states that education should be structured such that students should start with the basics, and gruadually work their way up to some amazing and profound revelation that is only known to academic grauduates. I am not an educultist, because I do not believe in educultism. (12/26/08)
Anti-Educultism
Anti-educultism is the philosophical doctrine that states that education should be structured such that students should start with the basics, but as soon as the students are able to understand what is amazing and profound about their education, they should be told what is amazing and profound about their education. In other words, anti-educultism believes that what is amazing and profound about education should not be a step by step process, but should be revelatory as soon as possible in the education process. I am an anti-educultist, because I believe in anti-educultism. (12/26/08)
The Quantum of Action Is the Gateway to Zero Entropy
The quantum of action is the gateway to zero entropy. In other words, the quantum of action is the link between mass/energy and zero entropy, which is a state of perfect order, knowledge, and wisdom. (12/27/08)
The Ultimate Unified Theory of Nature
The ultimate unified theory of nature states that zero (nothingness) is the ultimate unified source of everything in nature, and that everything is the illusory characteristics of zero. In other words, the ultimate unified theory of nature states that zero is ultimate reality. (12/28/08)
Beyond the Standard Model of Quantum Mechanics
Physicists are correct in looking beyond the standard model of quantum mechanics, because, in nature, phenomena that usually fit a subspectrum of energy levels, usually do not fit the whole spectrum of energy levels. Therefore, it is almost axiomatic that there will be new phenomena beyond the standard model of quantum mechanics. And, I predict that the new phenomena beyond the standard model will make it unnecessary to make particle accelerators larger and larger, or have greater and greater energies, indefinitely. (12/28/08)
Religious Asses Plain and Simple
People who believe that religious doctrines should not evolve over time, because of written religious texts of the past, are religious asses plain and simple, because why can't God change his mind, and reveal new religious doctrines that contradict what was revealed before? In other words, why can't God's doctrines be contradictory (evolutionary) over time? After all, prophets perceive the words of God through imperfect senses, so why shouldn't the words of God change over time? (12/28/08)
Nonatavistic and Nonparochialistic
How can Afrocentric intellectuals expect to dominate intellectual activity by the middle of the twenty-first century, if Afrocentric culture is atavistic and parochialistic? In other words, Afrocentric culture has to become nonatavistic and nonparochialistic in order for Afrocentric intellectuals to dominate intellectual activity by the middle of the twenty-first century. (12/29/08)
God's Message Should Undergo Paradigm Shifts
God's message should undergo paradigm shifts from time to time as human consciousness undergoes paradigm shifts from time to time. In other words, religious texts should evolve in order to keep up with the paradigm shifts of human consciousness over the ages. Therefore, postmodern prophets are needed in order to express the will of God for the new age that we live in. (12/30/08)
Zerotropism Is the New Religious Paradigm
Zerotropism is the new religious paradigm for the postmodern minimalist era that we are now living in, because zerotropism states that religion should be freed from its frozen-in-time and unchanging paradigms, because human beings are now aware of the meaning and importance of paradigm shifts. (12/30/08)
Africa Can Still Come Out on Top Internationally
Africa can still come out on top, internationally, if they were to take my websites seriously, but they only have about seventy-five years in which to come out on top, because panmultiversal panacean computers will be in the final stages of development by then. Believe it or not! QED! (12/30/08)
I Can Be Considered to Be a Postmodern Minimalist Prophet
I can be considered to be a postmodern minimalist prophet, because I have made many prophetic statements about the future of humanity in my writings. I am not really antireligious, but I am anti-ignorance, period. (12/30/08)
The Ultimate Paradigm Shift
The ultimate paradigm shift is the paradigm shift from a religious God to a science God: namely, zero entropy (zerotropy), which means perfect order, knowledge, and wisdom. Human beings will be able to tap into the science God (zero entropy) in order to make the world a better place to live using panmultiversal panacean computers. (12/31/08)
The Most Difficult Concept in Nature to Grasp
The most difficult concept in nature to grasp is zero (nothingness), because most people still have not grasped the fact that zero is ultimate reality, and that everything in nature is the illusory characteristics of zero. (1/1/09)
Where My Websites Are Most Popular
My websites are most popular in the USA, China, and Germany, respectively. (1/1/09)
Singularities Are Impossible in Nature
Singularities are impossible in nature as we know it, because matter and energy cannot exist as singularities, due to the fact that matter and energy consists of oscillating points and not nonoscillating points. In other words, a singularity in nature would consist of no matter or energy, because matter and energy consists of nonsingularities, due to the fact that oscillating points are not singularities. (1/1/09)
Difficult-to-Teach Students
I believe that my websites can be of help in teaching difficult-to-teach students, because I was a difficult-to-teach student myself, and I believe that I know what turns on difficult-to-teach students. Please experiment with my websites in the classroom. (1/2/09)
C Students
C students can benefit the most from my websites, because I was once a C student myself, and I believe that I know what C students like to learn about. Most creative students are C students or worse, and my websites are mostly for creative students like myself. If you are a creative student, and your grades are C or worse, please try out my websites, and tell your teachers about my websites, if my websites are of help to you. (1/2/09)
America Is Beginning to Rediscover the Potential of Its Creative C Students
America is beginning to rediscover the potential of its creative C students, and it's about time, because America is beginning to fall behind the rest of the developed world in creative achievements. (1/2/09)
"Home in Three Days. Don't Wash"
In 1972, I told the US Government that when Napoleon sent his wife, Josephine, a letter telling her: "Home in three days. Don't wash," what he was really telling his wife was that she was not to wash her pussy, because he would be home in three days. At the time I told the US government the above, none of the experts in the world could figure out what the above message to Napoleon's wife meant, because the experts thought it might be some type of complicated code. (1/2/09)
Conscious Perceptions
Conscious perceptions are forms of perturbations in the normal swarming behaviors of the electrons in the brain. In other words, conscious perceptions are analogous to the perturbations in the normal swarming behaviors of money in the stock market, flocks of swarming birds, or schools of swarming fishes, etc. Therefore, it might be possible to simulate conscious perceptions on a computer by simulating the behaviors of swarms of entities when the swarms of entities are perturbed by internal or external inputs to the swarms of entities. (1/2/09)
Perturbism
Perturbism is the philosophical doctrine that states that conscious perceptions are caused by perturbations in the normal swarming behaviors of electrons in the brain, and that computers can probably simulate the perturbations in the normal swarming behaviors of the electrons in the brain when the conscious brain perceives something. (1/2/09)
The Nature of Consciousness from the Physical Perspective
The nature of consciousness from the physical perspective consists of the perturbations in the normal swarming behaviors of electrons that comprise the human brain. I now believe that classical computers can simulate the conscious mind by simulating the swarming behaviors of electrons in the human brain when the human brain is conscious. From a physical perspective, what else could the conscious mind be but perturbations in the normal swarming patterns of electrons in the human brain? In retrospect, it seems quite obvious. (1/4/09)
The Nature of God from the Scientific Perspective
Zero entropy (zerotropy) is the nature of God from the scientific perspective, because zero entropy means perfect order, knowledge, and wisdom from the scientific and philosophical perspectives. Zero entropy is represented by infinity, while infinite entropy is represented by zero. Zero and infinity are reciprocals of each other. Therefore, zero entropy and infinite entropy are also reciprocals of each other. God from the scientific perspective is completely quantifiable, and harnessable for the betterment of humanity. (1/4/09)
Author Keith N. Ferreira, aka Professor QED, of the University of Neoliberal Arts
www.philophysics.com