I know that any reasonable experiment needs to include a large subject group in order to have some validity. Or in the case of a solitary subject, then a number of repeated tests is called for. So far I have one test, of one subject, namely me! And since I don't give a shit about anyone but me, I will continue to be the only subject.
But I'm pleased to say that my very first test seemed to support my hypothesis, and so I will continue to monitor under the same conditions.
I spent about 15 minutes in the kitchen and in the garage, gradually building my heart rate, and then again when I did start running I ran very, very slowly. I think it was a success, although I admit I felt a bit tired throughout. That of course could be just exactly what it felt like, tiredness, perhaps even compounded by the drugs I've been taking. Regardless I'm quite happy that I didn't have an episode of any kind, and in fact gradually increased my speed to something near normal.
And since I'm tired I'm glad to be saved from dreaming up a long post by my old friend, the Internet. I found this priceless bit of wisdom on CNN. It was the result of a contest held by a couple of guys who wrote a book called "Atheist Heart, Humanist Mind.". Their challenge to their readers was to come up with a list of ten Non-Commandments to live by. This was the result.
1. Be open-minded and be willing to alter your beliefs with new evidence.
2. Strive to understand what is most likely to be true, not to believe what you wish to be true.
3. The scientific method is the most reliable way of understanding the natural world.
4. Every person has the right to control of their body.
5. God is not necessary to be a good person or to live a full and meaningful life.
6. Be mindful of the consequences of all your actions and recognize that you must take responsibility for them.
7. Treat others as you would want them to treat you, and can reasonably expect them to want to be treated. Think about their perspective.
8. We have the responsibility to consider others, including future generations.
9. There is no one right way to live.
10. Leave the world a better place than you found it.
But I'm pleased to say that my very first test seemed to support my hypothesis, and so I will continue to monitor under the same conditions.
I spent about 15 minutes in the kitchen and in the garage, gradually building my heart rate, and then again when I did start running I ran very, very slowly. I think it was a success, although I admit I felt a bit tired throughout. That of course could be just exactly what it felt like, tiredness, perhaps even compounded by the drugs I've been taking. Regardless I'm quite happy that I didn't have an episode of any kind, and in fact gradually increased my speed to something near normal.
And since I'm tired I'm glad to be saved from dreaming up a long post by my old friend, the Internet. I found this priceless bit of wisdom on CNN. It was the result of a contest held by a couple of guys who wrote a book called "Atheist Heart, Humanist Mind.". Their challenge to their readers was to come up with a list of ten Non-Commandments to live by. This was the result.
1. Be open-minded and be willing to alter your beliefs with new evidence.
2. Strive to understand what is most likely to be true, not to believe what you wish to be true.
3. The scientific method is the most reliable way of understanding the natural world.
4. Every person has the right to control of their body.
5. God is not necessary to be a good person or to live a full and meaningful life.
6. Be mindful of the consequences of all your actions and recognize that you must take responsibility for them.
7. Treat others as you would want them to treat you, and can reasonably expect them to want to be treated. Think about their perspective.
8. We have the responsibility to consider others, including future generations.
9. There is no one right way to live.
10. Leave the world a better place than you found it.
I'm gonna print it out and hang it by my bed!!! After all, the 10 that I learned from Sister Michaela, were all either mindlessly stupid, or mindlessly easy! I wish I could say the same for the above 10, as I admit to struggling with just above every one of them every day! I rest my case.
And I must admit that I had to look up the catholic version of the ten commandments, probably since I haven't looked at them for 45 years. To say I was shocked how simply silly they are, would be an understatement. I find it hard to believe that so many people consider these ten simple, often repetitive phrases, a complete guide to live by.....just saying...
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"I believe in eight of the ten commandments; and I believe in going to church every Sunday unless there's a game on"---Steve martin
"It is said that from Mount Sinai God gave, amid thunderings and lightnings, ten commandments for the guidance of mankind; and yet among them is not found Thou shalt believe The Bible"---Robert Green Ingersoll"
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Peter
Good post, and I am happy at your experiment results so far.
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Good luck with your continued experiment! Also, I love the list non-commandments. Your talk of the catholic ten commandments makes me think of George Carlin's bit about the ten commandments where he whittles them down to a logical three! Heh.
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Michael