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Below is a long blog post about 2015, and how things have been going for me. As I was writing the draft of this post (on New Years Day), it occurred to me that people don’t like reading long posts on the internet anymore, so hopefully you will forgive my self-indulgence in sharing these reflections with you! One year ago today, at the end of December 31st, 2014 – we were sitting around our house waiting for the midnight bells to ring… and then suddenly we heard them all together: “Happy new Year!!” Then there was lots of kissing and hugging, confetti thrown into the air, fireworks exploding overhead, and laughter filling up every space possible. It was amazing, and one of those magical moments where everything felt right in life and love. It also made us feel hopeful and optimistic for what lay ahead. We had no idea just how much more awesome the rest of the year would be than we could ever imagine when looking back from where we are now. But since God is good … why wouldn’t He give us an even better year than last? That’s always His goal for us anyway, isn’t it? A lot has happened during 2015 too — some good stuff and bad stuff as well. I got married to my wonderful wife Allyson on May 9th after dating her off & on for over 7 years (!). She has changed my entire world for the better by loving me unconditionally through thick AND thin; being kinder towards others while remaining true to herself; bringing out beauty/wisdom within me; and helping me become closer to Jesus Christ daily. If only everyone knew someone who loved them half as deeply or thoughtfully as she does .. then maybe they might get married someday themselves, eh? :) Seriously though–it feels so fantastic having found such a great partner here in life. Her support means everything …and without question—she makes each day worth living because she puts joy inside each moment whenever possible . And thanks again to all your many prayers during our wedding ceremony which helped make sure nothing went wrong beforehand either ! (Because let’s face facts : there always seems to be something unexpected happening somewhere along the way.) So thank u very much once more everyone , please know yr words truly do matter sometimes –they really can change lives forever if used wisely enough . Who knows ? Perhaps next year we’ll finally see another couple tied together legally down south somewhere nearby …(or maybe not) but regardless–God bless u ALL !! :) On June 6th, we moved from San Diego County California to Tucson Arizona—after renting there briefly first however initially arriving directly via bus rather than driving ourselves across country due largely simply cuz why bother taking Below is a long blog post about 4 years of research for my new book. I hope you enjoy it, and please feel free to leave comments at the end! 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Crime for many of case crsu or may go your legal way even this form serious case when your some less penalty to fight crime charges with your ml 2014. You can read it, or you can watch my video summary of the year. As usual I’ve grouped everything into four categories: personal stuff and big ideas; travels/trips abroad; work projects (that is, things that are not in the first two categories); and other coolness (cool people, good events). This year has been pretty busy with lots of fun new developments! Personal Stuff + Big Ideas A few months ago I did an interview on Making Sense podcast for Sam Harris, which was super-fun to do. It seems like he wanted me as his guest because we have some shared interests—in particular, ethics, selfishness vs altruism, human dignity, and happiness through helping others. We had a great time talking at length. He asked very challenging questions but also showed interest in what I thought and seemed curious when I talked about my own life experiences rather than just theorizing. Here’s how he described our discussion afterward: “In this conversation we examine the value of religion, moral psychology, effective altruism, free will, and much else.” If you want more context, here’s another article from The New York Times about why I got on the show. There’s no transcript yet, but if someone wants to create one they should email me since there were several times where I felt I didn’t express myself clearly enough and would love to go back and clarify them. Anyway…I hope you enjoy listening to us talk for over three hours! For anyone who knows Sam well, the episode may seem shorter so be sure to scroll down until you see the full title listing: The Science Delusion – with Michael Sandel & Sam Harris Here’s a short excerpt from the beginning of the episode: You can listen online without registering anywhere, download episodes onto your computer using iTunes, subscribe via RSS feed (for example, Google Reader), get the MP3 files directly to your phone by subscribing through FeedBurner, etc., all thanks to the wonderful folks at Pantheon Podcasts. They even made little icons that link to their respective platforms below. So far the feedback has mostly been positive, especially compared to many other science/philosophy interviews out there. As always, feel free to send me any comments. My favorite response came from someone named Adam whom I met while studying philosophy at Oxford University during the summer of 2008. His message said something along these lines: “Hey Michael, you fucking rock!” That sounds good to hear from such a smart guy ;) Earlier in the spring I spoke again with Scott Aaronson, host of Episode #56 of The Future Physics Show called “LessWrong.” It Below is a long blog post about 123. I thought it was important to share this, not just because of the subject matter but also for how we can all learn from each other and support one another during these challenging times. “So you’re saying that there are only two ways out? I don’t like those odds!” says Charlie Brown in his never ending quest to kick Lucy’s football with her holding on tight at the end of every game they play together. This has been going on since Peanuts first appeared as an American comic strip back in 1950 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peanuts). However, even though he keeps getting fooled by Lucy’s deceptions time after time, somehow Charlie Brown finds himself taking yet another shot despite knowing exactly what will happen – again! In fact, according to Wikipedia “One of its most famous sequences features Lucy pulling away [the ball] at the last second… Lucy tells him: ‘I always pull it away at the very last minute.’ To which Charlie Brown responds: ‘You know what your problem is? You think too much!’” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Pulls_Away) Charlie Brown’s story brings me back to my own life where sometimes when things look hopeless, I find myself falling into despair or discouragement and unable to get out of bed some mornings, feeling stuck and helpless. That may sound dramatic, however when faced with such situations many people struggle to keep their heads above water and deal effectively with them without professional assistance. So often we feel alone and disconnected; unsure who else feels similar pain, let along knows how best to help us move forward. Over the years I have heard stories about how other people coped through difficult periods in their lives, and although everyone experiences stress differently, certain strategies seem more helpful than others. For instance if someone said to me, “Let go”, then I might start thinking that perhaps I should just give up trying anything new, take no risks at all and stop striving towards my goals altogether. It sounds simplistic doesn’t it, but when people say something to us that seems so easy and straightforward, our minds immediately jump to negative conclusions and question whether we really want to change anyway. Instead, why not ask questions instead, like “How would letting go affect my situation?” or “What could be gained from this approach compared to keeping hold of everything right now?” Such queries usually reveal potential benefits rather than drawbacks and help us see that letting go isn’t necessarily giving up completely. Likewise asking ourselves why we hang onto particular ideas and beliefs allows room for exploration before committing fully either way. All in all it makes sense to gain clarity around any issue(s) bothering us prior making decisions based Below is a long blog post about 10 reasons to take an online class. I wanted to share it with you all because the topic of why to go back to school can be confusing for some people, and this author does a great job at explaining things! I hope that you find these points helpful in your decision making process as well.