Quantum Jazz

Post-Thanksgiving Discussion

I hope Thanksgiving was good for everyone.  The “holiday season” is in fully swing officially, which always brings to mind family, friends, and especially spending lots of MONEY!  This time of year always reminds me of those less fortunate, especially the unemployed.  The biggest dilemma that I witnessed in the arguably rougher economic times between 2008 and now is that politicians and the employed (especially journalists)  are blaming the unemployed for sucking money out of the government.  Now, there are some people on unemployment insurance that are able to work, and are unfairly receiving benefits, but I believe this is an opportunity for the government to fix this problem, not blame the unemployed and threaten even less social services. If there is such a large percentage of people receiving unemployment benefits, then why doesn’t the government just crack down on surveillance of those applying for and receiving unemployment benefits, not dropping social services.  The savings on unemployment spending should out weigh the cost of added surveillance and give employment opportunities to some people able to work but unable to find work. But, this is the United State, so leaders just argue on television, the internet, or in newspapers but never actually take logical, reasoned, and compassionate action.

Well happy holidays to everyone.  I hope these posts aren’t too depressing.  See you next week.

I’m Back

I know, I know. It has been more than a week since my last post. There have been some difficulties that prevented me from tumblr, I apologize.

Two ethical/moral decisions: 1) in light of recent difficulties and the growing geriactric population, who has the right to say it is your time to die. I understand the God-fearing people would say God, but we have machines and medications to keep you physically alive forever. However, being on 10 medications and unable to do pretty much anything for yourself does not sound like a good quality of life and this discounts those that cannot even sleep without their nightly ambien. Are these drugs and techniques to keep people alive helping those that are being treated, or are they only there to help the medical community feel good about themselves? 2) when is it good to quit? We have many cliches against quitting, but there is a point at which continuing your current path is a fool’s errand. So, when can you quit without compromising your integrit?

Answers to both of these questions escape me at this moment as I am still trying to decide my own ethical and moral compass.

Take care and there will be a new post next week

Finally, a Post!

Well, I understand that it has been a long time since I have posted, but I didn’t know what to post. HOWEVER, i finally decided. This is going to be one of various blogs that I will keep. My quantjazz will be a moral/ethical blog. I think lots of people have challenges in these topic, I being one of them, so I wanted to put my ideas out there to help others and to receive suggestions, if anyone actually reads this. So here it goes…

Q: When are you able to bend ideals for practicality sake?

I always have a hard time justifying practicality at the expense of my ideals, especially during the remorse phase of my decision making process. For example, if you and your significant other are far enough into the relationship that you can take things more seriously, but your religion is against that, what is the right decision? Your heart (in my sense practicality) tells you that you are ready to move on, but your brain (religious ideals) tells you not to go there. Another example is the question many college students face, especially science students; is there a time to cheat on a test or assignment when that goes against your ideals. The cheating is usually reasoned practically because it is a class that the student is forced to take and they think that it won’t apply to their future, so what is the harm in not learning the material when it is just a grade on a transcript. I have always gone with the idea that you should do what feels right in your heart, but when it contrasts with ideals, it becomes confusing.

The relationship conumdrum is something that I have been struggling to answer for the past few years. I have looked into scripture and secular sources, but it all really ends on the individual who makes the decision to stay true to your faith/ideals or not.

In response to the cheating question, as I have grown in the past 15.5 years of school, I give a firm no cheating at all. There is no reason for cheating. The classes you take are meant to teach something, at least a new way of thinking, and if you are not at least attempting to think, then the class is a waste of time and money, and you shouldn’t take the class. Instead, find another major that will interest you and that doesn’t require you to take a class that you feel does not benefit you at all.

Please leave the most truthful comments, I would love to read them.

Why make it easy?

It’s weird, looking at the way I’ve evolved from a kid to a young adult.  Before high school, I always took the easy way out of things, but now I’m purposefully taking the harder road in life.  Why?  I enjoy what I do, but sometimes I think, “why am I doing all of this.”  Eh, just here to rant.

But, all this emotional, self reflection is not what I’m totally all about.  Please don’t get me wrong, and I’m really not depressed, just finding myself.

Hmmmm….

Well, this past week has been full of spontaneity, and not all of the better.  But, I think part of this spontaneity (including getting called into a crappy day of work) made me question who I really am, and what I want out of life; what I want period. So, right now, I’m trying to find my rhythm again…

So….

It’s been about three weeks out of school already, and I am finally out in the world, working, playing, doin what I do.  I been feeling rather content but something inside seems restless.  But hey, storms here, fun light show!