Star Wars or Star Peace? on Today's Mind Set Daily!

Greeting this is Mind Set Daily for Thursday, November 15 - 2012
35 years after George Lucas’s Star Wars was released, there is a greater possibility of a space battle outside the realm of Hollywood. Space has become a central part of the military and defense policies in many of the world’s biggest countries.

Wars of the future are expected to involve a lot of orbiters to ensure a country’s security: satellite reconnaissance, warning, forecasting and targeting systems – objects which themselves will need to be defended and armed. So it is only a matter of time before orbital systems are developed that will be able to independently hit targets in space, in the atmosphere or on the Earth itself.

In space is one of the few areas where there are no borders. Introducing arms to space, will it upset the balance in the world? It would seem that Harrison Ford, who played Han Solo, one of the most important characters in the Star Wars films, was right when he said that the main secret of the film’s success was that it was “not about space, but about people; this is primarily a film about human relationships.”

It is up to us humans to decide whether space shall remain as a peaceful realm or whether it will become another arena for military conflict, just think about it…

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Introspectives: To vote or not to vote?

To vote or not to vote that is the question... Sure as a citizen of the United States it's my right to vote but is it my obligation? What if I question the very foundation and system that I am voting into? How I am then making a difference if I am simply voting for something that will never change regardless? These are questions that I face and are hard to ignore. Just to vote to vote because it's my "civic" duty doesn't seem right. I really don't like how I am faced with the decision to decide between two parties. Sure their are other parties you can cast your vote for but voting say, "independent" would be a wasted vote because the likelihood of them getting the majority of votes is extremely low. What I hear from people is if you vote third party you are giving away or wasting your vote since the two major parties will only get real consideration anyway. This also bothers me because then I feel like I am forced to use my vote for a candidate I don't support just because I have to vote for the "lesser of two evils". Am I being Illogical here? I believe in democracy and that it should be for the people by the people. But from my observations in this political process of America it seems to be for the corporations and lobbyists not for the "people". I shouldn't have to be faced with this dilemma as an American, it should be an honest and direct process. But it seems the political lines have been blurred.

If you don't vote you'll often hear the phrase, "You can't have an opinion then if you don't participate in voting." I am American born citizen I have every right to voice my opinions about this country, it doesn't come down to just voting as to if you have a say in things I feel. Voting is a right and a freedom, not a law. I work and pay taxes which is pretty much investing into our government if you think about it doesn't that give me any say at least?

"Brain Implants" on Today's Mind Set Daily!

Greetings! This is Mind Set Daily for Monday, November 5th - 2012
Are you ready to have a microchip implanted into your brain?  That might not sound very appealing to you at this point, but this is exactly what the big pharmaceutical companies and the big technology companies have planned for our future.  They are pumping millions of dollars into researching "cutting edge" technologies that will enable implantable microchips to greatly "enhance" our health and our lives. Initially, brain implants will be marketed as "revolutionary breakthroughs" that can cure chronic diseases and that can enable the disabled to live normal lives. Just imagine the hype that will surround these implants when people discover that you can get rid of your extra weight in a matter of days or that you can download an entire college course into your memory in just a matter of hours.  The possibilities for this kind of technology are endless, and it is just a matter of time before having microchips implanted into your brain is considered to be quite common.  What was once science fiction is rapidly becoming reality, and it is going to change the world forever.

The pharmaceutical companies of the future will include a "bioelectronics" business that "treats disease through electrical signalling in the brain and elsewhere." Diseases such as diabetes and epilepsy and conditions such as obesity and depression will be will be treated "through electronic implants into the brain rather than pills or injections." These implants will send electrical signals to cells and organs that are "malfunctioning".  People will be totally "cured" without ever having to pop a pill or go under the knife.

If a brain implant could cure a disease that you have been suffering from your whole life would you take it? A lot of people are going to be faced with that kind of a decision in future years.

This kind of technology is advancing very rapidly.  In fact, some researchers have already had success treating certain diseases by implanting microchips into the brains of rats. But is it really safe to have a device implanted into your head that can "talk" directly to your brain? For example, Intel is working on sensors that will be implanted in the brain that will be able to directly control computers and cell phones. Even now, some video game makers are developing headsets that allow users to play games using their brain waves rather than a joystick or a control pad. Other companies want to make it possible to directly connect your brain to the Internet.

The possibilities are endless. But so is the potential for abuse. Implantable microchips that can "talk" directly to the brain would give a tyrannical government the ultimate form of control. If you could download thoughts and feelings directly into the brains of your citizens, you could achieve total control and never have to worry that they would turn on you. In fact, you could potentially program these chips to make your citizens feel good all the time.  You could have these chips produce a "natural high" that never ends.  That would make your citizens incredibly dependent on the chips and they would never want to give them up.

This kind of technology has the potential to be one of the greatest threats to liberty and freedom in the history of mankind. At first these implantable microchips will be sold to us as one of the greatest "breakthroughs" ever, but in the end they could end up totally enslaving us. Just think about it...

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Mind Set Daily Returns!

I'm back! Well back doing Mind Set Daily episodes that is. I am proud to announce that new episodes will begin airing next week starting November 5th on Mindset Central. I'll be back highlighting various news stories ranging in topics from weather control to big brother and all sorts of new technologies mixed in. I challenge you to listen if you haven't already as you may hear of things in these stories you never thought possible.
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Today's Socks!

Back in 2009 I had this idea of creating a casual comedy type podcast. The theme would really be just about anything and making fun of things like movies, comics, games, TV shows, current events etc.. I guess I would say this wasn't meant to be serious. I was able to bring a couple friends on board for this show so it was 3 of us. We managed to post 9 episodes of Today's Socks. Although it didn't go past the 9 episodes as it was just to difficult for all of us to keep meeting up for the episodes.

Since that time I have always imagined bringing back this podcast but the challenge I've had is the original participants aren't available now to be on air. Well recently I decided to try it on my own and actually have a good friend from the Philippines (Patrick Rivera) who has offered to come on with me for the relaunch. We completed a pilot episode which is just episode 1 really but it's short and sort of a preview of what's to come. From here who knows where this go and what guest hosts I'll have on, like this show these things are random. But the one thing you can count on with this podcast is you'll be laughing! Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon!

The Return of Mind Set Central

If you are regular listener to Mind Set Central you may have noticed the past few weeks their haven't been any new shows posted. You may wonder why this delay? Well a few weeks back their were some technical difficulties at the main hub where all the shows are posted regularly. This has taken time and money to resolve. From what I know I should be back on air with the other hosts soon doing shows as the network is scheduled to be back on air with regular shows the week of November 5th if all goes as planned.

What can you expect? Well I have been working on some new formats for Mind Set Daily and also I plan on posting more of these daily shows more than twice per week. You can expect more new alternative music from my upcoming Mind Set Radio Hours. I also have a brand new show I'm working on that I can't disclose yet but will be available in the near future on Mind Set Central. So lots in the works and of course I'll be back on with the regular panel each Sunday for The Mind Set Podcast as well. So lots to look forward to, stay tuned to www.MindsetCentral.com

Introspectives: Political Thinking

Take a deep breath, look around you then let out a sigh... Yea you can sense that right? It's politics in the air and it is dwelling over us like a thick fog it seems. You become distracted and blind to what is really going on it can be easy to be baited into left versus right thinking. What can be even harder to cope with is knowing you can think above that but you find yourself surrounded by shallow thinkers. The election just has that sense to it and perhaps it's just my perception. A sense that no matter who wins the election that things still remain the same. The only difference is we are left with more divide amongst each other. Is that the purpose of elections to divide people? Often times I see people attacking others because of their views. I guess it's the same thing with relgion in a lot of ways. This is like bullying to me and we see it more online now a days because of vast social media networks. We can hide behind a keyboard and say what we want and people do take advantage of that when it comes to politics. I have to ask why do people advertise and share their political views online through social media? What is the purpose, what does one get out of it? It just seems "self-serving" to me.