Learn about me: my personality, identity, views and goals.
My Views and Interests
| Category | Views and Interests |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | Rationalist, scientist, ascetic, idealist, Buddhist, free thinker, independent |
| Religion | Brought up Catholic, agnostic/skeptic at 17, gradually became atheist |
| Ethics | humanitarian, activist, volunteer, helper, tolerance, patience, compassion |
| Politics | Progressive, radical, pacifist, socialist, democrat, Africanist, world citizen |
| Environment | Conservationist, green, anti-waste, pollution, cars and pets |
| Possessions | Tightwad, saver, simplicity, minimalist, anti-materialist, anti-corporate |
| Hobbies | Computers, writing, photos, travel, cinema, reading, listening to music |
| Academics | Lifetime student, multidisciplinary, book lover, intellectual |
| Technology | Software and Web design, development, maintenance and evaluation |
| Books | Africa, Web design, education, international development |
| Languages | English, French; German, Spanish; Kiswahili; Ruhaya, Luganda, Oshikwanyama |
| Writing | Diary/journal, dreams, ideas, book reviews, poems |
| Music | Classical (keyboard, French), African, world, jazz, blues, reggae |
| Film/Cinema | African, French/Francophone, world |
| Health | Exercise, health food; abstain from alcohol, drugs, smoking, caffeine |
| Sports | Basketball, tennis, volleyball, golf, running, bicycling, swimming, etc. |
My Personal Ten Commandments
- Be rational.
- Seek knowledge and form opinions based on reason and observation.
- Use scientific methods and rational inquiry including questioning, hypotheses and testing.
- Be open-minded.
- Listen, observe, strive to understand, and withhold judgment.
- Avoid dogmatism, absolutism and indoctrination.
- Tolerate and respect alternative opinions and be willing to change.
- Be honest.
- Portray the truth to others and try to be honest with yourself.
- Focus on what is important.
- Life is short. Make life goals, prioritize, plan, and maximize personal impact.
- Change the world.
- Do not be content with the status quo.
- Take responsibility, voice your opinions, and actively engage in pursuits that will have a genuine positive impact.
- Be just and fair.
- Strive to increase freedom and reduce inequalities, discrimination, hatred, racism, conflict and violence.
- Be kind to others.
- Let compassion, concern, love and respect for others lead to help, service, forgiveness and reduced suffering.
- Work with others.
- Cultivate relationships, collaborate and cooperate with, educate, learn from, empower and be empowered by others.
- Work for the overall good.
- Act selflessly in the best interests of the world, its people and organisms.
- Produce the greatest benefit to the greatest number over time.
- Live sustainably.
- Preserve the earth's natural environment and reduce damage and negative impacts.
- Focus on long-term goals and impacts of your actions.