Power Quotes

Here are some quotes that made me think a lot:

- “He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still”

- “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.”

- “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.”

- “When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt”

Hopefully they will make you think too.
Kym Boivin

Islam Muslims are taking the control

The global culture has been increasing the last 20 years. Most of foreign people are from Middle East and South Asia, countries like India, Turkey, Pakistan, South Arabia, Iran, Egypt, Israel. They are dominating and taking the control of the world.
This is a video, it is very interesting.
We have been talking about population and power the last weeks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0U5Kw57iv4

Thanks,
CARLOS

Hi everyone

In relation to today's movie "The Experiment", I thought it was very interesting to see how even men who volunteer their time can become corrupt with power just simply because they were told to act like authoritative figures.

The movie however I know was based on an actual experiment called the "Stanford prison experiment", the experiment was i believe ended early due to the cruelty of the men portraying as guards.

Below is an article on the actual experiment, if anyone was interested you should check it out.

http://www.experiment-resources.com/stanford-prison-experiment.html

Sarah.

Power Part 1

Power Part 1
Power- In class this week we were discussing the definition of power, and how we felt one could attain power. Here are my thoughts on power.
I think that power is something that is within all of us; something that cannot be taken away or given to any one person. Power is the decision making process within all of us. It can be used to the most extreme measures or buried within to never show.
Power is often confused with authority, and leadership. Many people believe that if someone can tell a group of people what they have to do, or what has to be done, then that person has power. Some say that people are born with power; that some people are just natural born leaders, who take control in every situation, and are meant to hold a role of power. Some see this in others, and the others see this in themselves. Some people take on this role for themselves, and enjoy and thrive in this position. Others leave the role of a leader or authoritative figure for another.
I feel this to be incorrect. No one person has to listen to another. Every person has the right, and the obligation to themselves to make their own decisions and choose their own path. You cannot stop someone telling you what to do; however every person has the choice of whether to do what they’re told or do what they believe should be done. To do what one is told, and mindlessly go through life in a followers role is the voluntary forfeit of one’s own power.
Power is within us all. Power is not authority, ability, or strength. Power is what you make it out to be. Power is the thoughts that shape who we are, the decisions we make throughout our lives. Power is looking back and realizing mistakes we’ve made in the past. Power is changing our own mind, and not being influenced by others, pressure or the masses. Power is thinking ahead, and making decisions for the future. Power is to learn. Power is... Power is... Power is... Power is whatever you want it to be...

Cory Petrie

Negative uses of Power

I follow Joe Rogan on Twitter and he posted a link to this video earlier today. This video definitely shows negative uses of power. Even though it is based more on an American system it still provides some food for thought. Please post anything that comes to mind when you watch this short video. Hopefully we can continue our talks from class here on this blog.
Heres the link, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl2JQfxnnHU&feature=youtu.be&a

Thanks,
Navrattan

Blue Pill

Finally watched the other 2 Matrix and still on my ok list. But i notice more of the power in the first one.
I also watched a 2012 the other night, kind of a ridiculous movie, but i still enjoy it and suggest it, especially because of the whole theory behind it and how it has everyone in a fuss. Either way... i wonder if im going to be the only one this semester blogging. Oh well.

Taylor M.

Red pill

I am deffinatly a first time "blogger" so this is going to be interesting..
I wasn't able to stay after class to watch the movie, which was the Matrix, so i dug through my piles of movies and realized that i had never seen any of them. So i've watched the first one so far and I, of many few, actually enjoyed this movie and will be watching the next 2 soon.
and yes i noticed all the control, seduction and influence throughout this movie, which is great for this course.. obviously.

Taylor M.

Kundalini

Here is a link for an interview of Gopi Krishna on his personal Kundalini experience. It is quite interesting. I hope there are others who are familiar with this topic here on this blog. Write back if you watch it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7ydCsDiNbM&feature=related

Thanks, Navrattan