Nothing defines a man like the literature that shapes his mind. Because I consider myself a writer, that goes double for me! This page is devoted to the literature, philosophy and Ideas that make up my thoughts.
I really do know the answer to the ultimate question- "Why are we here?" Actually, I think that it's very, very obvious. It's no secret, we are here to have fun. Have fun and achieve. -Maybe I place the two together because I have fun when I achieve. Make the best out of what I have. Enjoy life. It really doesn't require religion or faith, but I feel that this answer in itself will make mankind Moral. We have always required the church to keep us moral in the past, and since I could never quite buy into any god that I've seen yet, and I have grown up very moral-minded, I am living proof that there is no direct connection between the two, and you know it's true the first time you turn on a TV and see a televangelist!
I feel that I see the answer clearly, not clouded by other people's opinions. I guess the best way to explain it is that since man cannot enjoy life without things like cooperation, friendship, citizenship, and especially love, then I guess that these are the criteria for happiness, among other things. And is there anyone out there that feels happiness and fufillment are NOT the bigger part of the question? I'm pretty sure that we all have that goal. So logically, if we all work to have fun, it is naturally in our best interest to cooporate, make as many friends as we can, be a good citizen, and love with all our hearts. -And it's pretty darn hard to do these things and be miserable! Isn't that answer enough?
Coincidently, I call this theory 42. I guess the man was right!
I guess the "contest" for me, personally, is to produce the most accurate vision of the future. Even before Jules Verne's time did we have creative men and women from all cultures guessing about the future. But it seems that since the 1950's, it has been more of a race than idle specultaion.
Carl Sagan, Ray Bradbury, Arthur Clark, & many others seemed to compete for the story that had the most accurate future prediction. I must admit, there does seem to be a lot of improvement, and I sometimes wonder if I'm not too late to submit my entry. But deep in my heart, I know that I have to try, I can't feel fufilled without making my best attempt. -This is how I know I am going to be a novelist. I've never finished a novel yet.... But don't worry, I will.
Anyone remember a little movie someone made back in '77 called Star Wars? I owe
Not everything with me is Sci-fi,
There are many more, but these Authors stand out in my memory the most. I thank them all from the bottom of my heart for making me who I am today. -But I've got to thank my father the most for getting me to read this stuff when I was a kid to start out with! Thanks all!
Well, that about does it, for now. I am still growing, and learning more every day, but if your recipe for Brock soup does not come out as good as the original, I'll throw some more ingredients in at a later date.