Roger BalsoninConsider the AlternativeWHAT IS THE ALTERNATIVE?When we look at the world we often see what we expect to see — what we are used to seeing. This makes sense. After accumulating a…5 min read·May 3, 2019----
Roger BalsonMy Life as a CogI really don’t like to admit this, not even to myself, but I am a cog. It’s not something I chose to be — it just sort of happened. I…6 min read·Apr 20, 2019--1--1
Roger BalsonEcho-ManiaIt’s a big world out there, with lots of people with lots of different opinions. So many opinions that it can get confusing, even scary…6 min read·Apr 12, 2019----
Roger BalsonMass ConfusionWhen you’re walking along and you see a crowd of people gathering, your first impulse is probably to ask “What’s going on here?” Natural…8 min read·Feb 16, 2019----
Roger BalsonThe Lure of IsolationSometimes life can be so overwhelming that you just want to hide — or run as far away as you can. The demands of living can become so…7 min read·Feb 9, 2019----
Roger BalsonCONSPIRACY OF AFFLUENCEFrom the point of view of most people, being poor is no fun. While there have been saints and ascetics who have chosen a life of voluntary…7 min read·Jan 18, 2019----
Roger BalsonLife SupportNothing seems to unite people quite like a crisis, and I guess this is understandable. We never need each other more than when we’re in…8 min read·Jan 5, 2019----
Roger BalsonCan’t See the Trees for the ForestSometimes we can be so overwhelmed by sheer numbers that we lose our perspective. While large scale thinking and planning may be more…8 min read·Dec 22, 2018----
Roger BalsonINSIGNIFICANT OTHERSHuman beings can be very fickle. If things are too bland and predictable they get bored, looking for something different — something to…8 min read·Dec 16, 2018----
Roger BalsonADDICTED TO STRIFEThere are few people who would disagree with the notion of trying to make the world a better place — though they might disagree with each…6 min read·Dec 8, 2018----