Background
The pages on this website are an entrance into how one person has come to view and define existence. Beyond the website is a book, "Notes from an Existence" which goes into more detail.
NG Rippel has been written under a pen name based upon my rather eccentric great uncle, who had a penchant for storytelling and writing down notes in a notepad. Through genetics and environment, George and I share the note taking trait. I am, however, "not George".
Purpose
within this existence, establishing purpose is the purpose
Always attempting to make a little sense of that which was going on around me than following any scholarly or career script. More interested in observation and analysis than getting ahead. A lifestyle never quite bordering on economic disaster. Not focused on career advancement. Definitely not trend-setting. Just moving on from youth to retirement. Watching and learning. A little hard to pin down and never really in focus. Not quite average. Certainly not exceptional. Somehow moving forward. One small change at a time.
how beings adapt to the universe defines them
This site is basically about the development of my personal philosophy of continuation. We believe that everyone should develop their own philosophy. That philosophy may include religion, ideology or concepts, all of which should be related to creation of a better existence.
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the universe is our home
making the best of it, is our challenge
all knowledge is transitory
the universe will forever change
being requires change
change is existence
we are all plugged into the Universe; most choose to try to disconnect themselves
that which benefits humanity and human continuation is beneficial
that which harms humanity and human continuation is detrimental
Every entity in this universe is unique. Each in a different location. All constructed from different particles and energy. Each in a different state of evolution. Does our inclination to create generalized equations overlook the overriding diversity within reality?
modern humans, much as their ancestors, seem to prefer mystery and fantasy to reason
an open mind should be willing to constantly verify what it has absorbed
Dare to reason differently
has reason ever really been in fashion?
continuation drives our universe
continuation is not a standalone activity
continuation is the purpose
within continuation lies meaning
all is a product of evolution
change is ubiquitous
better adaptation leads to a better existence
humans must define their own meaning and purpose
move beyond needing
methods of self-deceiving
embrace your being
how we interpret and feel about the processes going on within our existence defines our being
The planet is permeated with deserts.
Desertification is increasing.
Solar cells continue to become more efficient.
Are desert solar farms the solution for clean energy?
Can energy from those farms be used to convert desert into cultivable land?