Patrick Robinson : Points of view: Recent Episodes
Patrick Robinson
Emotions can cement memories. That makes it your responsibility to make others feel good
Each of my brothers and I slept in what our parents called The Angel Bed. It was a simple bed but we each learned a lot there.
We all know when we are doing the wrong thing. Yet we seem to be doing more wrong things than ever before. Perhaps we need an effort to remind us to do what’s right.
People intentionally behaving badly won’t change simply because we get angry and lash out.
You can easily be the victim of seeing only one side of something if you only pay attention to information you agree with
The way we see the police is at odds with how they see themselves. The answer is more information
I’ve been a songwriter for a long time. Not a good one mind you. But in 1982 I wrote one with my friend and brother that taught me a lot.
AI and machine learning have the potential to change major aspects of life. But that means thinking very hard about the humanity we install too
I had a lucid dream about my brother who passed away last year. He came to see me and make some repairs.
The way we respond to stress doesn't have to be all emotion all at once. By learning to step back a moment we can all reduce the anger around us.
My father Gerald S. Robinson loved his childhood and wrote about it often. This is one of his stories.
A national call center and awareness campaign along with a national red flag law can save many lives
I believe that proximity is a primary issue regarding drug use and crime associated with homelessness. Here’s my suggestion on how to address that.
Letting yourself be manipulated by people and companies who want to use you to make money is just foolish.
One political party is attempting to create an autocracy in America. We must oppose this effort in every way
Why infuse politics into everything? Step back the next time you want to have an argument.
Losing my parents, then two good friends, and my younger brother in hospice reminds me that life is not permanent.
Easily the most remarkable man I’ve ever known. Tom Meier was life’s most exuberant expression.
Letting people get away with crime is not the answer. We need to devote more resources to a scaled solution
Are you among those refusing vaccination or mask wearing? If so I have an urgent request.
Anarchists are just the most personally entitled people there are. But to the extent people can’t or won’t follow rules they are the same
Weapons technology has for centuries been aimed at one thing. How to destroy another human life. What if we changed the definition of “better?”
A bodybuilder with youthful anger issues went through a near death experience to emerge transformed.
Thousands of small newspapers have failed in the last 15 years. It’s a trend that is hurting the nation. I should know.
The synthetic opioid fentanyl is a dangerous drug on the rise and killing people at an alarming rate
Instead of over reacting to things we find to be wrong or out of step with contemporary thinking why not see it a little differently ?
You are the product in today’s digital advertising environment. But it’s costing you more than the loss of your privacy.
There is something more important than money or achievements... and you already know it.
Lying to people and then whipping them into a frenzy is going to lead to something with a bad outcome.
Most people don't pay much attention to their Mental Diet. But it affects a lot of your life. It's a good idea to look at what you are feeding your mind and to consider its effect on you.
Internet flame wars seem to have broken out into real life. What if we all took a step back and gave people just a bit more credit and showed kindness?
Repeated attempts to push a false election narrative without proof is dangerous. Donald Trump is facing the consequences of his failures soon.
What do you believe and why? It’s a good idea to prove your own beliefs to yourself by listening to those you normally disagree with. The truth is often in the middle.
We need to transcend the profit model of news and avoid the state media model. How? There is a way
If you notice something wrong you have a responsibility to say something. But doing the right thing is more than that.
Technology is making enhancements of the human body more likely. The future is both predictable and frightening.
We need more emphasis on early education and human training if we expect to create a more just society
If you spend your time consuming junk information you will have less time for things that matter.
Is there another way to get information out to the public that isn’t covered by the need for profit? probably