John Iduh Blog

 Everything means just what it says. No exceptions. When someone suggests something to you that conflicts with your conditioning, rather than responding with, “That’s ridiculous; we all know that’s impossible,” say, “I’ve never considered that before. I’ll think about it.”  Open yourself up to the ideas of all people, and listen with an open mind to crazy schemes and ideas that at first seem to be outrageous. If someone suggests that crystals can cure hemorrhoids, that natural herbs can lower cholesterol, that people will eventually be able to breathe underwater, or that levitation is possible—listen, and be curious.  Let go of your attachments to what you’ve been trained to believe. Open your mind to all possibilities, because whether you believe something is possible or impossible, either way you’ll be right. How can that be true?  Your agreement with reality and all that’s possible determines what you’ll become. If you’re convinced that you can’t become wealthy, f...

 Resist being a pessimist with all your might, because we hardly know anything at all in comparison with what there is to know.  Can you imagine what a pessimist who lived only 200 years ago would think about the world we live in?  Airplanes, electricity, automobiles, television, remote controls, the Internet, fax machines, telephones, cellular phones, and so on.  All because of that spark of open-mindedness that allowed progress, growth, and creativity to flourish.   And what of the future and all of your tomorrows?  Can you picture faxing yourself back to the 14th century, flying without machines, telepathically communicating, demolecularizing yourself and rearranging yourself on another galaxy, or cloning a sheep from a photograph of a sheep?  An open mind allows you to explore and create and grow. A closed mind seals off any such creative explanation.  Remember that progress would be impossible if we always did things the way we always have. T...

The Democratic and Republican parties are the two primary political parties in the United States, and they differ in their ideologies, policy priorities, and views on the role of government. Here’s an overview of their main distinctions: 1. Political Ideology Democrats: Generally align with a liberal or progressive ideology. They tend to support social equality, expanded social programs, and government intervention to address social issues. Republicans: Typically align with conservative values, advocating for limited government intervention, individual responsibility, and traditional social values. 2. Economic Policy Democrats: Support progressive taxation, where higher earners are taxed more, to fund social services and programs like healthcare, education, and welfare. They often back regulations on businesses to protect workers and the environment. Republicans: Favor lower taxes for both individuals and businesses, believing it stimulates economic growth and job creation. They prefer...

The US would be more divided. Injustice would reign like kings. Crisis would increase in the Arab world as Netanyahu of Israel would unleash more anger against against Hezbollah, with Trump assisance.   Africa would suffer higher setbacks economically and booed.  Ukraine amy accept defeat in the war with Russia, as aides from the United States may stop very soon.  Life would be tougher for undocumented immigrants in the United states..  Obamacare act would be abolished. The US seniors and the middle would wail. Tax would be cut for the investment class and the job market would boom in the second quarter of the 2025.  There would be hay days of racism inspired by the Trump-leaning Americans.  Feminist movement would sprout again into the 4th wave, the US Congress would consider to debate new affirmation action against male chauvinism 

The United States is highly diverse in terms of culture, politics, social life, and worldviews, with each state offering unique regional characteristics. Here’s an overview, grouped by broad region for clarity: --- Northeast 1. Maine Culture: Maritime traditions, independent attitudes, and a love for nature. Politics: Often leans Democratic, though independent candidates do well. Social Life: Close-knit communities; outdoor-focused. Worldview: Environmentally conscious and progressive with strong local pride. 2. New Hampshire Culture: Independent and libertarian-minded, focus on personal freedom. Politics: Swing state; "Live Free or Die" ethos resonates. Social Life: Rural, traditional New England lifestyle, close to nature. Worldview: Individualistic and fiscally conservative, socially moderate. 3. Vermont Culture: Small-town, progressive, environmental emphasis. Politics: Strong Democratic and progressive lean, home to Bernie Sanders. Social Life: Active arts community, out...

Processes and algorithms operate similarly but are not the same.  What is the difference? The difference between process and algorithm can be thought of as follows: 1. Process: A process is a sequence of steps or actions taken to achieve a particular outcome. It is often broader and can involve various resources, inputs, and outputs, and it might not be strictly defined. Processes are common in real-world scenarios where they may involve steps that are not precisely defined, such as human tasks, decision-making, or actions that rely on subjective judgment. 2. Algorithm: An algorithm, in contrast, is a specific, step-by-step set of instructions designed to perform a particular task or solve a defined problem. Algorithms are well-defined, with each step clearly specified to produce a consistent result. Algorithms are commonly associated with computing and mathematics, as they provide a clear, logical sequence that a computer or person can follow to achieve an outcome. Example: Proces...

World War II and the destruction of the old order should have serve all of us as lesson at this time, given the genocide in Gaza and Hezbollah attacks on Israel. Approximately 60 million people lost their lives as a direct result of the war, fully two-thirds of them noncombatants.  The war’s losers, the Axis states of Germany, Japan, and Italy, suffered more than 3 million civilian deaths; their conquerors, the Allies, suffered far more: at least 35 million civilian deaths.  An astonishing 10 to 20% of the total populations of the Soviet Union, Poland, and Yugoslavia perished, between 4 and 6% of the total populations of Germany, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Japan, and China.  If the exact toll of this wrenching global conflagration continues to defy all efforts at statistical precision, the magnitude of the human losses it claimed surely remains as shockingly unfathomable two generations after World War II as it was in the conflict’s immediate aftermath. At war’s end, much o...