Why would anyone want to narrow down their interests here? I love everything. Literally. From quantum physics, which is a nerd hobby of mine, to boxing, my interests run the gamut. Right now, I'm studying the physiology of religion, meaning the physical basis for religion in humans — the thing that makes us want to worship where other animals don't. It's fascinating stuff, actually.
I'd like to meet:
I've met so many people who are "famous" that I just don't get excited about meeting people. I'd like to meet true visionaries who really do something.
It's easy to be a "soldier for Jesus" or whatever the catchphrase is these days, but Jesus totally bucked religious tradition, hung out with whores and drunks and told the religious people to take a flying leap. Now that is a visionary and someone I'd like to have a chat with.
Actually, I did just meet this guy on May 10. After more than 35 years, Ace Frehley is still smoking. I took this video from the front row of his concert in Oklahoma City:
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Music:
I'm a big fan of music, obviously. I like almost everything. My current interests lean down the Monte Montgomery path, though I'm also digging Gavin DeGraw. Pretty much any good songwriter will get my attention, whether it's Ani DiFranco or John Mayer or Tom Kiefer.See my pictures of Def Leppard here: PicturesSee my pictures of Ace Frehley here: Pictures
Television:
I admit, I'm addicted to CSI Miami. I do a pretty fucking dead-on David Caruso impression, too, except that I crack myself up every time I do it. Oh, and I just discovered a new show on BET called "Hell Date" that's pretty funny.
Books:
Currently, I'm reading " Breaking the Spell (Religion as a Natural Phenomenon) " by Daniel C. Dennett, which explores the evolutionary and physiological basis of religion in humans. It's fascinating.
Heroes:
Anyone who dares to think for themselves. Original thoughts are hard to come by, even from those who claim to be unique and original. Original thoughts are notions that are on the order of Isaac Newton observing an apple falling to the ground and wondering WHY the apple fell instead of stayed in the position it came from or floating upward. Almost everyone can say, "well it fell because that's the way the world works," but it takes an original thinker to ask why the world works that way.
People who think for themselves are usually the targets of criticism and hatred, so I view them as heroes.
It's hard to stand against a firmly entrenched status quo. If you don't believe me, go into a church and say something inflammatory like, "I believe in evolution and in God, but because the Bible and history isn't clear on the matter, I'm not really sure whether Jesus was God or not. I believe he was a great prophet and sent by God, but since he never claims to be God and the Bible never explicitly makes that claim for him, I'm unconvinced pending further evidence."
When you say something like that, you'll behold Christian Jihad in all its "religion of peace" glory.
