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My new documentary series: Glimpse

cortelyou — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:38:01 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSnHMqbhFKk The first in a series of questions that will probe people's self-image. This question is: "How would you describe yourself in one word or phrase?" More questions and interviews to come on this subject of self-image.

Video: Corona Hill in San Francisco

cortelyou — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:44:05 GMT

I had no idea that this hill was so near my apartment. Something like a 20 minute hike away. Here is video I took of my hike to the top of the hill and view from the top: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4vg3sqBbMk

Charlie the Unicorn

cortelyou — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 02:27:40 GMT

The Internet phenomenon -- Charlie the Unicorn goes to candy mountain. Enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5im0Ssyyus

New Philosophy of the Internet Tribe

cortelyou — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:16:20 GMT

Philosophy of the Internet The philosophical questions, ramifications and problems created by the networking of societies and cultures. http://tribes.tribe.net/philosophyoftheinternet I created a new tribe to discuss the wide range of philosophical issues that arise as a result of the evolving worldwide use of a more or less common platform that is the Internet. Join if you find these topics of interest.

The Meaning of Life - Part 2

cortelyou — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 15:48:15 GMT

The second part of my Meaning of Life documentary I made. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBcSxuanZCs

The Meaning of Life - Documentary Part 1

cortelyou — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 23:58:28 GMT

A documentary I filmed and edited about people talking about their own meaning of life. http://youtube.com/watch?v=61VXSZrAdQ4 Enjoy!

Dear God? - Episode 10

cortelyou — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 22:49:38 GMT

We talk about various definitions of "morality" and look at various ideas related to the rise and fall of morality in society. Thanks are given to the folks that did video responses. Finally we ask, "What is the incentive for religious leaders to tell people that morality is improving or that people are good? Is there a disincentive?" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwPVfE8NbsY

Dear God? - Episode 9

cortelyou — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 02:03:00 GMT

Dear God? - Episode 9 - Morality debate http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCOCUmaLn9o Viewers respond and responses are quantified a bit about the question: "How do your religious beliefs differ from your parents' beliefs?" Question: "Define morality. Why do you think individual morality is improving or worsening in your society?"

Dear God? - Episode 8

cortelyou — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 23:02:15 GMT

YouTube viewers respond to the last week's question of: "Why are religious beliefs more influenced by where a person was raised and not the believability of the message of your religion?" We take a look at 4 viewer replies to the question. Those replies lead us to an important related question: "How do your religious beliefs differ from your parents' beliefs?"

Dear God? - Episode 7

cortelyou — Mon, 04 Sep 2006 21:16:39 GMT

YouTube viewers respond to the last week's question of: "If God knows everything, how do we make a free will choice? If God doesn't know that choice then how is God considered omniscient?" We discuss what omniscience is and its levels. Then we ask: "Why are religious beliefs more influenced by where a person was raised and not the believability of the message of your religion?" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OETqTMSdOKY

Dear God? - Episode 6

cortelyou — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 01:48:59 GMT

YouTube viewers respond to the last week's question of: "Do logical paradoxes exist in Christianity?" We focus on one reply for now. More in subsequent episodes, I promise. Then we ask: "If God knows everything, how do we make a free will choice? If God doesn't know that choice then how is God considered omniscient?" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9jE4EjYaSo

Dear God? - Episode 5

cortelyou — Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:05:23 GMT

Thank you for all the folks that participated in last week's question and episode. Viewers respond to the question: "Assuming the Christian God exists, is it more plausible that a Cartesian demon is fooling Him into doing malevolent things?" Then we ask: "Do logical paradoxes exist in Christianity? If you believe so, what are they?" Christians are also asked to rebut, if they wish. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnPCnWpYYLQ

Dear God? - Episode 4

cortelyou — Sun, 13 Aug 2006 01:26:21 GMT

Non-believing viewers respond to episode 3's question of "What are the specific reasons to why you reject the Christian belief system?" We talk about your reponses. We also learn about René Descartes and his Cartesian demon idea. Finally we ask viewers, "Assuming the Christian God exists, is it more plausable that a Cartesian demon is fooling Him into doing malevolent things?" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rzGmlcKNuU

Dear God? - Episode 3

cortelyou — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 07:04:42 GMT

Viewers respond to episode 2's question of "Is Christianity rising or falling in popularity among young adults and teens?" We talk about your reponses. We also ask the secular viewers, "What are the specific reasons to why you reject the Christian belief system?" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSExg315MS8

Dear God? - Episode 2

cortelyou — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 01:25:55 GMT

Dear God? - Episode 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j4Apjn3rUc&feature=PlayList&p=0923C28FB3C05A59&index=1 This week I ask, "is Christianity falling or rising in popularity among teens today?"

Dear God? - Episode 1

cortelyou — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 18:43:38 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8ZhpF4SxPE I started a new program on YouTube that centers on the discussion of theology. The first episode briefly centers on the question of: 'Define God.' Watch the video and join the discussion if you wish. I'm going to be doing more episodes with more discussion soon.

Rumor: NBC to buy Tribe.net

cortelyou — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 03:50:44 GMT

http://www.valleywag.com/tech/tribe/exclusive-nbc-is-buying-tribe-but-why-184979.php More rumors about future of the stuggling tribe.net

Tribe.net maybe going out of business?

cortelyou — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 22:04:16 GMT

http://www.valleywag.com/tech/tribe/rumormonger-tribe-wants-old-chief-back-183257.php I've heard the rumor that tribe.net is struggling to stay afloat. Here is another rumor that this true. Granted this is Valleywag, not the NYT.

An Inconvenient Truth

cortelyou — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 04:03:46 GMT

I was able to see Al Gore's documentary 'An Inconvenient Truth' today. Aside from some questionable statistics and correlations, the documentary makes some chilling predictions about the coming decades. I recommend it unless you really like driving your Hummer. Gore came across as a man trying to make a difference in the world. It was interesting because he interest in global warming was in influential college professor. A professor that happened to do pioneering research into carbon dioxide emissions in the 1960s. Here is the link to his site about the global warming issue: http://www.climatecrisis.net/