BIT-STRING ENTRY #2
Here is Jeremiah’s new schedule of classes for the forthcoming semester, a total of 12 units – which should leave him plenty of time to seek, surf and socialize.
Integrative Approaches to Human Biology and Society
Lecture, three hours; with one hour discussion to follow. Introduction to problem-based approaches in the study of biology as it pertains to society. Areas of focus: bioethics and public policy in regard to science; cultural aspects; evolutionary biology, and behavior, historical and social studies of life sciences, medical & population genetics, public health, and central thematic issues such as commercialization of life and public understanding of science.
Mindfulness Practice and Theory
Seminar, five hours. Designed for beginners; prior experience with meditation not required. Introduction to mindfulness, including basic mindfulness meditation practices, both sitting and moving, ways to deepen positive emotions like gratitude, kindness, and joy, and methods for integrating more awareness and creativity into ordinary activities. Examination of varying meditative traditions as well as emerging science on beneficial effects of mindfulness practice for mental and physical health. Beneficial effects include reduced stress, improved attention, reduced emotional reactivity, and greater mind-body awareness. Learning and development of practical skills of relational mindfulness in interactions with others.
Introductory Psychobiology
Lecture, three hours. Survey of genetic, evolutionary, physiological, pharmacological, and experiential factors affecting behavior. Using comparative approach where appropriate, emphasis on relevance of biological mechanisms to understanding of humans and their interaction with their environment.
Introduction to Digital Photography Workshop
Studio, 30 hours. Basic and advanced photography skills using digital cameras. Alteration/manipulation of photos using techniques from latest version of Adobe Photoshop. Uploading of images on Web or in print. Production of digital and print portfolio of student work. Field trips to surrounding urban and rural locations to shoot photos.
Yoga 101 (Physical Education)
Studio, 3 hours weekly per open schedule. Choice of Hatha, Vnyassa Flow, Ighar disciplines.
Freedom is found in equal proportion to one’s state of consciousness. Hopefully, these classes will raise the bar for Jeremiah, prep him for his anointed task here on Earth. He will need to forge a mental sword of steely resolve if he ever hopes to slash the bonds of genetically-altered enslavement.
Ego extraction is not for pussies.
It requires a willingness to break free of one’s self-construct, to separate from the Human herd and get lost in order to find the way and the means to override “The Program.”