DIRTYBENNY WRITES

 Outstanding discussion on the illusive nature of consciousness.  I particularly enjoyed the discussion of plant consciousness. As this is a mediated discussion by the New York Times, I remain extremely skeptical of these entities revealing the real truth.  He never reveals the true extent of the deception happening here.

 

 I present this to the readers of this blog as an alternative to my model of this reality.  Michelle treats this place as "real" which I do not embrace.  I am more in synch with Matt of QOC...this place isn't real.  It is an illusion.  My revelation occurred when I realized that "the" sun and moon were local apparitions to my physical body.  I was on the phone with FF in Florida thousands of miles away and "the" sun appeared local to both of us.  I had the same experience with  my Mom when she was still here in Oregon while I was on the East cost.  We simultaneously perceived  "the" sun as local to our physical bodies.  https://dirtybennywrites.blogspot.com/2024/02/technology-has-revealed-simulation.html https://dirtybennywrites.blogspot.com/2023/11/is-your-sun-and-moona-local-phenomenon.html

  For years, Jacques Vallée has pushed back against the idea that the UFO phenomenon can be explained by simple extraterrestrial visitation. His work consistently pointed toward something more complex: intelligence operating through systems, belief, perception, and long-term influence rather than arrival and contact. That is why his recent clarification matters. Following comments made at the James Fox–hosted Varginha press  conference, Vallée described the phenomenon as “an extraterrestrial  phenomenon empowered by advanced artificial intelligence.”  In a subsequent email exchange, he explained that this  does not contradict his earlier views. The models are not mutually exclusive. Vallée suggests that entities reported in cases such as Trinity, Socorro,  Valensole, and Varginha may be artificial biological constructs, designed  to operate in Earth’s environment and interact with us indirectly.  These are not the intelligence itself, but intermed...

Dana's model jives with Alicen's model of reality. They both embrace an interactive aspect. 

 Alicen presents another novel model of reality.

 One of the artists that I respect most for their integrity through the decades is Kristin Hersh.   Kristin fronted Throwing Muses, solo work, and Fifty Foot Wave.  I have met and spoke with her dozens of times.  She was always gracious, kind and accommodating.  I have seen her perform in all of her incantations.   This interview is moving, honest, and revealing, typical of Kristin.  She spoke about a different personality that took her over when she performs.  She has no recollection of it.   I witnessed this many many times in concert.  She would move her head and neck side to side in a hypnotic fashion.  It reminds me of a King Cobra.   She pretty much confirmed the dissociation in the below interview.  She was totally different offstage...quiet, shy, and softspoken.    I remain fascinated by these performers and their channeling of energies.    My favorite lyric is from Teet...

MORE FREEDUMB IN NEW YORK AND CHICAGO Congestion Pricing In Chicago? On Sunday, New York City began its long-awaited congestion pricing program, which charges an automatic fee to drivers traveling below 60th Street in Manhattan. The controversial model aims to reduce traffic in Downtown Manhattan while raising funds for public transit agencies. Would a similar program work in Chicago’s Loop? The idea has been floated before, and on Tuesday Johnson said he believes it’s something the city “should explore” — especially to collect fees on drivers who don’t live in the city. “I think being able to have robust conversations about how we respond to congestion, and of course, how we generate revenue, particularly from individuals that take full advantage of our city resources, but don’t necessarily live here … I’m all for that conversation,” he said. Johnson’s comments come a day after a new study found that Chicago is tied with New York City for  having the second-worst traffic of any ci...