Mike Prestwood

Mike Prestwood is a drummer, an author, and creator of the PrestwoodBoards online community. He is the President & CEO of Prestwood IT Solutions. Prestwood IT provides Coding, Website, and Computer Tech services. Mike has authored 6 computer books and over 1,200 articles. As a drummer, he maintains play-drums.com and has authored 3 drum books.

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33 Philosophers Book — Free 41 Page PDF Preview

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“33 PHILOSOPHERS: Touchstones Toward Truth” by Mike Prestwood. Dive into the enduring wisdom of history’s great minds. From ancient teachings to modern insights, this book invites you to stand on the shoulders of giants. Harness the accumulated knowledge of the ages to discern the true nature of reality and appreciate life’s impermanence. Why start from scratch when you can learn from humanity’s most profound thinkers? Embrace, evolve, and build upon the best ideas of the past.

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The Five Thought Tools: Viewpoint, Social Constructs, Inquiry, Reasoning, and Review

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The Five Thought Tools help you gather, frame, and communicate accurate information, the Four Mind Traps help you stir around potholes, and the Three Truth Hammers help you short circuit the gathering of accurate information. At the core of the TST Framework is the Five Thought Tools. Engaging in healthy research and reviewing is essential for …

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The Touchstone Truth Framework (TST Framework)

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This article is a summary and overview of the Touchstone Truth Framework, the TST Framework. It is a critical thinking toolkit comprised of the Five Thought Tools, the Four Mind Traps, and the Three Truth Hammers. It’s a practical approach to critical thinking, and you do not have to master this framework before using it. …

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The Four Mind Traps: Logical Fallacies, Cognitive Bias, Heuristics, and Stereotypes

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While the Five Thought Tools help you gather, frame, and communicate accurate information, the Four Mind Traps help you stir around potholes, and the Three Truth Hammers help you short circuit the gathering of accurate information. The Four Mind Traps are part of the TST Framework, and are categories of cognitive obstacles that can impede …

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Open Viewpoint Method (OVM): a Secular-Religious Bridge

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Open Viewpoint Method (OVM), formerly Inclusive Interpretation Technique (IIT). OVM is a linguistic and cognitive strategy designed to foster inclusive and respectful discourse across diverse belief systems. By employing a combination of concept substitution and semantic flexibility, OVM enables participants to engage in conversations about philosophical, religious, or ethical matters without compromising their own beliefs. This method encourages openness to multiple perspectives while navigating potentially polarizing subjects, making it a valuable tool for meaningful dialogue.

The “Dark” Middle Ages

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Throughout history, there have been instances where individuals within certain religious groups, including Christians and Muslims, have destroyed cultural artifacts and committed crimes against humanity in the name of their beliefs. While it is important to recognize that such actions are not representative of the entire group, it is also crucial to acknowledge that these …

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Religions of the World, a Breakdown of Belief Systems

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People believe crazy stuff. Unless you strive for zero paranormal, zero superstitions, and zero supernatural beliefs, well, you too likely believe some crazy stuff. This page is my shortcut list of data so I can highlight crazy stuff people believe in my writing which, yes, I encourage people to question. Skepticism is good; dogmatism is …

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The Internet and the Information Revolution: Changing the Way We Learn

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Since the late 1990s, I have repeatedly told my family and friends that the internet has fundamentally altered the world we live in because knowledge is power. Then pen truly is mightier than the sword. I have often phrased it like this: “the internet has transformed everything. We all now have access to all the …

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Cosmocycles: A Proposed Cosmic Calendar Based on Cyclic Universe Model

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The concept of creating a cosmic calendar to discuss the Big Bang theory and cyclic universe models is both engaging and thought-provoking. It offers a unique way to understand our place in the universe and the passage of cosmic time on a scale that resonates with our everyday experiences. While there are existing cosmic calendars, …

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Philosophy: Dualism and Nondualism

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The relationship between the mind and body has long been a subject of philosophical and religious inquiry, sparking diverse perspectives and interpretations. This article explores the concepts of dualism and nondualism within various religious and philosophical traditions, delving into the contrasting ideas they present. Generally speaking, dualism posits that the mind and body are distinct …

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Humanism

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Humanism is one of my core philosophical terms listed in the article My Philosophical Definitions. This article expands on that definition. How do you make an ethical decision? It appears to me that some people have no process at all and seem to randomly make decisions based on what they think others on their team …

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The Woke Movement

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The woke movement simply promotes good ethics by advocating for social justice, equality, and inclusion. It seeks to raise awareness about systemic issues and inequalities that marginalize various groups. It also it encourages individuals to take accountability for their actions and beliefs. It challenges individuals to examine their privilege, biases, and assumptions. By promoting empathy, …

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A Short Summary of Evolution

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In 1859, the naturalist Charles Darwin revolutionized the scientific world with his seminal publication, “On the Origin of Species.” In it he formulated his scientific theory of evolution by natural selection. It proposed that changes in species occur gradually over time. With each generation, the offspring produce small variations, which accumulate over generations, resulting in advantages …

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Evolution of Human Traits

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This timeline represents my understanding of the evolution of our human traits. Since we share many traits with other animals, we know these traits evolved early in our evolutionary story. Hence, most of our traits evolved long before “we” were human. Also check out: Timeline of Human Evolution and Notable Events.

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Roger Williams Founder of our pluralistic society. My 10th great grandpa was 400 years ahead of his time.
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