1、
北歐
社會民主/社會福利
是人類社會的典範
不幸也是歷史的偶然。
在其他國家
人類的理性不夠強大到
足以對抗
環境反撲與財富不均
這両個核心問題。
眼前還有
AI早晚會取代人類
並進而
淘汰人類物種的問題。
我們不是
想不出好的方案
可以對抗這三個問題
而是
沒有理性的社會共識。
民主與
凝聚理性的社會共識
恐怕是人類社會
更根本的問題。
2、
困難不只在於
多數人民的無知
菁英階級的唯心主義
與無法超越
本身的經驗限制
都是重大的障礙。
在思想層次上
還有很多知識菁英
相信
世界沒有客觀的真實。
眾說紛紜
各說各話。
我曾經用多年的時間
寫了三篇重要的經濟學論文
證明
理性的社會選擇
並非數學上的不可能
但我心裡明白
它不是理論上的不可能
而是現實上的不可能。
絕大多數社會共識的形成
都不是通過理性。
3、
我欣幸看到
經過幾個世紀的努力
人類主流社會
終於形成
不得蓄奴的共識
奴隸不再是私有財產
也形成兩性平等
形成
在法律面前人人平等的共識。
這是人類理性
偉大的成就。
但面對環境、財富與AI
三大核心問題
人類的理性仍然脆弱。
要形成
理性的社會共識
仍然遙遙無期。
在這𥚃
思想論戰
是個令人沮喪的大泥沼
唯心主義無所不在
連客觀的真實
在人類活動尺度的範圍內
都不被重量級的
思想家承認。
4、
我看不到
在可見的未來
對抗三大核心問題
有效的方案會形成社會共識。
不要忘了
極權主義的勢力
依然巨大無比
極權的心理
仍潛藏在
無數人的心中
不被察覺。
5、
我指出這些現實
不是要闡揚我個人的悲觀
更不是要鼓吹
一種未來茫茫的虛無主義。
正好相反
我要提醒世人
現實的困境是什麼？
我們的思想
與潛意識中
有著不被察覺的暗影
在阻止
理性的社會共識形成。
/黃武雄 2024-9/4凌晨
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Published in 2011, Jocelyn Sharlet's ‘Patronage and Poetry in the Islamic World’ reveals how panegyric poetry in medieval Arabic and Persian cultures served not only as a reflection of society but also as a dynamic instrument for social ascension, opening pathways to prestige and power within the complex patronage systems.
Book Summary:
“Panegyric poetry, in both Arabic and Persian, was one of the most important genres of literature in the medieval Middle East and Central Asia. Jocelyn Sharlet argues that panegyric poetry is important not only because it provides a commentary on society and culture in the medieval Middle East, but also because panegyric writing was one of the key means for individuals to gain social mobility and standing during this period.
This is particularly so within the context of patronage, a central feature of social order during these times. Sharlet places the medieval Arabic and Persian panegyric firmly within its cultural context, and identifies it as a crucial way of gaining entry to and movement within this patronage network. This is an important contribution to the fields of pre-modern Middle Eastern and Central Asian literature and culture.”
Available:
https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/patronage-and-poetry-in-the-islamic-world-9781848853690/
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《秋光喜捨》即將出版
盼著盼著，《秋光喜捨》即將出版。
謝謝中國時報人間版二○二四年九月三日刊出書摘〈一生問津的吳英長老師〉。
吳英長老師是我人生的啟蒙者，引領我不斷探問生命，在我十四歲時介紹我讀赫曼・赫塞 (Hermann Hesse，1877- 1962)《流浪者之歌》(蘇念秋譯)。多年以後，我感覺《流浪者之歌》極精闢地詮釋了吳老師的一生。悉達多 (Siddhartha) 在河邊得道，他學會傾聽，傾聽那河流，而吳老師就是一位很好的傾聽者。悉達多在河邊遇到擺渡人，擺渡人跟他講很多話，引導悉達多傾聽流水的聲音。吳英長老師和悉達多一樣，傾聽河流跟他講話，但他必須經過師父的引領，來肯定其傾聽是對的。及至後來，吳老師不僅是一位傾聽者，更是一位擺渡人。
我一直覺得《寂靜之聲》是吳英長老師一生的寫照，吳老師在很年輕時就發現右耳聽力不佳，後來左耳也出現一些狀況，所以吳老師和人講話時，會把聽力好的左耳轉向說話者，專注地聆聽。他習慣將左手放在耳後，讓聲音物理性回向前方，這樣可以聽得更清楚一些，這留給我很深的映象。我不知道這是否他一直喜愛《寂靜之聲》的緣故，因為他一生都在聆聽自己內心的寂靜之聲。傾聽的本質是尊重，因為敬重以待，因此願意傾聽。善聽者非止聽言，且聽之以心，因此能聽到言者的內心世界。一位有點耳背的老師，卻是最善於傾聽的人。後來每次想起吳老師，總是想起他側著頭，專注聆聽的表情。
中國時報人間版二○二四年九月三日書摘〈一生問津的吳英長老師〉連結：
https://www.chinatimes.com/newspapers/20240903000685-260115
感動 (90 )：元旦 遇楊碧川先生。 John Williams (91歲，繼續作曲) 。 聖保羅、戴明《新經濟學》到 托爾斯泰《一日一善 冬 生命的融合》。 梁實秋（1903年1月6日—1987年11月3日）《雅舍遺珠》；（李澤厚 1930年6月13日—2021年11月2日）《論語今讀》；
https://www.facebook.com/hanching.chung/videos/875119967730878
https://hcmemory.blogspot.com/2023/12/blog-post_30.html
"Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics." by Richard H. Thaler
"The core premise of economic theory is that people choose by optimizing."
Here are 7 lessons from Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics by Richard H. Thaler
1. Understanding Human Behavior: Richard H. Thaler likely emphasizes the importance of understanding human behavior from a realistic perspective rather than relying solely on traditional economic models.
The book may explore how individuals often deviate from rational decision-making and the implications of these deviations for economic theory.
2. The Role of Psychology in Economics: Misbehaving probably highlights the role of psychology in shaping economic decision-making.
Thaler may discuss how psychological factors such as biases, emotions, and heuristics influence economic behavior and challenge traditional economic assumptions.
3. Nudge Theory and Choice Architecture: The book likely introduces the concept of nudge theory, which involves designing choices in ways that influence behavior without restricting freedom of choice.
Thaler may discuss how choice architecture can be used to encourage better decision-making, such as through default options and framing effects.
4. Bounded Rationality: Misbehaving probably explores the concept of bounded rationality, which suggests that individuals make decisions based on limited information and cognitive resources.
Thaler may discuss how understanding the limitations of human cognition can lead to more accurate economic predictions and policy interventions.
5. Overcoming Market Anomalies: The book may discuss various market anomalies and puzzles that challenge traditional economic theory, such as the endowment effect, loss aversion, and the winner's curse.
Thaler may explore how behavioral economics offers insights into these phenomena and proposes alternative explanations.
6. Applying Behavioral Insights to Policy: Misbehaving likely discusses the application of behavioral insights to public policy and decision-making.
Thaler may provide examples of how governments and organizations have used behavioral economics to design more effective policies, such as encouraging saving for retirement and promoting healthier lifestyles.
7. The Evolution of Behavioral Economics: Lastly, the book may trace the evolution of behavioral economics as a field of study and its growing influence on economics, psychology, and public policy.
Thaler may discuss key milestones, debates, and future directions for the field.
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