Sturgeon's Law: 90% of Everything is Crap

"Sturgeon's Law" is a quite hilarious and cynical observation named after him as a response to criticisms about the quality of science fiction literature during his lifetime which concluded in 1985. Probably during some late night conversation with a fellow sci fi lover they came to the co-conclusion that 90% of sci fi is crap, and then he applied that to 90% of everything. Hence Sturgeon's Law states: "90% of everything is crap."

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videos

An Introduction to the Seven Liberal Arts

The seven liberal arts (from Latin liberalis "free" and ars "art or principled practice") are a classification of knowledge that dates back to ancient Greece. They consist of the "Trivium" which is comprised of the study of grammar, logic, & rhetoric in that order and the "Quadrivium" which is comprised of the study of arithmetic, geometry, music, & astronomy in that order.

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videos

Mind, Heart, and Will - Part 1

The phrase "mind, heart, and will" encapsulates essential aspects of human consciousness and motivation. It basically means, what you think, what you feel, and what you do. Each component represents a distinct facet of our inner selves, and together, they play a significant role in shaping our thoughts, emotions, decisions, and actions.

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videos

The Trifecta Of Reading, Writing, and Speaking

The trifecta of reading, writing, and speaking represents three interconnected and absolutely foundationally essential skills in the realm of communication and language development. Together, they play a pivotal role in education, professional success, and personal growth. In order to write well, one must read well, and in order to speak their own words well, one must also both read well and write well. Doing so has always been and will always be essential for the aspiring or actual philosopher.

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videos

The Importance Of Asking Questions

In order to have a superior exchange over the narrow canyons of average thought, discourse cannot be unilateral, if you know that word - being any doctrine or agenda that supports one-sided action. It must be a reciprocal discussion, of give and take, statement and question, to rise up out of a shallow canyon and see some level of horizon one must ask instead of only speak. For we have two ears and one mouth and they are to be used proportionately.

These insight sub-episodes are mirrored on our primary YouTube channel which can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@NilesHeckman/videos

The Cannot Be Given Away Phase (Exclusive for Patrons)

This spoken-word essay is available exclusively for members. For a limited time in the lite section and permanently in the full section. It will also be added to a future Essay Volume.

———

An Infinite Path podcast official URL http://www.aninfinitepath.com

Spotify | iTunes | YouTube | Overcast FM | Stitcher | Player FM

Official | www.nilesheckman.com
Production Entity | Aurora-Lab
Contact | nilesheckman [at] aurora-lab.com

PRIMARY VENTURES

Documentary Short Films & Narrations
Transmutation Feature Documentary Film
Shamans of the Global Village Documentary Series
An Infinite Path Podcast: Spoken Word Essays & On Camera Insights
Photography Blog Philosophical Photography

ALL CREATED INDEPENDENTLY
For access to all content, become visit our store or become a member.