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A cosmopolitan Iranian looks at current events in Iran and beyond:
Located half-way between West and East, and influenced by its ancient Persian heritage as well as the dominant religion in the country, for decades Iran has been struggling with its schizophrenic identity. Tradition or Modernity? Is there a third way out?
Which direction are we moving to? Today, a new generation of young Iranians is shaping the future of the country. Many observers believe that Iranian youth and women are forces of change in the country--changes that will have implications beyond Iran, throughout the region or perhaps around the globe. In addition to these recurrent themes, you will read about my own trivial pursuits and interests, music, culture, movies, and etc. After all, life goes on, whether you live in East or West! See the world through the eyes of a young Iranian!
Yesterday This Day's Madness did prepare To-morrow's Silence, Triumph, or Despair: Drink! for you not know whence you came, nor why; Drink! for you know not why you go, no where. -From Rubaiyat by Omar-Khayyam (c. 1110 A.D.) *Title painting: "La joie de vivre" by Pablo Picasso  Sunday, January 05, 2003
Tolerence
I came across a link to a "test of hidden bias" created by psychologists at Yale University and the University of Washington. Very interesting. Even more interesting is the general content of this site: Tolerence.org; check it out! "Even though we believe we see and treat people as equals, hidden biases may still influence our perceptions and actions." Isn't that true? I should write more about this subject! It's saddening to think of lack of education in this regard in many societies (certainly wasn't part of my Iranian education!). We need a website like this in Persian and in other languages!
Posted at 11:18 PM
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