Dylus Inc. https://dylus.net The Evolution in Human Potential Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:39:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.18 https://dylus.net/wp-content/uploads/favicon-32x32.png Dylus Inc. https://dylus.net 32 32 Why Addicts Lie https://dylus.net/why-addicts-lie/ Mon, 29 Jan 2018 17:09:46 +0000 https://dylus.net/?p=3738 Why Do Addicts LieA popular joke among addicts goes: Question: How do you know that an addict is lying? Answer: Their lips are moving. Addicts lie. Addicts know that. Some people that participated in one of my therapy groups last week asked me to write about lying. They learned about why addicts lie and want to share the […]

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]]> Will President Donald Trump Declare Opioid Epidemic Emergency? https://dylus.net/will-president-donald-trump-declare-opioid-epidemic-emergency/ Tue, 05 Sep 2017 18:15:39 +0000 https://dylus.net/?p=3730 President Donald TrumpThe drug epidemic is not like a storm or an earthquake. It can’t be solved by throwing money at it. Unfortunately, that’s what will happen: the government will write checks to the same big, and politically connected treatment centers, that have been providing the mediocre treatment that is not working—as evidenced by the continuing number […]

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]]> The Noise of Psychedelics https://dylus.net/psychedelics-therapy/ Wed, 30 Aug 2017 21:12:16 +0000 https://dylus.net/?p=3718 The Noise of Psychedelics TherapyThe noise about the use of psychedelics keeps going up. It’s time to start looking at the evidence closer. This is extremely controversial for those of us in the addiction field, but a must for those of us dedicated to true evidence-based addiction treatment. The full article can be found on The New York Times […]

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]]> The “Joy” of Destruction? https://dylus.net/the-joy-of-destruction/ Sat, 12 Aug 2017 15:23:12 +0000 https://dylus.net/?p=3676 The Joy of Breaking StuffWhat is the result of the joy of destruction? Getting your power and aggression back? Yes Getting rid of stress and anger? No. Thats what the scientific research in psychology shows us. Its interesting how often common wisdom is wrong. Here’s a story from The New York Times that I thought you’d find interesting: Who […]

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]]> The Most Important Question for Alcohol Addiction https://dylus.net/important-question-alcohol-addiction/ Wed, 12 Jul 2017 15:10:20 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=3596 The Most Important Question for Alcohol AddictionThe most important question when you are dealing with alcohol addiction is: What is the best treatment for alcohol addiction? The oldest treatment for alcoholism came in the way of Alcoholics Anonymous. AA, as is usually known, is a fellowship of alcoholics dedicated to the mission of helping other alcoholics to regain their lives through […]

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]]> Queens-based rapper says he draws inspiration from his father https://dylus.net/queens-based-rapper-says-he-draws-inspiration-from-his-father/ Tue, 27 Jun 2017 17:50:47 +0000 https://thewayofthecrocodile.com/?p=6 Source

]]> Addiction and Suicide: You Have to Fight Cool With Cool https://dylus.net/addiction-and-suicide-you-have-to-fight-cool-with-cool/ Sat, 10 Jun 2017 01:03:09 +0000 https://aisa.net/?p=60 Addiction and SuicideMy son is 10 years old. The world is a brand new place for him. He discovered the Beatles last month, and this month he discovered Nirvana; not the Buddhist state of Nirvana, the rock band Nirvana. He was fascinated by the music, the Grunge movement, and Kurt Cobain. Kurt Cobain was the leader of […]

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]]> What is the safest place for alcohol and drug treatment in the US? The answer will surprise you. https://dylus.net/what-is-the-safest-place-for-alcohol-and-drug-treatment-in-the-us-the-answer-will-surprise-you/ Thu, 08 Jun 2017 18:09:01 +0000 https://rehabtherapycenter.com/?p=379 Safe Drug Rehab in the USAImagine that you are a healthcare criminal planning to set up a fraudulent addiction treatment center in order to profit from the suffering of people who need addiction treatment. Where would you set up your criminal addiction treatment center? In a place that is under heavy scrutiny from a law enforcement task force dedicated to […]

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]]> 13 Reasons Why “13 Reasons Why” is Dangerous https://dylus.net/13-reasons-why-13-reasons-why-is-dangerous/ Thu, 08 Jun 2017 15:40:03 +0000 https://rehabtherapycenter.com/?p=370 13 Reasons Why “13 Reasons Why" is DangerousThe Netflix’s show “13 Reasons Why” is dangerous. It’s the story of a young woman that commits suicide. Before the suicide, she leaves behind recorded tapes explaining the reasons that pushed her to kill herself. The tapes are distributed to people in her life that contributed to her suffering, and her eventual suicide. Here are […]

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]]> Heroes of Outpatient Rehab https://dylus.net/heroes-of-outpatient-rehab/ Sun, 04 Jun 2017 17:36:56 +0000 https://miami-rehab.net/?p=63 Outpatient Drug and Alcohol HeroFive years ago I founded a treatment center named Adaptive Center. Actually, it’s not a “rehab”, it’s a Human Potential Center that specializes in treating addiction. However, that’s not the subject of this post. The subject of this post is that working in all kinds rehab centers for the past 25 years I have met […]

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]]> Miami Alcohol Rehab https://dylus.net/miami-alcohol-rehab/ Fri, 02 Jun 2017 16:44:45 +0000 https://miami-rehab.net/?p=51 Miami Alcohol RehabThere is a danger that with the increasing attention to the current opiate epidemic alcohol addiction may be minimized. I see this trend in our treatment groups. People that are coming into treatment see drugs like heroin and meth as “hard”, and downgrade the danger of alcohol. Instead they display a belief that alcohol is […]

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]]> Living Sober in Miami Takes Soul and Balls https://dylus.net/living-sober-in-miami-takes-soul-and-balls/ Sun, 28 May 2017 18:13:57 +0000 https://miami-rehab.net/?p=43 Living in Miami Takes Soul and BallsLiving Sober in Miami Takes Soul and Balls For people suffering from addiction, living in Miami, and abstain from drugs and alcohol in order to nourish the continuing evolution of their human potential, is like a celibate monk living in a neighborhood of whorehouses while abstaining from sex. That’s what makes walking a spiritual path […]

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]]> Habit and Addiction: Is there a difference? https://dylus.net/drug-habit-and-drug-addiction-is-there-a-difference/ Fri, 26 May 2017 17:34:43 +0000 https://rehabtherapycenter.com/?p=324 Habit vs AddictionIf you have a beer every time you watch football, after a while and many repetitions, every time that you watch football you will want a beer. If you don’t have a beer while watching the game, you will feel that something is missing, you will have the sensation that watching football won’t be as […]

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]]> A Declaration of Rational Human Rights. https://dylus.net/a-declaration-of-rational-human-rights/ Sat, 20 May 2017 15:53:32 +0000 https://aisa.net/?p=52 A Declaration on Human Rights“You can speak your mind But not on my time” Billy Joel Does everyone have the right to express themselves? Yes. Does that mean that everyone has something interesting or intelligent to say? No. So why is it that some people think that to have the means to broadcast their opinions on Facebook, Instagram…etc. means […]

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]]> The failure of addiction treatment. https://dylus.net/the-failure-of-addiction-treatment/ Tue, 09 May 2017 22:08:16 +0000 https://rehabtherapycenter.com/?p=211 The formula for addiction treatment failureThe formula for addiction treatment failure is: + More need for addiction treatment than ever before + More addiction treatment centers than ever before = More addicts dying and more families suffering than ever before. Why is this happening? The increased demand for addiction treatment has attracted treatment hustlers. What are addiction treatment hustlers? Here […]

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]]> Who’s Bossing You Around? https://dylus.net/whos-bossing-around/ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 18:58:54 +0000 https://everythingistao.com/?p=126 Who is bossing you aroundMeet the New Boss Same as the Old Boss People that preach old values say that we shall not eat pork, display skin, or be sexually liberal. According to their traditional dogma it’s unthinkable to go through life without the guidance of a Priest, Rabbi, or Imam. They preach that our human nature is sinful […]

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]]> My Teacher’s Death Poem https://dylus.net/i-diminish-by-john-heider-my-teachers-death-poem/ Thu, 26 May 2016 20:54:41 +0000 http://everythingistao.com/?p=107 John HeiderThere is an ancient tradition in Taoism and Zen of writing a death poem to leave behind. My Teacher John Heider wrote this poem ten days before he died. His teachings are at the heart and the foundation of Adaptive Center, so I wanted to share this heritage, our heritage, with you.

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]]> The Vinegar Tasters https://dylus.net/the-vinegar-tasters/ Wed, 25 May 2016 17:11:52 +0000 http://everythingistao.com/?p=99 The Three Vinegar TastersTaoism is a philosophy that emerged from China around 2,500 years ago, and it is beautifully illustrated in an ancient painting called “The Vinegar Tasters”.

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]]> AdaptiveCenter.net https://dylus.net/adaptivecenter-net/ Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:53:00 +0000 http://dylus.net/?p=51 We have launched the Adaptive Center website located at http://adaptivecenter.net. The Adaptive Center is a fully bilingual addiction, depression, and anxiety treatment center located in Miami.

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]]> Adaptive Center, the “David” in the Addiction Treatment Field, Goes up Against the Giants https://dylus.net/adaptive-center-the-david-in-the-addiction-treatment-field-goes-up-against-the-giants-2/ Tue, 24 Mar 2015 23:01:18 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=2014 Adaptive Center vs. Rehab Adaptive Center Takes on the Big GuysMIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Adaptive Center, a Miami-based addiction treatment center, was notified that it has earned the Gold Seal of Approval®for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by The Joint Commission, the agency that accredits the best hospitals in the world. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s capacity to provide safe and effective care. […]

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]]> Painkillers are not heroin but they lead to It https://dylus.net/pain-killers-not-heroin-lead-2/ Wed, 10 Dec 2014 21:27:13 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=1924 Pain Killers and Heroin LinksIn Adaptive Center we treat a lot of opiate addiction. Painkillers and heroin belong to a family of drugs called opiates. Many of the painkillers that are prescribed for back pain, post surgery, and dental procedures are opiates, and close relatives of heroin. In the last few years two factors have contributed to an epidemic […]

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]]> 4 Reasons to go to Treatment during the Holidays https://dylus.net/4-reasons-go-treatment-holidays-2/ Wed, 03 Dec 2014 18:20:13 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=1904 Christmas in a Addiction Treatment Center1 The Holidays are a time of great personal expectations. Your family has high hopes of having the stereotypical happy and joyful Holiday events. Family members that otherwise live separate lives come to visit. The stage is set for your addiction to do great damage to the relationships with your family. What could be forgiven […]

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]]> When You Use Adderall… https://dylus.net/thinking-using-adderall/ https://dylus.net/thinking-using-adderall/#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2014 11:19:52 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=1826 Using AdderallIf you are thinking of using Adderall, maybe it is because you feel pressured by parents, teachers, or peers to do better in school. Maybe you are planning to use it to help give you a boost of energy so that you can stay up all night and study. If you are hoping that Adderall […]

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]]> https://dylus.net/thinking-using-adderall/feed/ 1 How Does Narrative Therapy Work? https://dylus.net/how-does-narrative-therapy-work-2/ Tue, 11 Nov 2014 14:33:45 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=2449 If I ask you who you are, and what you are, and what you do, you would tell me a story. The Story of You. Let’s start at the beginning. We all have a story, but how did we get that story? Where did it come from? How did we develop it? And, aren’t we […]

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]]> Engaging Clients in Treatment https://dylus.net/engaging-clients-in-treatment-2/ Tue, 21 Oct 2014 15:03:31 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=2454 Engaging Clients in Addiction RehabPeople come to substance abuse treatment centers for many reasons: to satisfy court orders, save their jobs, or pacify family members—as well as overcome the negative effects of addiction. The ones that come with the intention of resolving a problem—other than their addiction—usually abandon treatment after having resolved their legal issues, meeting the requirement of […]

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]]> What is Cognitive Therapy https://dylus.net/what-is-cognitive-therapy-2/ Tue, 21 Oct 2014 14:43:27 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=2451 What is Cognitive TherapyCognitive Therapy is founded on 3 scientifically proven propositions The “Access Hypothesis” The belief that with enough dedication, effort, and help we can become aware of the content of our thinking. The “Meditation Hypothesis” The belief that the way we see, think about, and interpret the events around us influences the way we feel and […]

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]]> Questions and Answers with Juan Lesende https://dylus.net/question-answer-juan-lesende/ Mon, 06 Oct 2014 16:55:58 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=1506 Juan Lesende InterviewCan you start by giving us a short history and summary of the philosophy of the Adaptive Center? Juan: The Adaptive Center’s history actually started when I began working in the field of addiction treatment over 20 years ago. One of the first things I noticed when I got into this field is that what […]

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]]> 2 Psychological Benefits of Yoga That Will Change Your Entire Life https://dylus.net/2-psychological-benefits-yoga-will-change-entire-life/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 19:58:51 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=919 Yoga Helps Depression and AnxietyYoga dates back 5,000 years. It evolved in India as a practice to achieve self-understanding, personal freedom, and an end to the suffering that comes with life. It was designed to join, or “Yoke” mind-body-and-God as one. For this purpose the Yogi/Yogin engages in training the body and mind to attain unity with both.

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]]> Being Bored is CRAZY: 3 Effective Ways to Stop It https://dylus.net/bored-crazy-3-effective-ways-stop/ Tue, 03 Jun 2014 21:07:32 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=908 Everything is BoringBoredom is common, and yet unnatural. Boredom comes from feeling that you should, or could, be doing something other than what you are doing right now. In other words, boredom is a resistance to engage in what is around you for the sake of a fantasy. If you think about it, that's crazy. So, stop being bored, and stop acting crazy. Here are 3 ways to do it.

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]]> Don’t Stress: 5 Natural Ways To Eliminate It https://dylus.net/dont-stress-5-natural-ways-eliminate/ Mon, 02 Jun 2014 10:03:02 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=904 Long-term stress is unnatural. Stress is supposed to get us ready to act in moments of danger, not be a part of our lives for long periods of time. Here are some great tips and 5 Proven strategies to eliminate your stress in a natural way.

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]]> 6 Daily Habits to Improve Your Self Esteem https://dylus.net/6-daily-habits-improve-self-esteem/ Tue, 27 May 2014 01:23:15 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=900 Building Daily HabitsBuilding and maintaining healthy self-esteem is vital to your mental and emotional wellbeing. So how do we do that? Below are are 6 ways to do so.

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]]> Tips For Overcoming Negative Thoughts https://dylus.net/tips-overcoming-negative-thoughts/ Mon, 26 May 2014 01:13:37 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=895 Overcome Negative ThoughtsNegative thoughts-lead to negative feelings-lead to negative behaviors. This deceivingly simple formula has been proven to be true for over 30 years. It is the proven foundation of successful psychotherapy. Here I give you a few techniques, proven by the most cutting edged science in psychology, that will lead you to positive emotions, positive behaviors, and success.

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]]> Can’t Sleep? Here are 3 proven Meditation Techniques to beat the enemies of your rest https://dylus.net/cant-sleep-3-proven-meditation-techniques-beat-enemies-rest/ Sun, 25 May 2014 19:55:11 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=890 Meditation and SleepingSleep is as essential as nutrition for our well being. Yet, modern life seems to conspire to steal it from us. Here are 3 proven Meditation Techniques to beat the enemies of your rest.

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]]> The 5 crucial reasons to not live in the past, or the future https://dylus.net/5-crucial-reasons-live-past-future/ Fri, 23 May 2014 19:45:04 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=887 Living in the present is an ancient and universal teaching. It's the formula for a joyous and healthy life. Here are the 5 main reasons why.

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]]> 3 Positively Uplifting Books https://dylus.net/3-positively-uplifting-books-2014/ Wed, 21 May 2014 19:17:03 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=884 Uplifting BooksReading can be a powerful force and should be embraced because the right book can uplift and offer hope while helping us navigate our own lives. Here we offer 3 positively uplifting book suggestions for 2014.

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]]> The 3-Minute Scientific Explanation of Addiction https://dylus.net/the-3-minute-scientific-explanation-of-addiction/ Fri, 16 May 2014 23:27:01 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=869 Explanation of Addiction - Photographic MemoryThe famous neurobiologist Anthony Movshon said that the human brain works like a camera. This metaphor of the human mind as a dual system offers a useful way to explain the nature of addiction and why addicts can’t stop using drugs on their own.

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]]> How to Host a Productive Drug Intervention https://dylus.net/how-to-host-a-productive-drug-intervention/ Sun, 06 Apr 2014 03:30:28 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=839 Host an InterventionIn our article on the dangers of drug Interventions, we explain why they can be damaging. In this article we will give you some guidelines on how to find the best intervention process to effectively admit an alcoholic or drug addict into a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program that will end their addiction cycle.

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]]> Drug Interventions May Be Dangerous for Alcoholics and Drug Addicts https://dylus.net/drug-interventions-may-be-dangerous-for-alcoholics-and-drug-addicts/ Sat, 05 Apr 2014 02:21:40 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=822 Drug Interventions can be dangerousDrug and alcohol interventions are one way to get a person with an addiction to confront the consequences that their actions have on their work, family, and other aspects of their lives. The intervention is usually a meeting of close friends, family, and employers who are concerned and hurt by the alcoholic or drug addict. […]

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]]> Which Is the Best Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center for You or Your Loved One? https://dylus.net/which-is-the-best-alcohol-and-drug-rehab-center-for-you-or-your-loved-one/ Thu, 03 Apr 2014 03:22:22 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=835 Choosing and Addiction RehabWhen you or a loved one are seeking treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction, finding the right treatment center is challenging and confusing, emotionally and practically. So, how do you know which is the best one for you? Here are some facts about alcohol and drug treatment centers to help you make the right decision.

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]]> Many Drug Treatment Centers Forget to Include Treatment in Their Centers https://dylus.net/many-drug-treatment-centers-forget-to-include-treatment-in-their-centers/ Tue, 01 Apr 2014 03:29:43 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=837 Rehabs are SpasMost treatment centers today can easily be confused with spas. Being treated for addiction in a spa may sound like a good thing, but it’s not effective. If a client is seeking a vacation disguised as treatment, it may turn deadly if they are struggling with the chronic and lethal illness of addiction. Here we describe reasons why spa-treatment is not the best situation for someone addicted to alcohol or drugs

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]]> Addiction Treatment is Addiction Treatment & Alcoholics Anonymous is Alcoholics Anonymous https://dylus.net/addiction-treatment-is-addiction-treatment-alcoholics-anonymous-is-alcoholics-anonymous/ Fri, 28 Mar 2014 03:33:22 +0000 https://adaptivecenter.net/?p=841 Treatment and A.A.Over 20 years ago I walked into my first substance abuse course at Nova University. The professor walked into the room, waited for silence and said, “Addiction treatment is addiction treatment, and AA is AA, period.”

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]]> Charlie Sheen is Sincere(ly-Crazy) https://dylus.net/charlie-sheen-is-sincerely-crazy/ Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:53:45 +0000 http://dylus.net/?p=54 Charlie Sheen has been ranting, to the delight of all media. He has been ranting about being a special human being that has an organism that allows him to do drugs in amounts that can kill others; an enlightened frame of mind that places him above that of mere mortals, and a power of will […]

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]]> Palin, Beck, Fox, and CNBC are Responsible. https://dylus.net/palin-beck-fox-and-cnbc-are-responsible/ Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:54:49 +0000 http://dylus.net/?p=56 First, a clarification. Dylus is not a political organization, and this is not a political blog. We have no political affiliation, nor support, any political party. What we are dedicated to is the study, advancement, and education of human potential. Our core mission is the recovery of true human fitness, through the practice of proven […]

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]]> Evolve from the Monkey Self https://dylus.net/evolve-from-the-monkey-self/ Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:55:36 +0000 http://dylus.net/?p=58 There is a famous story that we study in graduate school. It involves a mature male in a position of power named Yeroen. He was the leader of his tribe. After a brutal fight, Yeroen lost his position of leadership to  a younger male named Luit. Afterwards, Luit delighted in humiliating his former leader. He […]

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]]> ReBoot Your Human Operating System https://dylus.net/reboot-your-human-operating-system/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:56:22 +0000 http://dylus.net/?p=60 Today is 1/1/11. Today we are launching the Dylus blog. This is my first post. It will be followed by many. Through these posts we will unfold the Dylus goal, the method to attain that goal, and the philosophy upon which these methods, and goals are founded.  The goal is to help human beings reboot […]

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