First of all, it's nice that you use the word "mantra", since that, by its basic meaning, is an instrument of thought; e.g., say a mantra to clear your mind in order to think deeply about things.
Second, and also a technicality, the Mormons don't view the Native American as the Lost Tribes of Israel. It's pretty simple: the Book of Mormon describes a group of displaced Jews (from the tribe of Manessah, Ephraim, and Judah). We have ideas about the Lost Tribe, to be sure, but only prophecies - many of which are shared by various other religions.
Third, while some Mormons share a cultural view on the origins of the Native American - that the Book of Mormon people are the "principle ancestors" - there is nothing in the texts to indicate this view. Many modern Mormons accept the genetic studies of Native Americans that indicate that their ancestral home is in Central/Eastern Asia and that the Book of Mormon peoples are a small aberration in the population of Pre-Columbian America whose genetic heritage may not be easily seen (if even still existent), especially after the decimation caused by the European conquest.
Does anyone think this might work:
How about instead of getting rid of the fast-forward button, we get rid of what causes consumers to USE the fast-forward button: Greedy Corporate Advertising.
Everyone (it seems) loves those mindless shows like American Idol because they are "involved" in the show through voting and such. (Though I may be wrong; I've actually never watched an entire episode.)
Many people watch certain shows (the Super Bowl comes to mind) not only for the show, but for the commercials.
What about a show which showcases the best commercials first on the Internet, and the highest rated are shown on the TV? (Think of the recent Firefox commercial contest.)
In this model, Only the very highest commercials are ever shown two shows in a row, to keep them from becoming monotonous. The advertisers pay for the viewing of their streamed spots on the Internet and even more for appearing on the show. You wouldn't even need commercial breaks. In the end, it's basically a bunch of advertisers competing against each other for the privilege of being seen by the public. The network benefits from the income, the public benefits because they can finally say how much they hate some stupid commercial, and the advertisers benefit from HUGE ad awareness.
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First of all, it's nice that you use the word "mantra", since that, by its basic meaning, is an instrument of thought; e.g., say a mantra to clear your mind in order to think deeply about things.
Second, and also a technicality, the Mormons don't view the Native American as the Lost Tribes of Israel. It's pretty simple: the Book of Mormon describes a group of displaced Jews (from the tribe of Manessah, Ephraim, and Judah). We have ideas about the Lost Tribe, to be sure, but only prophecies - many of which are shared by various other religions.
Third, while some Mormons share a cultural view on the origins of the Native American - that the Book of Mormon people are the "principle ancestors" - there is nothing in the texts to indicate this view. Many modern Mormons accept the genetic studies of Native Americans that indicate that their ancestral home is in Central/Eastern Asia and that the Book of Mormon peoples are a small aberration in the population of Pre-Columbian America whose genetic heritage may not be easily seen (if even still existent), especially after the decimation caused by the European conquest.
Fourth, about two hours.
How about instead of getting rid of the fast-forward button, we get rid of what causes consumers to USE the fast-forward button: Greedy Corporate Advertising.
- Everyone (it seems) loves those mindless shows like American Idol because they are "involved" in the show through voting and such. (Though I may be wrong; I've actually never watched an entire episode.)
- Many people watch certain shows (the Super Bowl comes to mind) not only for the show, but for the commercials.
- What about a show which showcases the best commercials first on the Internet, and the highest rated are shown on the TV? (Think of the recent Firefox commercial contest.)
In this model, Only the very highest commercials are ever shown two shows in a row, to keep them from becoming monotonous. The advertisers pay for the viewing of their streamed spots on the Internet and even more for appearing on the show. You wouldn't even need commercial breaks. In the end, it's basically a bunch of advertisers competing against each other for the privilege of being seen by the public. The network benefits from the income, the public benefits because they can finally say how much they hate some stupid commercial, and the advertisers benefit from HUGE ad awareness.