Peacemaker Virtual Free University offers, in the oral tradition, diverse interactive open study:

From

Discourse to Technethics

Free Thought to Science of Mind

Vaidila to Sufi, Vedanta to Kabbalah,

Tao to Zen,

Spiritual Franciscan and other Sacred Peace Teachings

You are both the student and facilitator.

F.Y.I.

The Peacemaker Virtual Free University (V.F.U.) has no academic structure, pyramid, or hierarchy of learning. The V.F.U. uses the principles and models pioneered by Twelve Step Programs and other "spiritual traditions", as administrative guidelines to arrive at policy decisions, by way of a "G.ood O.rderly D.irection" of our own understanding. As is the case in Recovery Circles there are no leaders and no graduates. V.F.U. does not take the academic inventory of our students. As such, the V.F.U. does not issue Awards, Certificates of Merit, or Degrees and does not recognize the Degree System of "certified universities". We do however offer the seeker an opportunity to "freely inquire" and facilitate that process. All courses, lectures, seminars and study meetings must be prearranged with the facilitators via standard remote learning protocols.

There is in fact a deliberate avoidance of any structure or technique that would facilitate or compel anyone to matriculate, see: "De-Schooling Society" by Ivan Illich. Although the oral Socratic system presented here, may be very difficult to adjust to at first for most students accustomed to "formal education", the gifted student will find more than enough incentive to pursue excellence by merit of the material presented.

Member's suggestions for recognition of outstanding achievement, that establishes new fields of study for others, may be submitted to round table meetings for group conscience approval.

In acknowledgment of this recognition V.F.U. confers the title of "pioneer" or "Pi*".

*Pi = Greek Letter, (Math.) The Symbol representing the ratio of the circumference of circle to the diameter.

What is the Extent of Your Reach in Relation to the Cosmos?

The "pi" is a symbolic reminder, to paraphrase Gotama Buddha, to "...Get off the center of the Universe and stay off."

The V.F.U. is not free in terms of the "price system", although we be do not set any monetary admission requirements and there are no "formal" tuition fees. The students however are responsible to contribute toward the maintenance of facilities and facilitators on a par with any other institute of higher learning. Some donation guidelines are provided below

and donations can be made via the:

Reader Donation Form

In order to remain unbiased, The Peacemaker Virtual Free University is not affiliated with any Governmental, Corporate, Religious or any other regulatory apparatus and as such is not a registered as a profit or not for profit activity, consequently all donations, tithes or contributions are not tax deductible.

NB: THIS PAGE IS A "RANDOM SAMPLING" and is

IN THE CONSTANT PROCESS OF BEING UPDATED

not intended to be a complete or COMPREHENSIVE list or index of Activities, Facilitators, Courses, Donors ...

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Suggested Reading & Recent Recognitions Conferred the Honorific Order of Pi*:

Pls. Note this is a random selection, not all recipients are listed, not all are contacted and informed,some are awarded post mortem.

Mike Ruppert Pioneer* of Ethics in Law,

Gil Puder Pioneer of Ethics in Law,

John Riddle Pioneer of Ethics in Technology (Technethics)

Larry Schmidt Pioneer of Ethics in Technology

Jeremy Rifkin Pioneer of Ethics in Technology

William Dufty Pioneer of Ethics in Technology

Ursula Franklin Pioneer of Ethics in Technology

Laura Walz Pioneer of Feminist Literature

Dr. Nada Pioneer of Fine Clowning

Niel Postman...

Ivan Illich..."DeSchooling Society"

Joseph M. Bryant ...

Jermyn, Leslie ...

W.H.Vanderburg ...

Jaques Ellul ...

Jian Hua Qin ...

Phil Jacklin ...

Current Study Program:

Foundation Course:

Peacemaker Virtual Free University - Technethics Study #31.4 "Artificial Ignorance" series supplement - it is highly recommenced that the new student consider this course.

An Interactive look at Technocracy Inc. v. "Technocracy" (Commodity Fetish Price System) :

http://www.technocracy.org

It is suggested that you review the materials in the briefs on the above links before commenting in your reply. Please respond with an essay of pi number of words in answer to the suggested

Question(s): "Technocracy Inc." is possibly an exception to the process of "price system" adulteration of the of all ideologies including the core philosophy of "technocracy" and it may be possible via its methodology of true "functionality" to transcend the "media monopolies" redundant "scientism" sufficiently, in order to distribute the quintessential unbiased scientific information that overpopulation is the central problem and that dispelling cult generated artificial ignorance, regarding birth control, is the only solution. i.e. that " children having children is a greater crime against life than contraception." Agree or Disagree? How can this be facilitated?

Pls. feel free to Forward cc. to other students in your association.

Point Zero - beyond Duality and Non Duality

http://anonymousman.org

"The Lithuanian Commons" a critique of the history of imperialism

Interactive Study Log

July 1 : "The Way of the Vaidila" - Is the Ancestral Wisdom "Neo-Paganism"?

V.F.U. Foundation Course in Ethics and Technology, AKA "Applied Technethics"

The continuation of the interactive work in progress by George Kasey:

" Media Free Times: MEDIA ANONYMOUS - Meditations Series "

"Artificial Ignorance"

"AdBan"

"Getting Out of The Technological Chair"

Other Suggested Courses,Links,Readings & Mentors

Independent or by Free Association:

Sydney White on "Propaganda" U.of T. Free U a Journalist and well respected and member of the U.of T. Free University

The Nick Mancuso Academy of Film and Television Acting

http://www.acting4everyone.com

The Creative Works of Recovering People

The GenX Story

How to Build a Virtual Home -An On-line Survival Manual and Resource Page for Nomadic Citizens of this Planet -A Peacemaker Virtual Free University Project

"Homeless ?"

Contributors:

The amounts listed in CDN $ also represent & recognize aproximate equivalents of donations of time, volunteer services and other resources.

Anonymous Members $3,000–$4,999

Sofia D~

Zigmas D~

Rhonda M~

Bob Fry

Hilton M~

Anonymous Students $1,000–$2,999

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Joanne H~

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Sam E~

Sean W~

Sponsor Members by Category:

Maestro $8,000 +

Foundation for the Advancement of Applied Technethics

Impresario $5,000–$7,999

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Aficionado $3,000–$4,999

Cognoscenti $1,000–$2,999

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Devotee $500–$999

Spiritas Group,h~p~

Public Anonymous Donors too many to list $50-$500

Guests: $5 - $50

Anonymous

Principle Facilitators and Elders:

George Kasey

Larry S~

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Gladys W~

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