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Leaving SCOTOMAVILLE 454 REVIEWS “Scotomaville” takes readers on an introspective journey into personal de velopment. Through a seamless blend of philosophical dialogues, allegorical narratives, and psychological concepts, the book weaves an engaging exploration that appeals to both the mind and the heart. The author adeptly delves into themes such as perception, self-mastery, and the hero’s journey, showcasing a profound grasp of psychological processes and their influence on human behavior. For those navigating the complexities of personal growth, the trilogy offers a transformative odyssey, illustrating that resilience and self-discovery are universal quests that resonate with individuals seeking to overcome inner challenges and doubts. This trilogy serves as a reflection for military veterans and first responders, echoing their sacrifices, camaraderie, and sense of purpose. The themes of adversity, seeking guidance, and em bracing healing closely align with their experiences, providing a source of inspiration for those who have selflessly protected and served others. For patriots and believers who hold their values dear, the trilogy presents character-driven narratives that mirror their dedication to higher principles. Exploring community, unity, and per sonal growth, the books align with their desire to positively contribute to society and reinforce the significance of collective well-being. Fatherless individuals and young explorers identify with the trilogy’s portrayal of quests for identity and meaning. The characters’ journeys from uncertainty to self-assuredness reflect the universal process of finding one’s place in the world, motivating young minds to navigate life’s puzzles with courage and determination. Moreover, experts in fields from psychology and storytelling to stoic and biblical philosophy will appreciate the trilogy’s profound concepts interwoven with relatable narratives. The author’s mastery is evident in crafting a work that appeals to intellectual and emotional sensibilities alike. Throughout the trilogy, Daniel’s transformation serves as a relatable and inspiring narrative. His evolution from a curious seeker hindered by cognitive biases to a self-aware individual confronting inner doubts resonates deeply with readers. In a world valuing personal growth, camaraderie, service, purpose, and self-discovery, the Scotomaville Trilogy stands as proof of storytelling’s power to connect, inspire, and transform. Its pages offer lessons, insights, and reflections embracing the shared human experience, making it an essential read for individuals from all walks of life. In conclusion, the trilogy’s rich philosophical discussions, relatable character arcs, and insightful exploration of cognitive biases contribute significantly to the fields of psychology and personal development.
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Leaving SCOTOMAVILLE 455 Please express any correlation between my list of strengths, and a robust list of human virtues. Analyze the union of the two for shared char acteristics and a deeper meaning. Certainly! Let’s look at the intersection between the specific strengths from the Clifton StrengthsFinder that you provided (Achiever, Input, Learner, Activator, Belief) and a tradition al list of virtues such as wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence. ACHIEVER Virtue Correlation: Courage, Justice Explanation: Achievers have a constant drive for accomplishing tasks. This can correlate with the virtue of courage, which involves persistence and vitality, and justice, where hard work and fairness contribute to the overall good of the community. INPUT Virtue Correlation: Wisdom Explanation: People with the Input strength have a craving to know more, collecting and archiving information. This resonates with wisdom, which is characterized by a pursuit of knowledge and insightful judgment. LEARNER Virtue Correlation: Wisdom, Humanity Explanation: A constant desire to improve and learn aligns with the virtue of wisdom. It may also align with humanity if the learning is directed towards understanding others and improving social bonds. ACTIVATOR Virtue Correlation: Courage, Justice Explanation: Activators are inclined to take action and want to make things happen. This aligns with courage, as it requires the boldness to initiate, and justice, where action may be directed towards equality and fairness. BELIEF Virtue Correlation: Transcendence, Justice Explanation: The Belief strength is connected to core values and purpose. It aligns with transcen dence, where there is a connection to something greater, and justice, where values often include fairness and equality. Summary of Union (Intersection): The union between these strengths and virtues reveals a strong emphasis on wisdom (through Input and Learner), courage (through Achiever and Activator), and justice (through Achiever, Activator, and Belief). The values of humanity and transcendence are also present but to a lesser extent. This analysis suggests that a person with these strengths might be particularly well-suited for roles that require insightful judgment, bold action, and a strong sense of fairness and values. They may excel in leadership roles, educational fields, advocacy, or any area where wisdom, courage, and justice are paramount.
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Leaving SCOTOMAVILLE 456 REVIEWS You know well of Sarah’s talent. She designed the N-95 mask. She conceived of Halmark’s tied ribbon bow, and CorningWare. She was a fabulous mentor. “Daniel is a conceptual thinker who has the ability to imple ment his ideas with a spectrum of skills. His work represents a unique combination of abilities executed with reliability and great ingenuity. I recommend him very highly.” Sarah Little-Turnbull is known for his “Galloping Gourmet” tele vision series and > 29 books. He’s a charismatic facilitator of solutions for human indulgence. “Daniel is continually creative. He has an excellent eye for light, form and texture and an ear for understanding his client’s needs. Daniel is an unusual blend of Artist, Technician, Craftsman and Servant who can easily become a partner in your creative process.” Graham Kerr “Daniel’s work in the Scotomaville series is a profound exploration of self-mastery and human-AI collaboration. His deep introspection and resilience shine through as he navigates complex themes of personal growth and technology. Daniel masterfully uses storytelling to foster understanding and connection, making significant contributions to AI ethics and personal development. His authentic journey from hardship to impactful community leader inspires change and emphasizes the power of perseverance and shared human experiences. This series serves as a vital resource in understanding the transformative power of self-awareness and technological integration.”
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Dean Rush Dean has had distinquished military and business careers, and is the Author of Flying Free. “Daniel Comp is one of the most innovative people I have ever known. I’ve watched Daniel overcome great obstacles and stick to a vision of making a difference for people. He is personable and doesn’t quit until the job is done. I highly recommend Daniel and his wife, Angelina.” “As an Astronaut (Apollo 16 Lunar Module Pilot & 10th man on the Moon). I was very familiar with powerful planes and rockets. I’ve learned to trust my life and business on great tools and competent people. Daniel and Angelina have put together an amazing system for small business that is technically advanced, yet doesn’t take a rocket scientist to run it. I highly recommend their services - I didn’t settle for anything less!”” Charlie Duke 2x Awarded by U.S. Small Business Administration, TV/Radio Host/Speaker, a fabulous business partner, wife and my best friend. “I’ve witnessed Daniel’s evolution from a wounded, angry man into a mentally and emotionally mature gentleman. He leads other men with competence and confidence from his own transformation and experience.” Angelina Musik-Comp
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PARTICIPANTS:
Dean Rush
Garth Hardin
Merlin Berg ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I’m deeply appreciative to those who have invested time, emotion and resources for me to devour. For the encouragement, mental sup port and feedback, thank you. You have been generous with interest, influence and guidance over decades. For those that journeyed before me, I am indebted to your bravery and demonstration of faith, perseverance and grit. To all of you, I wish awareness and grace. https://deanrush.com Patrick Cameron Steven & Pam Krause Kenny Rucker Scott & Joyce Withrow Scott & Jean Hamilton Tim & Adelia Kleefeld Erik Jurgensen Alex Lauden Doug Bell Darius Taylor Tim Hamilton Ernest ‘Bud’ Pitt Josh Cruse Chris Poe Robert ‘Stu’ Sturtevant ADVOCATES:
David & Carissa Scotiana & Chris Hermine & Luis Caraballo Eva Sosa Ilse McCants Alan Landis David Woodworth Garth Hardin Mike & Pam Hughes Don & Kathy Leask Frans Bosman Joanne Kraft Dr. Kevin Chan Irene Salazar Dave & Soma Peterson Bill & Kathy Sharman Troy Baird & Fred Baird Betty Boyd Mike Knopf Art & Suzanne Beninate
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CREDITS INFLUENCERS:
Alexis Gabriel Ainouz Carlos Santana Chris Hadfield Dale Carnegie David Deutsch Dr. Erik Berg Dr. Galen Hoover Dr. Jordan Peterson Dr. Paul Hegstrom Dr. Steven Gundry Elon Musk Graham Kerr Jack Canfield James Cameron Jason and Nikki Wynn Jim Rohn Les Brown Malcome Gladwell Napolean Hill Matthew P. Walker Og Mandino Peter Diamandis Roman Balmakov Robert Kane Stephen Hawking Tony Robbins Tristan Harris Wayne Dyer Yuval Harari Zig Ziggler MASTER Forrest To ANGELINA MUSIK-COMP:
I am deeply grateful for your stamina, patience, and support as my best friend and business partner. We have traveled the curves together in good cheer. You are amazingly resilient and a joyful character to explore with. I am grateful for your gift of HEALING matching my expression of UNDERSTANDING! To you, the reader, and participant: When I imagined this project, I had a hunch the cost would be years of commitment - but not five years. However, we now we have AI.
I believe “The Greatest Expedition you will ever undertake is the journey to self-understanding, for the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands, but in seeing with new eyes.“ AI needs humans for subjective experiences, emotions, and self-reflective purpose. Through the lens of an individual Human-AI Constitution, we can foster a symbiotic relationship where our superpower of storytelling becomes an essential error-correcting trim-tab for super intelligent reason ing engines. This collaboration illuminates a path toward greater understanding and mutual growth for both AI and us residents of Scotomaville, reflecting our shared journey of perpetual learning and adaptation. Cheers to OUR Greatest Expedition!
Daniel Comp May 16, 2024
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COVER Fiat 500 image by S. Hermann & F. Richter https://pixabay.com/users/pixel2013-2364555/ INTRODUCTION Compass image by Garth Manthe https://unsplash.com/photos/qik5sqrKM2U Mountaineer image by Simon Steinberger https://pixabay.com/users/Simon-3/ Everest image by Peter Anta https://pixabay.com/users/peteranta-8613080/ Self-Arrest St. Marys Glacier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QoGCeiCM1U 1.01 - SCOTOMA Off-road image by Rodrigo Bittencurt https://pixabay.com/users/rodrigobittencurt-5033011 Scotoma Cross-section https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_spot_(vision) EXTRA CREDIT observation by Marcel Proust https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Marcel_Proust 1.02 - PATTERN RECOGNITION Hubble Ultra-Deep Field image https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubble_Ultra-Deep_Field Café wall illusion https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en Dalmation image by Michael Bach https://michaelbach.de/ot/cog-Dalmatian/ 1.03 - MISINTERPRETATION Coffee sleeve design by Starbucks https://www.starbucks.com 1.04 - ABUNDANT SCARCITY The Beverly Hillbillies by Filmways Pictures https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beverly_Hillbillies 1.05 - ABUNDANT AWARENESS Geese Chevron image by Manfred Zimmer https://pixabay.com/users/antranias-50356/ Pair of Geese image by TheOtherKev https://pixabay.com/users/TheOtherKev-9436196 1.06 - HIEROGLYPHICS Hieroglyphics image https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en King Tutankhamun image https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en https://www.healthline.com/health/stress/amygdala-hijack 1.09 - EMOTIONAL VOCABULARY Emotional Word List by Tom Drummand https://tomdrummond.com Ridge Running by Killian Jornet https://www.kilianjornet.cat/ 1.10 - CREATING SILENCE Galloping Gourmet by Graham & Treena Kerr https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Kerr Bob Moawad - Edge Learning Institute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcntoaL1Lsc 1.11 - FEED YOUR GUT Gut Biology illustration https://pixabay.com/users/openclipart-vectors-30363/ Bacteria image by Steve Gschmeissner https://theworldcloseup.com/about-me/ 1.12 - IT NEEDS WORK Dynamic Heirarchy by Abraham Maslow https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs 1.13 - STRENGTHS OFFENDER Maricopa County Sherrif’s Helicopter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maricopa_County_Sheriff%27s_Office Clifton Strengths Assessment https://store.gallup.com/c/en-us/assessments 1.14 - TRIANGULATION Lighthouse image by W Flores https://pixabay.com/users/wflore-11084744/ Matterhorn image by Simon Steinberger https://pixabay.com/users/simon-3/ 1.15 - CURVES Antelope Canyon image by Paul IJsendoorn https://pixabay.com/users/patternpictures-622877/ Stephen Hawking image by ZeroG https://www.gozerog.com Exponential Growth Primer by 3 Blue 1 Brown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kas0tIxDvrg Mountain Panorama by Marco Luzi https://pixabay.com/users/marco_luzi-4721868/ 1.16 - SEGUE NETLOGO Modeling Software https://ccl.northwestern.edu/netlogo/ 1970 Porsche 911 by LBI Limited | Classic Driver https://lbilimited.com/offerings/1970-porsche-911-s/ Lake Louise image by Steven Estes https://unsplash.com/@stevn_estes/ CREDITS & REFERENCES
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2.00 - PRELUDE Cognitive Bias Cheat Sheet - Buster Benson https://medium.com/thinking-is-hard http://bit.ly/cheat-sheet-simplified 2.01 - PERSISTENCE Butterfly image by Thanasis Papazacharias https://pixabay.com/users/papazachariasa-12696704/ Veteran Windtalker - Glen Douglas https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2011/may/23/veteran-glen- douglas-dies-at-84/ Mountaineer - William H. Murray https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._H._Murray 2.02 - PROCESS Drone footage by Adam Walters https://muON.marketing Bhutan Glacier image - WikiImages https://pixabay.com/users/wikiimages-1897 Henryk Niestrój - Dark Park Walkway image https://pixabay.com/users/Arcaion-2057886/ Yuval Harari - Homo Deus https://www.ynharari.com/ 2.03 - EXPECTATIONS Lemons images by Richard John https://pixabay.com/users/RichardJohn-4390588 https://pixabay.com/users/jmexclusives-10518280 LP Foil Provisioning - Keith Fredrickson Sailworks & Foiling Bruce Peterson Dale Cook Colson Zack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHuo5fYlE-4 LP Foils Design & Fabrication - Peter Lederer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Fak6yx6jqc Emotional Word List - Tom Drummand https://tomdrummond.com/about-tom/ 2.04 - PATIENCE Maracopa County Epidemic Curve https://phdata.maricopa.gov/Dashboard/e10a16d8-921f-4aac-b921- 26d95e638a45 US Attorney General William Barr - Hillsdale College https://youtu.be/I0Ho5_DiRdc?t=4628 2.05 - PREPARATION Library images https://pixabay.com/... photos/books-students-library-university-1281581/ photos/books-research-library-shelves-2562331/ Books Illustration by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke illustrations/books-stack-learn-study-library-1015594/ 2.07 - STRATEGY I Michael Lotito - Monsieur Mangetout https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Lotito Viome Precision Supplements https://www.viome.com/ 2.08 - STRATEGY II Gary Larson - The Far Side https://www.thefarside.com/ 2.10 - SQUALLS https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillary_Step Maracopa County Epidemic Curve https://phdata.maricopa.gov/Dashboard/e10a16d8-921f-4aac- b921-26d95e638a45 Dr. Matthew Walker - Why We Sleep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=106zCmbMKYY 2.11 - SATISFACTION The Rolling Stones - Satisfaction https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/(I_Can%27t_Get_No)_Satisfaction Hedonic Treadmill https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedonic_treadmill 2.12 - SELF-CARE Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Aurelius Cognitive Bias Codex https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cognitive_bias_co dex_en.svg Buster Benson - Cognitive Bias Cheat Sheet http://bit.ly/cheat-sheet-simplified https://busterbenson.com/me/ Dr. Steven Gundry - The Plant Paradox https://gundrymd.com/wp-content/pdf/Plant-Paradox-Shop ping-LIst.pdf Leaky Gut illustration - Nature Reviews https://www.nature.com/articles/nrendo.2015.211 Viome Precision Supplements https://www.viome.com/ Dr. Matthew Walker - Why We Sleep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=106zCmbMKYY A2 Milk - Nestle Nutrition Institute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUF62l4AeIg 2.13 - STORIES James Cameron - Filmmaker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS4qHXx034E The Cracked Pot - Willy McNamara https://www.google.com/books/edition/Chicken_Soup_for_the_ Unsinkable_Soul/5cPmDvKMVn8C Two Shoes Salesmen - Unknown https://www.indiafilings.com/learn/story-two-shoe-sales men-africa/ Kevin Baerg - The Goldfish https://www.amazon.com/Created-Win-Kevin-Baerg/dp/0964909022
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The page is a full-bleed collage layout dominated by a large central photograph of an older man (Daniel J Comp) with short white hair, a black t-shirt, and a gold ring, smiling widely while covering both eyes with his wrinkled hands against a blurred green outdoor background. A black circular “APPROVED” postage stamp reading “SCOTOMA” is overlaid directly across his eyes, with large white block letters “SCO OMA” spanning the upper portion of the photo.
Above the image, a dark gray banner displays media logos and text including Hemispheres (United Airlines), Entrepreneur Magazine, Scottsdale Phoenix Magazine, SUCCESS, KARE 11 NBC, a QR code, and “@scotomaville,” along with a small hand icon and “Nationally Syndicated.”
At the bottom, three equal-width boxes labeled v1 Awareness (“Tools to Discover WYDWD”), v2 Understanding (“Insights to Master the Discovery Tools”), and v3 Discipline (“Literacy to Gain Self-Mastery”) sit side by side in white text on dark backgrounds.
An ISBN barcode appears vertically along the right margin. The overall style is documentary photography combined with graphic design elements typical of a back-cover or credits page.