GOALS Some of Ben's goals: from a handwritten list in his Eugene apartment circa Fall 2001 Know my shit: World History Science, specific fields, general Theory History Genetics Biochemistry Geology More physics More brain/psychopharmacology Minimal astronomy Economics General, micro/macro stuff Financial/biz basics International, government policy Poli Sci Comparative systems Details of structure and manipulation Comparative Religion Read major books Focus on eastern stuff Language Spanish, no excuses -- fluency Portuguese, despues Espanol Basics of Latin Russian Mathematics Stuff I used to know More theory Writing Skills for full American bad ass: Commercial fishing Run Nesika crabbing, more knots, navigation ,basic trawl stuff, sew net Basic self defense More outdoor stuff Climbing/hiking Kayaking Tai-Chi Underwater welding Sailing Flying Better chess Commercial driver's license Motorcycle driving license Roll a good cigarette Be a good waiter Cook like a pro Mechanic Fix bike Fix cars