About Gregory J. Vogl

Learn about me: my personality, identity, views and goals.

My Views and Interests

Category Views and Interests
Philosophy Rationalist, scientist, ascetic, idealist, Buddhist, free thinker, independent
Religion Brought up Catholic, agnostic/skeptic at 17, gradually became atheist
Ethics humanitarian, activist, volunteer, helper, tolerance, patience, compassion
Politics Progressive, radical, pacifist, socialist, democrat, Africanist, world citizen
Environment Conservationist, green, anti-waste, pollution, cars and pets
Possessions Tightwad, saver, simplicity, minimalist, anti-materialist, anti-corporate
Hobbies Computers, writing, photos, travel, cinema, reading, listening to music
Academics Lifetime student, multidisciplinary, book lover, intellectual
Technology Software and Web design, development, maintenance and evaluation
Books Africa, Web design, education, international development
Languages English, French; German, Spanish; Kiswahili; Ruhaya, Luganda, Oshikwanyama
Writing Diary/journal, dreams, ideas, book reviews, poems
Music Classical (keyboard, French), African, world
Film/Cinema African, French/Francophone, world
Health Exercise, health food; abstain from alcohol, drugs, smoking, caffeine
Sports Basketball, tennis, volleyball, golf, running, bicycling, swimming, etc.

My Personal Ten Commandments

  1. Be rational.
  2. Be open-minded.
  3. Be honest.
  4. Focus on what is important.
  5. Change the world.
  6. Be just and fair.
  7. Be kind to others.
  8. Work with others.
  9. Work for the overall good.
  10. Live sustainably.