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What Intelligence Tests Miss
These are my notes for: What Intelligence Tests Miss: The Psychology of Rational Thought by Keith E. Stanovich This book is profoundly important as it highlights a crucial deficit in the American awareness of its own cognitive health. I found … Continue reading
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The Mutual Repulsion Society
The Christian thinks his philosophy is better than that of the Atheist, for he detects in the Atheist some illogical argumentation here and there. And he sees the dogmatic spirit in the Atheist and declares “Atheism is a religion, too!” … Continue reading
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What is My “World View”?
Every once in a while, someone inquires about my “world view”. Here it is: There is nothing unreal in the entire known Universe, with the one exception of what happens in the imaginations of humans. Humans often get trapped in … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Character, Consumerism, Dysrationalia, Economy, Ethics, Fallacy, History, Logic, Paradigms, Pelham's Laws, Philosophy, Politics, Religion, Science
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30-Year Class Reunion: Finally Ready for High School!
I hate that I’m missing my 30-year reunion today, it being 2,136 miles away and coming at a time when I just can’t break away from work. But it’s had me thinking for several weeks now: How was high school? … Continue reading
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Why America Fell
You can read my latest essay on its own website here: http://www.whyamericafell.com
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The Activist’s Curse
The activist’s curse lies in the following rhetorical question: If I can change my mind, and if you can change your mind, who are you and I to unilaterally declare that it is too late for the rest of our … Continue reading
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My Fear
The encroachments of government against liberty, decency, and justice in the United States seem to be accelerating. Spying on the citizens in various ways, forcing us to buy insurance, forcing us to vaccinate our kids with toxic drugs, making ammunition … Continue reading
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Where Lies the Bulk of Human Evils
It is my observation that the bulk of human evils lies in the taking of that which does not really belong to the taker. Let me count the ways: Taking conclusions, opinions, or beliefs that are not fairly derived from … Continue reading
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Credentials? Really?
Earlier today I posted an article and video about a non-Christian scientist who finds some problems with Darwinian Evolution. I also posted a link to my article on a Facebook discussion, where the following noteworthy discussion ensued between a friend … Continue reading
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How I Beat Advanced Spider Solitaire a Bajillion Times and What It Means for the Rest of My Life
Whooda thunkit, but I learned some invaluable life lessons from a solitaire card game that came preloaded on my computer! The game is Spider Solitaire (advanced 4-suit version) and if you don’t know it, don’t worry; I won’t bore you … Continue reading
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