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Category Archives: Philosophy
Nine Paradigms
(This article is an expansion upon our earlier “Three Paradigms“) As part of our continual reassessment of life, Kay and I are constantly considering which paradigms are worth keeping as “musts” and which ought to be rejected. We currently have … Continue reading
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Happy Mindlessness Day! (Halloween)
Mindless people are generally always mindless, I suppose, but no day is as perfect as Halloween for the direct observation of that mindlessness. Let me count the ways.
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Is There An Ought?
This is perhaps one of the most fundamental philosophical questions. Addressing this question brings us to a philosophical fork in the road, and how we answer will likely have fairly major consequences for our lives. Is there an ought? Is … Continue reading
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The Super Witness
Imagine for a moment that there were a Super Witness to every event since before the beginning of the Universe. Let us further imagine that our witness has all these qualities: has witnessed every event. has understood every event. has … Continue reading
Posted in Fallacy, History, Paradigms, Philosophy, Politics, Religion, Science
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The “Absolute Truth”
I had a fascinating conversation with a scientist yesterday. In the course of the conversation, I shared my paradigm: The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, wherever it may lead. She voiced a friendly objection in the … Continue reading
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The Gap Trap
One phenomenon that that I have witnessed in nearly every field of human endeavor is what I call the “Gap Trap”. It occurs in science, politics, philosophy, religion, and practically everywhere else. In this article, I’ll explain the phenomenon in … Continue reading
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