23 May 2019
by skzb
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Let’s say this is about applied philosophy. I keep seeing tweets about how sick Trump is. And it’s probably true. But in watching the discussion, I’m struck by the difference in method between idealism and materialism. At this … Continue reading
19 November 2018
by corwin
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(Speech, with minor edits, delivered at Philcon, Saturday November 17. 2018) First of all, thank you to the committee for inviting me here. It is an honor and a pleasure. And while I’m required to say something like that out … Continue reading
27 October 2018
by skzb
55 Comments
Following a tweet I made about when I will and will not “tolerate” opposing ideas (note: need to figure how to automagically get my tweets to appear here on my blog) I got another one of those things about, “you … Continue reading
25 August 2018
by skzb
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I’m watching a Facebook discussion on taxation and health care, in which an arch-reactionary is attacking the concept that health care is a human right; specifically, attacking it on moral grounds. Yes, of course, your immediate reaction is to laugh, … Continue reading
2 August 2018
by skzb
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A friend of mine had an aquarium with a snail problem. In case you didn’t know (I didn’t), snails in an aquarium can cause nitrogen build-up that can kill the fish. She dealt with the snail problem and the nitrogen build-up. … Continue reading