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About shaunmiller

I have just completed a visiting position as an assistant professor at Dalhousie University. My ideas are not associated with my employer; they are expressions of my own thoughts and ideas. Some of them are just musings while others could be serious discussions that could turn into a bigger project. Besides philosophy, I enjoy martial arts (Kuk Sool Won), playing my violin, enjoying coffee around town, and experimenting with new food.

Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 11/13/2011

Posted on November 13, 2011 by shaunmiller

Culture Overpopulation is a myth.  [H/T Nathan Blackerby]  I’ll let you judge it for yourself.  (now in blogroll)  Episode 1 is below:  Could this be the answer on how Stonehenge was created?   Economics Economic complexity in terms of exports and imports. … Continue reading →

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Let’s See What’s In the News Today: 11/06/2011

Posted on November 6, 2011 by shaunmiller

Abortion World map of abortion laws. Culture Everyone laments that the world is overpopulated since the world has reached 7 billion people.  But what if it turns out the world is actually underpopulated? 10,000 Solutions is a site that Arizona … Continue reading →

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Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 10/23/2011

Posted on October 23, 2011 by shaunmiller

Anti-Natalism Is anti-natalism unthinkable or dangerous?  David Benatar says no. Philosopher Jean Kazez argues that pitting the Green anti-natalist against the Gray pro-natalist, the gray would win.  Interesting comments as well.  Looks like I’m going to have to study Cornucopianism. … Continue reading →

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Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 10/16/2011

Posted on October 16, 2011 by shaunmiller

Books Nice!  Camus’ The Fall has been turned into a 5-minute animation.  Note: this will only make sense if you’ve read the book.  Otherwise, you might be lost:  Culture Alcohol does not cause violence, promiscuity, or anti-social behavior.  Rather, it’s your cultural expectation … Continue reading →

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Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 10/09/2011

Posted on October 9, 2011 by shaunmiller

Ethics A new game called SPENT puts you in the position of a person who’s going to be homeless person.  The makers of the game says that their goal is to challenge the way you think about poverty and homelessness.The goal … Continue reading →

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Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 10/02/2011

Posted on October 2, 2011 by shaunmiller

Books Google puts the Dead Sea Scrolls online (in high resolution). Guide to fantasy and/or sci-fi books. Economics When it comes to economics, “we’re all Mormons now.” Studies show that when women take on their husbands’ last name, she gets … Continue reading →

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Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 09/24/2011

Posted on September 24, 2011 by shaunmiller

Science Could this prove Einstein’s theory that light is the only absolute constant in the universe wrong? Speaking of proving scientific theories wrong, this could prove that we need to rethink dark matter. [H/T Daniel Vecchio] Sexuality Modern day Lysistrata in … Continue reading →

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Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 09/18/2011

Posted on September 18, 2011 by shaunmiller

Emotions New camera looks at faces and can detect when we’re lying just by our emotional appearance. Environment More evidence for evolution: Dinosaur feathers have been found stuck in amber.  It’s Jurassic Park style. Ethics Chart on abortion per state … Continue reading →

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Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 09/11/2011

Posted on September 11, 2011 by shaunmiller

Anti-Natalism This may be a solution to anti-natalism. Education Do you need extra help?  No worries.  There are various people with virtual office hours to help you out. Epistemology How to change people’s minds.  (now in blogroll) Politics Statistically, you … Continue reading →

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Awesome Arguments

Posted on September 7, 2011 by shaunmiller

This is what a great argument in economics is supposed to be like when the arguers are on both sides of the issue.  The comments are insightful too.  All arguments can be rational and respectful without resorting to rhetoric.  The … Continue reading →

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