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Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 10/23/2011
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
Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 09/11/2011
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
Posted in Anti-Natalism, Economics, Education, Epistemology, News, Psychology, Religion, Same-Sex, Sexuality, War
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Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 09/03/2011
Economics Some interesting correlations between the aftermath of hurricanes and an decrease in the birth rate. However, tropical storms show a correlation in an increase in the birth rate. Expect a small baby-boom after Hurricane Irene in the upper East … Continue reading
Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 08/20/2011
Economics Fantastic site for those who (like me) have a hard time visualizing economics. An example is: Warren Buffett says to stop coddling the super-rich. Interesting research showing that poor people are against redistribution of taxes if the people below them are … Continue reading
Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 07/30/2011
Economics The US is a low tax country. Religion 50 Renowned Academics speaking about God: Sexuality A study at Utah State University reveals that constant porn viewers don’t change their mental state. Instead, it comes down to controlling one’s porn consumption … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Pornography, Religion
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Benatar Part Six: Concluding Remarks
Finally, we’re in our last chapter. This last one is reserved for a hodgepodge of replies and responses that Benatar encounters. Just to recap: In part one, I went through Benatar’s argument on why coming into existence is a harm. … Continue reading
Let’s See What’s in the News Today: 07/23/11
Economics An awesome, interactive way to balance the budget with very detailed information. I played it, ending up with a surplus. (Now in Blogroll) New study shows that penis size is linked with economic growth. At first I was skeptical, … Continue reading
Posted in Anti-Natalism, Culture, Economics, Education, Law, Religion, Sexuality, Values
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What I’ve Learned this Past Year — 2010 Edition
If you know me, I don’t do New Years Resolutions. Instead, I reflect on the past year. To me, if one hasn’t learned things within the past year, then it’s as if one hasn’t gained wisdom. And if that’s the case, … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Economics, Free Will, Health, Psychology, Relationships, Religion
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First Semester is Done!
Well, my first semester as a Ph. D. student is done and although I am excited that I’m back in academia as a student, I’m also relieved that it’s over. I’m not sure how to take this first semester, so I’ll just … Continue reading
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Book Review: The End of Faith by Sam Harris
I have read three of the four so called “Horsemen of the Apocalypse.” They are: Sam Harris, Daniel Dennet, Richard Dawkins, and Christopher Hitchens. I don’t plan on reading Dawkins book, at least not for a while. From the excerpts … Continue reading
Posted in Atheism, Book Review, Culture, Daniel Dennett, Government, Middle East, Pragmatism, Religion, Respect, Science, Values
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