Lessons from NY Philosophers, A Tale of Getting My Ass Kicked Part 1
I recently went to a philosophy discussion here in Rochester, New York centering around an introductory reading on Eastern philosophy. When my turn came to summarize my impression of the reading I mentioned the Computational Universe. Against my better judgment, I might add. This was a mistake. They play rough here in New York, rougher than in Minnesota at least. If you need any proof of this I refer you to the drivers. It’s no surprise then that when I mentioned the Computational Universe and their ears perked up they expected me to elaborate and justify what I was talking about. This I was unable to do and so spent the next several minutes trying to defend myself from a fully justified onslaught on my position. An onslaught I might well have been spared back in Minnesota. I couldn’t solidly defend my idea largely because the idea was more a feeling than an idea. More specifically,...
Question for Jordan Peterson, on the "Gentle Monster" and "Turning the Other Cheek"
Where does one draw the line between the gentle monster, and "turning the other cheek"?I spent most of my life "turning the other cheek" and it did not get me very far. Now I am adopting the opposite strategy. My parents tried to get me to do this years ago, but I was reluctant to be assertive and stand up for myself.What about allowing others to destroy what we have created, and destroying all hope for the future? Of course, I think that is inadvisable, but is that not "turning the other cheek"?By the way, most people who I see telling me to "forgive" or "turn the other cheek" never do this themselves. They only want to be able to use me like a doormat, to abuse me, with impunity. So it is very self-serving. I have noticed a pattern among bullies to deny that bullying exists, or to blame the victim, or insist that the victim should apologize to the bully, or similar non-selfaware...
Who Writes History?
Who Writes History?Dear Friends,It seems to me, the term, “the victors write the history,” is as pernicious as it is nihilistic. The adage doesn’t inform, it gives permission. Because lets face it, what is your stake in the troubles between Marius and Sulla? Our view of Roman history is from such a vantage point in time, that we can dispassionately examine their history, regardless of the winner of any engagement or war. Tamerlane conquered India and will always and forever be a villain. His historians must have sucked. Sparta won every war it was in. Today, anyone who has read Plutarch and Herodotus, consider them the most barbarous state that ever existed. That is why that model failed. The truth is, the victors only write their own version of history, which they can enforce, for awhile… but force is temporal, history is not.The term makes sense… until you think about it deeply...
Marriage is disincentivized
QuickieLet's just take this on face value:After being married for 2 years, a Billionare's wife cheats on him with his friend, another richer Billionaire.The husband, betrayed by both wife and friend asks for a divorceShe sues him for 1 BillionSo, she is rewarded for her immoral behavior. Not only is she rewarded, but she is rewarded more than most people on this earth, to date, have ever been rewarded.And he is punished financially, more than most anyone, to date, for being harmed.Does this make sense?Now, we don't know that she will get that money but others in her position have. Even though he had a pre-up, and it was probably the best prenup money can buy, she still might get it.This tells us that marriage is not for the faint of heart. It certainly isn't for the romantic. It is a financial transaction akin to prostitution, according to our law.The only way to make marriage...
Politics Is Not A Game
“Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed – else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.” – Dwight D. EisenhowerI became a Libertarian recently in Warren County, Ohio because it was time to have skin in the game. Prior to 2020, I was politically agnostic. I had no strong opinion toward most political topics and I chose to refrain from voting, which I thought was responsible given my ignorance.Born and raised in Michigan, I come from a broken family with my mother and father divorcing prior to my birth. Luckily, my grandparents watched over me until I was six years old. Good principles were wired into me during this time which has benefited me later in life.My life has been fairly nomadic, wandering around several spots of Michigan, Ohio, and Oregon, giving me a good sample of what...
Fascist Propaganda Media Is Using The Sandy Hook Trial To Destroy Alex Jones' Character.
Alex Jones is on trial in a defamation case launched by the parents of the children killed in the Sandy Hook shooting. Trials and other legal proceedings bore me so I won't go into details about the case. There's plenty of information available elsewhere if you want to learn about what is, in my opinion, a very biased and unfair trial against Jones. What I'm focused on today is the mind control disguised as journalism that is being forced upon the public. The Fascist propaganda news sites are using the trial as an excuse to churn out endless false statements about Alex Jones in an apparent effort to destroy his character and ultimately his InfoWars empire. Jones is certainly a polarizing character, but whether you love him or hate him, he still deserves to be written about impartially by people who claim to be journalists. Unfortunately that has not happened. A few examples:...
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