On the Nature of Gods and Beasts
You shouldn’t think of people as animals. However, there are plenty of folks who make this difficult. When you try to give someone credit for being a person, and then they behave like… Continue reading
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The Things We Forget
Memory is a funny thing. We rely on our memory, even though it is clearly not all that reliable. We all remember things that aren’t important, but that’s not a problem. It is… Continue reading
Send Old People to Mars!
I have always been an advocate for space exploration and, eventually, colonization. There is nothing cooler than the thought of humanity spreading out beyond Earth. One of the most discussed topics in this… Continue reading
Three Types of Answer
I have spent my life in pursuit of answers. And yet, only recently have I asked a fundamental question. What exactly is an answer? After careful consideration, I have decided there are three… Continue reading
The Root of All Evil
What is the root of evil, and is it something we can get rid of? I don’t believe anyone starts out evil. I don’t believe anyone really wants to do harm and throw… Continue reading
Pens and Swords
“The pen is mightier than the sword.” This is a statement we used to hear a lot in the English-speaking world. It is a phrase that implies words and culture are more powerful… Continue reading
The Real Problem with Slavery
First off, let me be eminently clear: slavery is not only wrong, it is evil. There is no justification for holding an innocent person in captivity and making them labor against their will.… Continue reading
Video Games, Wisdom, and Cake
Video games have taught me a lot. History, science, and strategy are all things I have grappled with n virtual worlds. Video games have even taught me people skills, despite the stereotype of… Continue reading
Feet, Shoes, and the Examination of Weird
People say a lot of things that don’t hold up to scrutiny. This is good for me, because I absolutely love using scrutiny to tear down statements. I don’t enjoy using scrutiny to… Continue reading
Right, Left, and Correct
A lot of people say words don’t matter. They insist words don’t matter. This is funny, because they are using words to make their point. If perception determines reality, and words help to… Continue reading
Meditations on Acne
Acne is something lots of people suffer from. My first zit appeared when I was around fourteen, and for the last sixteen years it has come and gone. Like a terrible tide. My… Continue reading