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
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Preferred Source of Noise
Different people have their own preferred source of background noise. Some people like nature sounds, like crickets or thunderstorms. Other people like to work with music in the background. Plenty of people can… 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
Why Write: 2016
Way back in January 2016 I made a vow to myself to publish something on my website at least once a week in the coming year. Now it is October and so far… 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
Governments are Humanity’s Children
Humanity is the oldest institution. There weren’t any institutions before humans invented them. It is easy for us to forget this, because as individuals we don’t really live very long. Each of us,… 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
How We Treat Those Below
It is easy to be nice to people who are above you. After all, that is how people get by in the world. If you aren’t nice to the people above you, they… Continue reading
What Type of Gamer is God?
Have you heard the entire universe is actually just a simulation? At least, smart physicists and people like Elon Musk seem to think so. And Elon Musk is rich, so he must know… Continue reading