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Simon Paynton replied to the topic Pretty much sums up the frustration of modern academics in the forum
Humanism 6 years, 5 months agoLol. But the “post-modern neo-marxists” don’t do themselves any favours by acting crazy. Some of their ideas, like Western society being institutionally racist, and intersectionality, are just starting to filter through to me, after having been put off the whole thing for so long. On the other hand, I can’t help thinking that identity po…[Read more]
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Davis started the topic Pretty much sums up the frustration of modern academics in the forum
Humanism 6 years, 5 months agoThis is not limited to philosophy but it is extremely common in this field:

How many people who talk with confidence about topics they’ve never read a book on (or at the very least a detailed summary)…but at best skimmed the intro of the wikipedia page or saw a short youtube video about it.
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_Robert_ replied to the topic Probably the best explanation of how the world works (95% correct) in the forum
Humanism 6 years, 6 months agoYes, we have witnessed these scenarios play out time and time again. As the dictator tRump has stated” I could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and shoot somebody”.
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Reg the Fronkey Farmer replied to the topic Probably the best explanation of how the world works (95% correct) in the forum
Humanism 6 years, 6 months agoThe first part on dictatorships reminded me of the Iraqi Purges in 1979 by Saddam Hussein when he removed 66 “keys” in one afternoon.
So good so far.
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Davis started the topic Probably the best explanation of how the world works (95% correct) in the forum
Humanism 6 years, 6 months agoThis video sums up what many minds including Machiaveli, Aristotle (sort of) and Lao Tzu have said less effectively (or in a way less relevant to those who have grown up in liberal democracies). Watch this video, think about it before responding, consider watching it again a few days later. I have issues with a couple of its claims but its about…[Read more]
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PopeBeanie replied to the topic 2020 in the forum
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Reg the Fronkey Farmer replied to the topic 2020 in the forum
Politics 7 years, 3 months agoThere is some interesting info on this site (which seems legit). How or where do you get to see a breakdown of the individual donations that each candidate gets. Similar to this from the NRA.
Is there any merit to thinking that Trump might become his own worst enemy when the campaign really gets going? Will there be such a thing as Trump fatigue,…[Read more]
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_Robert_ replied to the topic 2020 in the forum
Politics 7 years, 3 months agoI also like Hickenlooper, but that name. President Hickenlooper. OK we can do that, I guess. LOL.
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PopeBeanie replied to the topic 2020 in the forum
Politics 7 years, 3 months agoDetailed Maps of the Donors Powering the 2020 Democratic Campaigns (as of July 2019, per New York Times)
Focus is mostly on Sanders, Warren, Buttigieg, Harris, Biden, and O’Rourke, with mentions of 15 others.

I’ve neglected to follow the debates, but am hoping/wishing that Dems can favor a moderate candidate that can more likely beat Trump.…[Read more]
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_Robert_ replied to the topic Mass extinction in the forum
Humanism 7 years, 3 months agoLike so many many many times. A star trek episode sums up many philosophical ideas better than most philosophy books do
This line has stuck with me over the years.
“I have found that it is the small everyday deed of ordinary folks that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love.” ~ Gandalf (J. R. R. Tolkein ~ The Hobbit)”
A sim…[Read more]
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Davis replied to the topic Mass extinction in the forum
Humanism 7 years, 3 months agoUnseen, I’m still curious what your answer is.
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Davis replied to the topic Mass extinction in the forum
Humanism 7 years, 3 months agoWhat do you all think?
Like so many many many times. A star trek episode sums up many philosophical ideas better than most philosophy books do. In an episode of DS9, in a future where Earth is a paradise and a strong Federation reigns, they are invaded by a dominion and humans become somewhat ugly in the war. Quark says:
Let me tell you something…
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_Robert_ replied to the topic Mass extinction in the forum
Humanism 7 years, 3 months agopull their legs off one at a time
Well, if you really want them to suffer just pump a trillion tons of carbon dioxide into their atmosphere and they can “global warming” to death over a century or so.
Yeah, I was gonna say we are actually doing this to all the earth’s creatures now. Is the prime directive continuation of our spe…[Read more]
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Ivy replied to the topic Mass extinction in the forum
Humanism 7 years, 3 months ago1. No
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2. No
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Davis replied to the topic Mass extinction in the forum
Humanism 7 years, 3 months agothat not evolving is bad somehow
That’s not what I meant at all. I included that because for many people, they would be MORE likely to not eradicate some simple life forms if they were eventually to become conscious sentient beings capable of all the wonders and creative abilities and emotion and experiences that we have. The point wasn’t to…[Read more]
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