Author Archives: Steve

Three a week: the unknown

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Steve

The factor of the unknown should be accounted for in your thought process. Here are three questions to ponder: Question 1: Can you be certain that there is information which you do not possess? Keep in mind, if you don’t … Continue reading →

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Atheist morality, part 2

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Steve

So, let’s say humans can break the laws of physics and have free will. Even if that is the case, I do not believe an atheist can be consistent and believe in any objective morality. Beware of the is/ought fallacy. … Continue reading →

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On human emotions

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Steve

Should we bother with emotions? What purpose could they possibly serve? Wouldn’t we be better off attempting to be 100% rational 100% of the time? This is a topic which is near and dear to my heart (or dear to my … Continue reading →

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Cliquing through channels

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Steve

Sometimes the question is asked bluntly: “So, what are you?” Sometimes it’s a touch more subtle: “What style is that?” Sometimes the question is innocuous: “What style of music do you listen to?” I thought it was just a kid … Continue reading →

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The secret to finding truth, part 2

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Steve

Part two on how to find truth (go here for part 1): You must build your worldview from scratch. Wouldn’t it be great if at the very base of all your beliefs, at the core of your thought process, there … Continue reading →

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The secret to finding truth, part 1

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Steve

It’s time to share the foundation for accurate critical thinking skills. Before I do, allow me to present some questions which will hopefully make you uncomfortable. This will illustrate why one needs a solid understanding of how not to think and … Continue reading →

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Aggressiveness = Winning

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Steve

Let me use small words for you: you. are. stupid. You don’t make any sense. People don’t like you. You don’t have any friends. You are wasting my time. You have the intellectual capacity of a three-year old. Did I mention … Continue reading →

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Is the world grey?

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Steve

We can never be certain about anything. I know this. For a fact. One popular claim is that the deepest questions about life can not be answered. Questions like “Why are we here?”, “Do we have a purpose?”, “Can we … Continue reading →

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Priceless inaccuracy

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Steve

If finding truth is the goal, there could be few things more valuable than being wrong. Unfortunately, being wrong is also the hardest thing in the world for a lot of people. Think about it. By knowing what not to … Continue reading →

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Why why?

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Steve

If you don’t believe the same things I do, you will burn in hell for eternity. Or, you are a heartless racist. Or, you are incompetent. Sound familiar? This is the argumentation method of most people. Here is a conclusion. If … Continue reading →

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