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A Dialogue about the Mind

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Steve

The Preface: James: I’ve been worrying about my mind, Stanley. Stanley: Oh no. For what reason? James: I don’t think it has the power I once thought it did. Stanley: What do you mean? James: Well, I used to … Continue reading →

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The methodology of trust

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Steve

Our lives revolve around trust. We trust countless things every day to be as we think they are. When you get in a car, you trust that the brakes are not going to fail, the engine is not going to … Continue reading →

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Why revisionism is necessary

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Steve

Abraham Lincoln was a bad president? FDR made the depression worse? Ronald Reagan was not a fiscal conservative?! That sounds like revisionism to me! And we all know, that word is bad! When Socrates challenged dogma, he was killed. When … Continue reading →

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Three a week: Reason

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Steve

We are rational beings. Few things make less sense. Three questions: Question 1: What is rationality? Put “reason” in perspective. On one tiny speck in the universe, there are little creatures who walk around and discern “right” from “wrong”. What … 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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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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