August 24th, 2009 / Religion, Stupid Things /
My wife just mentioned a term I hadn't heard before:Â Glurge. But I've certainly experienced it. Now you can, too... Â You're welcome. The image below is exactly how this ...
August 22nd, 2009 / Current Affairs, Energy Transition, Society /
More on Human Nature, and the Free-Rider Problem
"Why are people such assholes?" Someone asked me the other day.
I replied, "Because ...
August 20th, 2009 / Current Affairs, Singularity, Society /
It's really nice to be able to discuss disagreements about political philosophy without being called a liar, lunatic, thief ...
August 17th, 2009 / Critical Thought, Psychology, Stupid Things /
I've been called out today by former friend and colleague Francois Tremblay over a Facebook discussion (PDF) started by his ...
August 8th, 2009 / Critical Thought /
"Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored." -- Aldous Huxley
"Reality is that which, when you stop believing ...
August 6th, 2009 / Atheism, Critical Thought /
Sam Harris has delivered a one-two punch of brilliant essays criticizing President Obama's nomination of Francis Collins to be the new ...