The text examines the relationship between Christianity and science, challenging the narrative that Christianity caused the Dark Ages and hindered the birth of modern science. It argues that Christianity played a constructive role...
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The post discusses the story of the author's wife's family, who were refugees from Spain and carried with them a 'culture of poverty.' They voluntarily ate stale, hard bread for most of their lives, even when they had fresh bread ...
0Pillars of Sand
2025-02-07 • us politics american democracy law
The text discusses the fundamental shift in Western politics, proposing that governments are now seen as legitimate or illegitimate based on how well they respond to the insecurities of their constituents. This shift from 'process...
0On Aesthetic Progress
2025-02-07 • technology art neuroscience aesthetics
The text discusses the concept of aesthetic progress and whether it is a result of random changes in tastes and attitudes or a discernible trajectory towards optimizing aesthetic effects. It explores the relationship between artis...
0The Life and Death of Honor
2024-12-16 •
The text discusses the concept of honor, its historical significance, and its decline in modern society. It explores the benefits of honor in pre-modern society, its role in warfare, administration, and morality. The text also del...
The text discusses the murder of Brian Thompson and the moral and emotional challenges it presents. It explores the difference between deontological and consequentialist moralities and the idea of justice in this situation. The au...
0Countering Chinese Nationalist Talking Points
2024-07-02 •
The text is a guide to counter Chinese nationalist talking points online. It includes common strategies and talking points by Chinese nationalists and how to combat them. It also includes a response from a Chinese commenter to the...
0Arguments for Natalism on the Left
2024-06-10 •
The text discusses the need for higher birthrates, natalism, and the political left's reluctance to embrace it. It argues that natalism could be beneficial for advancing leftist causes and ensuring their ideological and demographi...
0How Important is the “Scientific Method”?
2024-05-23 •
The text discusses the importance of the scientific method and how it has been used throughout history. It explores the manipulation and staging of data in scientific research, using examples from the past to illustrate how precon...
0China’s Coral Reef Economic Stimulus
2024-04-23 •
The Chinese economy is facing a crisis, but the government is pursuing a unique stimulus strategy to address it. The strategy involves focusing on high-tech export-oriented manufacturing, particularly electric vehicles, with signi...
0Carnation Crossroads:
2024-04-14 •
The text discusses the democratic transition in Portugal from 1974 to 1976, known as the Carnation Revolution. It explores the international causes and effects of the transition, the nature of the regime under António Salazar, and...
0Why Tolkien Hated Dune
2024-03-08 •
J.R.R. Tolkien disliked Frank Herbert's Dune due to their opposing philosophies on ethics. Tolkien was a deontologist, while Herbert was a consequentialist. The two authors also disagreed on religion and the concept of greatness. ...
0The Heterosexual Elect
2024-02-12 •
The text discusses the concept of predestination in Christianity and how it has affected the perception of sexual orientation, particularly in the American Bible Belt. The author shares personal experiences of growing up in an env...
0Why are European Farmers so Angry
2024-01-29 •
European farmers are receiving enormous subsidies from governments, which is causing uproar. The exemption of agriculture from free trade agreements is causing issues related to environment and inequality. The left side of the pol...