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The climate science debate

Published in February 11th, 2025
Posted by in Philosophy
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I just watched this debate on climate change (thanks to T_ from pointing it out) … and now I feel a rant is coming on. I’m happy that some are still willing to debate. Then again, maybe I’m not. I think it’s sad when science is being “debated” in a “fair and balanced” manner. It […]

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With great freedom comes great responsibility

Published in February 8th, 2025
Posted by in Philosophy
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Freedom is not the last word. Freedom is only part of the story and half of the truth. The positive aspect of freedom is responsibleness. That is why I recommend that the Statue of Liberty on the East Coast be supplemented by a Statue of Responsibility on the West Coast. — Viktor E. Frankl Pertaining […]

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How I learned to stop worrying and love the “end of the world”

Published in February 7th, 2025
Posted by in Philosophy, Strategy
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Long ago I used to believe in eternal human progress. I believed in the singularity. I believed that the future would eventually look something like Startrek. When I was 24 that got turned upside down. I’m not going to repeat all the arguments for the triad of overpopulation, climate change, and resource depletion here. Others […]

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