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Urgent Optimism Approach Makes Change Possible

Posted on June 15, 2023 by greg

You know how some gamers just can’t seem to quit. Even when they keep losing the same level over and over…and over again. Why do they waste so much time on a level they can’t seem to beat? Well, it’s … Continue reading →

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Shaping Norms: a Response to Populism and Loneliness

Posted on January 1, 2023 by greg

Social belonging will become a growing issue for western democracies, an emerging “epidemic of loneliness” – some draw the connection between this creeping crisis of social belonging and the rise of populism, stating that lonely individuals are a vulnerable target … Continue reading →

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To create change: question everything, but separate skepticism from nihilism

Posted on August 1, 2021 by greg

Skepticism is a critical attitude that treats every claim to truth as up for debate. A skeptical attitude is doubt as to the truth of something. It’s an approach that goes beyond just demanding evidence and, instead, questions the evidence … Continue reading →

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On Seeking Information to Support Your Convictions

Posted on March 1, 2021 by greg

Francis Bacon (1551-1626) was concerned with the superficiality of distinctions drawn in everyday language, and consequently the problems of misinformation to embroil men in the discussion of the meaningless. Because these errors are innate, they cannot be completely eliminated, but … Continue reading →

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On Understanding Identity Politics and Exploitation

Posted on February 20, 2021 by greg

The concept of identity politics was originally coined in 1977 by the Combahee River Collective, a group of black lesbian socialist feminists who recognized the need for their own autonomous politics as they confronted racism in the women’s movement, sexism … Continue reading →

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People Continue to Profit Off the Spread of Conspiracy Theories

Posted on February 1, 2021 by greg

Climate change denial, laissez-faire economics, conspiracy theorizing – a study suggests that these rather diverse belief systems may lie on a continuum. That climate change denialists don’t believe in anthropogenic global warming is a given, but are there other more … Continue reading →

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Overview of Republican Political Philosophy in the 21st Century

Posted on December 1, 2020 by greg

The philosophy of Leo Strauss is known to influence the ideology of the Republican Party. Let’s look at two administrations: George W Bush, 43rd president of the United States (2001–09), led his country’s response to the September 11 terrorist attacks … Continue reading →

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Social Media Addiction and Its Implications for Your Well-being

Posted on November 10, 2020 by greg

Anything that produces pleasure in a person’s brain can lead to addiction. Due to the effect that it has on the brain, social media is addictive both physically and psychologically. According to a new study by Harvard University, self-disclosure on … Continue reading →

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The Wakeup Call for Everyone to Assemble on Public Streets

Posted on October 20, 2020 by greg

The pandemic is a wake-up call that markets do not regulate themselves. Overall, neoliberalism failed to deliver what was promised and led to disappointing results on many accounts. It became clear that marketization does not always translate into a better … Continue reading →

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The Role of Metaphors in Current Political Rhetoric

Posted on October 1, 2020 by greg

The ability to think metaphorically increases the likelihood that one can appreciate ideas in a new light, which, in turn, may lead to solutions that might not otherwise be anticipated. Aristotle considered metaphor a sign of genius, believing that the … Continue reading →

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