Posted inBook review Philosophy
Against Autonomy: Justifying Coercive Paternalism
Note: I do not own the book discussed below. I refuse to pay for it (it's $95!). If any well-off reader has a copy he would like to donate, then…
Posted inCulture
David Daley, Salon Executive Editor, Is A Racist
David Daley is a racist. A racist judges people based on their race. Racism is loathsome. It is vile. Daley, the exceedingly white executive editor of Salon magazine, judges people…
Posted inPhilosophy Statistics
The Philosophy of Data
Writes David Brooks (from whom I filched the title): [T]he rising philosophy of the day...is data-ism. We now have the ability to gather huge amounts of data. This ability seems…
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Books For Offer: Cleaning Out The Shelves
Update They are sold, en masse too! Update I have a tentative offer, which should conclude by this weekend. If not, I will repost. A move having been imposed upon…
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Curses Foiled Again
Mishandling cutlery My attempt to slice my left forefinger off at the joint was only partially successful; enough that typing with it is not to be considered, but well short…
Posted inStatistics
Yet Another Study “Proves” Liberal, Conservative Brain Differences
Labour believes the government should tax and spend. Tories believe the government should spend and tax. Labour works with businesses to create new regulations to keep unwanted businesses in their…
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Statistics “Proves” Men And Women Are The Same
There are just as many women in prison as men. So too are there equal numbers of male and female ob/gyn patients: this is because the sexual aparatuses on both…
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Team Dorner And Race
Contrary to common wisdom, it is acceptable to discuss race and not harm one's career or social status. But it can only be done in two ways: (1) to list…
