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Changing Norms
Culture

Changing Norms

At every time in human history, the norms and customs of the time have been challenged. Usually by some small but growing fringe group with the belief to demand change. Looking back on previous societal norms we're shocked and sometimes appalled at what was deemed acceptable back then. Most religions
Feb 13, 2019 2 min read
Whataboutism
Culture

Whataboutism

With many of the recent hot topics, I've seen a natural inclination by many to revert to whataboutism. > Whataboutism is a variant of the tu quoque [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tu_quoque] logical fallacy that attempts to discredit an opponent's position by charging them with hypocrisy without directly refuting
Jan 18, 2019 2 min read
Redefining Your Limits
Culture

Redefining Your Limits

One of the keys to mastery laid out in Robert Green's book is widening your environment. This can be accomplished by reading books and being exposed to new ideas and viewpoints. > "With your mind expanding, you will redefine the limits of your apparent world." This rings particularly true to me
Jan 7, 2019 1 min read
Why Do Online Discussions Tend Toward Negativity?
The Internet

Why Do Online Discussions Tend Toward Negativity?

There's a forum that I've been a member of for several years and recently there's been a big discussion of the tendency to toxic arguments and discussions on the site. Debates can get heated but it's pretty common for it to devolve towards personal attacks and negative discussions. I was
Jan 5, 2019 2 min read
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