“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.” — Ludwig Wittgenstein, Tractatus Logico‑Philosophicus I often think about this. It does seem plausible that people who speak and read different languages experience their lives in ways that may be …
Author: craigshields
Trump’s Plan for Iran
A reader notes: He has no plan — for anything, except making money and trying to hold onto power. Correct, though I would add: staying out of prison.
The Senseless War in Iran
Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, wanted his masterpiece to serve as a philosophic direction for humankind, teaching intellectual curiosity, tolerance, and compassion. At left is what he thought about war and its role in civilization. If he could see …
“Understanding” the War in Iran
To be a Trump supporter in today’s world, you have to live in a dream world, where facts have long ceased to matter.
Trump’s Popularity on “The Continent”
I can’t swear that the data at left is accurate, but it certainly rings true based on the considerable number of Europeans I meet each month. They tend to disapprove of lawlessness, stupidity, and wars that are unnecessary and illegal. …
Two Thousand Years Later, Society’s Relationship with Religion Hasn’t Changed Much
As shown at left, the ancient Roman stoic philosopher Seneca had a viewpoint on religion that is shared 100% by modern atheists.
Should We Appease MAGA by Rewriting the Constitution?
Do you think this will change American lives for the better? If so, how? Rewriting the U.S. Constitution will take some work, as I’m sure you’re aware.
California’s Next Governor?
What does the most affluent state in America need in its next governor? Probably not a Trump supporter. Yes, we have traffic, which we hate. And the price of real estate is high. But that’s because everybody and his dog …
Understanding Social Democracy
I can’t swear that the content of the meme here is accurate; in fact, most affluent Scandinavians I run across admit that they pay higher taxes than Americans. They claim that the attraction is that they aren’t forced to live …
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How and When Did We Become a Country of Assholes?
When I was a boy, growing up in the 1960s, the United States was certainly not a nation of assholes. We valued personal liberty, which meant the freedom to say and think and do anything we wanted, and to do …
How and When Did We Become a Country of Assholes? Read More »
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