A Philosopher’s View of the World

 

Feb
21

The Ethics of Opposition Research I: The Basics

Opposition research is gathering information intended to damage or discredit political adversaries. While the intent to find damaging or discrediting information might seem morally problematic, it can be neutral or

Feb
20

Space Mining

8 Asteroid and lunar mining are the stuff of science fiction, but there are those working to make them a reality.  While the idea of space mining might seem far-fetched,

Feb
19

The Fear of Men

  Shortly after the #metoo movement began gaining nationwide attention, a female student arrived at my office and started to close the door as she introduced herself. While admitting this

Feb
18

Astroturfing

Imagine I am the CEO of a corporation whose factory farming practices drew the attention of the Humane Society and legislation has now been proposed to reign in my cruel

Feb
17

Costly College

Despite the American myth, upward mobility is limited and most of us will die in the class we were born into. Part of this myth is the often-true story that

Feb
16

Trump: American Odysseus

While one of many heroes in the Iliad, Odysseus is the main character of the Odyssey. He is characterized as possessing many positive traits, especially intelligence. While President Trump clearly

Feb
15

Tribalism

The concept of tribalism is often used to explain American politics but is also wielded as a weapon. An expert might claim that tribalism is causing unwillingness to compromise, while

Feb
14

Celebrate Discount Chocolate Day: A Sweet Deal for Your Post-Valentine’s Blues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Celebrate Discount Chocolate Day: A Sweet Deal for Your Post-Valentine’s Blues Tallahassee, FL – February 14, 2025 – As the echoes of “I love you” and heart-shaped

 

 

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