A Philosopher’s View of the World

 

Apr
25

Watches, Art and Ownership

Artists often claim to have a special relationship that gives them rights over their art even after it has been sold. One example involved artist David Phillips and Fidelity. Fidelity

Apr
24

The Ethics of Taking Guns

  For years, Republicans have warned voters Democrats will take their guns. The Democrats have never done this. But back in 2019 Beto O’Rourke spoke the words long prophesized by

Apr
23

Deathworld & School Shootings

My adopted state of Florida, like many other states, is trying to address the problem of school shootings. Since the state legislature is not inclined to address the gun part

Apr
22

Mental Illness & Gun Violence

One the face of it, it is reasonable to think a mass shooter must have “something wrong” with them. Well-adjusted, moral people do not engage in mass murder. But are

Apr
21

FAMU Cyber Policy Institute Healthcare Cyber Security Survey

My name is Dr. Michael LaBossiere, and I am reaching out to you on behalf of the CyberPolicy Institute at Florida A&M University (FAMU). Our team of professors, who are

Apr
21

The Political Value of Mass Shootings

  Politicians recognize the political value of mass shootings, with Republicans trying their best to prevent Democrats using these events to pass gun control laws. When a mass shooting occurs,

Apr
20

Mass Shootings & Video Games

When a mass shooting occurs, Republican politicians blame mental illness or video games. Placing the blame on video games makes use of an argument that dates back at least to

Apr
19

The Walkman & Prophecies of Doom

Back in 2019, the Smithsonian did a retrospective in honor of the 40th birthday of the Walkman. While an impressive innovation, the Walkman is a single function device: it only

 

 

 

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