To reader Brian M. Stewart, the author of the post here: Sorry, but I have terrible news. Millionaires, and even low-level billionaires, don’t have access to the top-tier of judicial corruption. Sure, wealthy people can afford attorneys who have been …
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As we can see here, Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus represented the concept that, for man to acquire the best for himself, he needed to be woke, i.e., concern for the well-being of others. Only recently did the principle of indifference …
The statement at left is interesting, isn’t it? Even the best, most liberal-minded private K – 12 institutions have required courses that ensure that graduates have a certain level of proficiency in reading, writing, math, history, and the sciences regardless …
From EarthAlerts: The merger between Bayer and Monsanto, and the subsequent removal of Monsanto’s name for rebranding purposes, does not change the fact that the nation’s largest weed killer company was involved in food companies. This list highlights companies that …
The development explained at left may sound noteworthy, and I don’t discourage these people or anyone from doing whatever they can to slow the rate of environmental degradation. And yes, keeping plastic out of our waste-streams is a great cause. …
What Gene Roddenberry says here is probably correct, but, sadly, our species seems to be headed in the opposite direction. “Differences in ideas and attitudes” are increasingly perceived as alien, and thus, threatening. The most obvious real-world example today, of …
Luxury fashion brands have traditionally epitomized opulence and exclusivity, but in recent years, sustainability has become a driving force behind their operations. This article explores the effective sustainability strategies that luxury fashion brands are employing to mitigate their environmental footprint …
These folks ask: Curious about the decline in Christianity and church attendance? Support your congregation with learnings from this free 24-page study, including 10 practical ways to address these challenges in your community. Of course, I have no idea what …
I very seldom write posts about matters of pop philosophy like this one; I can only say that there was something here that spoke to me. I’ve been too quick to point out the stupidity of other people in my …
Great quote from public intellectual Garrison Keillor here. Yet keep in mind that those working to weaken public education couldn’t care less about some notion of “community.” Whether these people are Christian fundamentalists, or some other form of small-government zealot, …
