psychology
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Band-Aid Democracy
A long time ago, an old friend of mine who had spent many years in academia, switched over to the private sector. After a year in a corporation I asked him for his impressions. He said that in acedemia, much… Continue reading
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The Government And Me
Way back when I was in college, I had the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving weekend at the home of an ATF agent. A decent man and family, and a pleasant time. While a number of us lazed in front of… Continue reading
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Linear Programming A Better World
Every morning I go to a coffee shop, sit with a cup of coffee, and write out my thoughts to get my head in order for the day. Anyone who is compelled to write knows that there are a million… Continue reading
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A Conflict Of Motivations
Nothing begins with knowledge and reason. Experience is the foundation of understanding, not knowledge. Both of my parents grew up poor, in what were called cold-water flats. Thus, a large part of their primary motivation in life had always been… Continue reading
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Culture As Purpose
To understand why we have religion. Evolutionary Success for most of nature is measured by the ability to have grandchildren. We humans, however, have gained the capacity to make our environment so toxic and complicated that the measure of our… Continue reading
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