Covid Mistakes
Perhaps the current breather has some potential for thinking about the next scare.
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Nothing to Hide
Living in a «nothing to hide» world would be devastating.
Image: The Thinker.
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Image: The Thinker.
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Recommendation: Dr. Aaron Kheriaty: The Rise of the Biomedical Security State
Interesting interview.
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Recommendation: Douglas Murray on The Rubin Report
Interesting interview, likely an interesting book.
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Longing for a home that no longer exists or never was
Recently came across the term «hiraeth», and yeah, we need such a word (if I understand it correctly).
Image: Meme
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Image: Meme
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The Pandemic of Fear — Recommended Podcast Episode
A very interesting episode on the underlying pandemic of fear with Covid, with a focus on what it did to children. But the fear topic is well-worth listening to.
Image: Screenshot from «Dragon Age: Inquisition»
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Image: Screenshot from «Dragon Age: Inquisition»
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Truth to Power as a Habit
Should you wait until you are in a safe position before you tell truth to power? You might wait a long time, and by then not speaking your mind has become a habit.
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An over-emphasis on Utilitarianism in Ethics, esp. in so-called «extraordinary situations»
When it comes to ethics, Utilitarianism seems to be the main focus. But there’s something to be said for principles.
Image: Skyrim
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Image: Skyrim
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Behavior change, conformity, and social pressure (end of mask mandates)
Well, the pandemic regulations are interesting when it comes to human behavior.
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«Myths That Conceal Reality» by Milton Friedman
Old presentation, but still timely (well, so much for progress).
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