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"Couple of things:
1] The profits in the arms industry were certainly of concern while we were selling arms to suspect developing countries. But is it really a huge part of the discussion now? Like a lot of things, everything changed on 24th February…"
1] The profits in the arms industry were certainly of concern while we were selling arms to suspect developing countries. But is it really a huge part of the discussion now? Like a lot of things, everything changed on 24th February…"
"Hi Paul. Thank you for this explanation and summary. I have read it properly now and so here are a few thoughts.
In the Introduction, you define the Physical Mechanism of Sexuality as being the role of reproduction. You qualify this later, but…"
In the Introduction, you define the Physical Mechanism of Sexuality as being the role of reproduction. You qualify this later, but…"
"Paul
This is a reply to your post of 12th August 2022, which was a reply to mine of 18th March.
There are two themes here. The first is about the nature of the Christian God. I had said that if he [the bible mainly uses “he”, which may be an…"
This is a reply to your post of 12th August 2022, which was a reply to mine of 18th March.
There are two themes here. The first is about the nature of the Christian God. I had said that if he [the bible mainly uses “he”, which may be an…"
"Paul
Perhaps our understanding is convergent, but not able to completely align.
You say to me: “I think that you, like me, believe that human connection and compassion should shape our beliefs, as well as Reason. But, in that case, you don't…"
Perhaps our understanding is convergent, but not able to completely align.
You say to me: “I think that you, like me, believe that human connection and compassion should shape our beliefs, as well as Reason. But, in that case, you don't…"
"Adrian - Thank you for responding. As described, Ayn Rand's philosophy projects an attractive heroic quality which frames the individual's actions to advance their position as being progressive in general. In other words, I can do whatever I want to…"
"Paul
I think I am right in remembering that your degree was in Mathematics and Philosphy, which explains why you suggest that Godel’s Incompleteness Theorem is easy to understand! I am afraid that I am more of an amateur in these things, and much…"
I think I am right in remembering that your degree was in Mathematics and Philosphy, which explains why you suggest that Godel’s Incompleteness Theorem is easy to understand! I am afraid that I am more of an amateur in these things, and much…"
"My first reply to this blog touched on the subject of reason, but tried to say too much too briefly. I have filled out the details in a new article (https://just-human.net/articles/reason) and hope it is clearer.
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"Brian
It is actually the statement you quote that appeals to me in explaining my fascination with Ayn Rand, despite it’s inherent problems: "the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with…"
It is actually the statement you quote that appeals to me in explaining my fascination with Ayn Rand, despite it’s inherent problems: "the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with…"
"Interesting. I spent a large part of my career dealing with Reason and Logic as part of my working life in one form or another. This involved mathematical logic, AI, theorem proving, and programming language design and implementation. Now, (formal)…"
"Paul: I agree that the practical implications of Ayn Rand’s Objectivism test the limits of Reason, just as Libertarianism, as espoused by her and others, was tested and found wanting by the Covid pandemic. Ironically, at least some of the…"
"I'm fascinated by Ayn Rand, but have to admit that I have never read any of her books. I seem to recall that Atlas Shrugged was close to the top of my 'read-this-next' pile for a while, but it never reached the top. This seems like a fair…"
I’m going to throw a curve-ball into this forum which has so far been impeccably liberal and politically correct. My fascination with Ayn Rand’s ideas and ideals is the nearest I will get to a sado-masochistic relationship with someone devastatingly…
"The Parable is about Computer Software; the Thought is about people and their problems.
The difference is that IT software is logical; people aren't. An IT solution works for all systems of the same type; people show much greater variation, they…"
The difference is that IT software is logical; people aren't. An IT solution works for all systems of the same type; people show much greater variation, they…"
"I can see the ideal behind this, the desire to be transparent and avoid corruption. But we would need to be a lot more careful with our language. "Get Power" in isolation sounds rather sinister especially when it appears first on the list. Democracy…"
"Paul: Your thoughts on the subjects of Assisted Dying and Suicide are of interest to me personally and professionally. On a personal level I am thankful that so far it has only been a theoretical interest, but professionally I had considerable…"
"Paul: I think that what I mean is that if you reject the apparent certainties that are stated as such by the Calvinists, then what replaces them seems to be woolier. Perhaps people like me who have internalised a Greek way of thinking are too…"
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