Philosophy
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How I Lost My Religion Without the Help of Michael Stipe
Many individuals have found Christianity to be a guiding light in their lives, offering a framework for moral values and…
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Guest Post: Islamic Art and the Smithsonian Celestial Globe
This is a guest post from Skepchick Network contributor Benny! Benny is best know for his writing on Queereka and…
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Sex, Cards, and Calculus: The Life of Émilie du Châtelet
In popular mythology, the 1687 publication of Newton’s Principia was the culminating moment when one human told the world how…
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“Present Shock”, Game of Thrones, and Stories that Never End
Recently, Douglass Rushkoff talked about something called “Present Shock” in Wired. In particular one quote stood out for me, about…
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Rolling Boulders
Over a lunchtime conversation at CONvergence last weekend, I was reminded of an oft used metaphor for social change, the…
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Whistle for Progressive Mainstream Hip Hop
I was driving home today and Flo Rida’s song “Whistle” came on the radio. I was about to switch away…
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Tales from Pareidolia
Good day, Labbers. I have a treat for you today in the form of a tantalising guest post from Stuart…
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REvolutionary Theory: Science Stories Part 1
Science is a story. Think about it: It has heroes and villains; noble quests to discover great riches; triumphs and devastating…
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