Pyrrho the younger on mythologies as a guide to action
aupmanyav "Mythology is a very rational foundation for values of life. It gives many situations and how people acted in those situations, and what was the effect of these actions.…
Swartz on fuzzy concepts
"Trying to define “classical music” in a short phrase (or a few sentences) is a forlorn task. The very attempt is the product of an outmoded and insupportable theory of…
Roy F. Baumeister – Is There Anything Good About Men?
Caine at FRDB posted a very nice article that I will post here as well for others to enjoy. Do not be fooled by the title. It is very much…
Review: Seth Lerer, Inventing English: A portable history of the language, 2007
It has been some time since I read this book but I got distracted about writing my review of it. Basically, I set out to learn something about the history…
Anet: “How to Make It as a Game Designer”
A bit of old news (oh noes, contradiction?!) but definitely worth reading if one has ideas about getting a job in the gaming industry or perhaps just has an interest…
Charles S. Peirce – How to Make Our Ideas Clear
Zeteric told me to read this. Here is a nice pdf for others to enjoy. Charles S. Peirce - How to Make Our Ideas Clear
Ars Technica: “Cheaters believe they’re that good, even when they’re not”
Very much reading reading. And of course, the original Dunning–Kruger paper is very much worth reading. It's time to adjust those self-assessments, is it not?
Pyrrho on reason and emotion
Tammuz "I know at least a few people here who share David Hume's view on the relationship between reason and emotion (or passions). I'm leaning toward it as well, but…
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