The narcissism unfolding on campuses with the protesters for Palestine has been quite a site to see. One can expect students, I predict 70% have no idea about the back story between Israel and Palestine, to be at the forefront of the protests. A large-scale LARP of the “rebel force” fighting for the oppressed. Yes, … Continue reading Everything from the Recent Pro-Palestinian Protests is not Just a Narcissistic Transfer from Students to Teachers (or vice versa). It’s Much Larger in Scope.
The Last Treatise of Covid-19: 4 Years to the Day of My First Post on the Topic
I have been waiting for this moment for quite some time now – and I must say – I thought this day would never come when I can finally end the long saga of covid-19 blogs, posts, and anything else related to the topic. That is, of course, until something new ramps up again. But … Continue reading The Last Treatise of Covid-19: 4 Years to the Day of My First Post on the Topic
Who are the Neocosmopolitans? Defining this Group of Modern-Day Existentialists
In September of 2021, I wrote about the errors of neo-cosmopolitanism concerning covid and the withdrawal from Afghanistan. In that article, I use the words of New York Times columnist Ross Douthat to describe the climate of neo-cosmopolitanism as a feeling that promotes a “hegemonic order coalescing around the exotic foods and different spiritualities that … Continue reading Who are the Neocosmopolitans? Defining this Group of Modern-Day Existentialists
College and University Comeuppance, Further Discussion on the Federal Cap of International Student Visas in Canada
I would like to open with a podcast called The Decibel produced by the Globe and Mail to provide basic information about international students and the federal cap on international student visas in Canada. Use this as a primer for the rest of the article. This podcast offers good information about how this process came … Continue reading College and University Comeuppance, Further Discussion on the Federal Cap of International Student Visas in Canada
Here is What I Took Away from Watching Mainstream Media During the Iowa Caucus of 2024
I was away from home, meaning I was subject to whatever news channel was offered at the hotel I was staying at. Unfortunately, that channel was CNN. I watched the coverage from early on – which started as a complete fawning over Nikki Haley to the point CNN anchors were convinced she was going to … Continue reading Here is What I Took Away from Watching Mainstream Media During the Iowa Caucus of 2024
A Deeper Understanding of Our Societal Divide Beyond Simple Socio-Political or Socio-Economic Narratives.
Can we all agree that there is a societal divide happening? I would say there is, even though you might not see it on a day-to-day basis. I mean, I got a coffee today and no one asked me what my political views are – or what I think about LGBTQIA+ people. Does this make … Continue reading A Deeper Understanding of Our Societal Divide Beyond Simple Socio-Political or Socio-Economic Narratives.
We are Seeing Infantilization All Around Us, and Its Negative Impact on Society.
“More students seemed to be in agreement with administrators that they were unsafe, that many aspects of students’ lives needed to be carefully regulated by adults, and that it was far better to overreact to potential risks and threats than to underreact. In this way, campus administrators – usually with the best intentions – were … Continue reading We are Seeing Infantilization All Around Us, and Its Negative Impact on Society.
The Kafkaesque Bureaucracy is Real, and it is Hurting Our Institutions
Recently, Bill Maher did a New Rules segment on his show Real Time to point out the absurdity of the modern-day ‘Deep State’. He asserts that the Deep State is not a shadowy list of actors pulling puppet strings; rather, your next-door neighbor to whom you ask: “What do you do for a living?” and … Continue reading The Kafkaesque Bureaucracy is Real, and it is Hurting Our Institutions
Assessing Truth Claims with Karl Popper’s Falsification Principle as a Catalyst
This is a continuation of my previous work relating to Bertrand Russell and Set Theory, along with Hofstadter’s analysis of mathematical systems. If I may provide a summary of the most recent findings up to this point to give context here. Set Theory is a branch of mathematics that deals with the study of sets, … Continue reading Assessing Truth Claims with Karl Popper’s Falsification Principle as a Catalyst
A List of the Worst Mask Studies Ever Produced.
I am not one to do “lists” often, but I feel it is warranted given the new force to bring back masking. Our leaders tried to do this last year with covid ramping up and it failed. I do think they won't get the compliance again, but it is interesting to see the covidians still … Continue reading A List of the Worst Mask Studies Ever Produced.
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