Descartes’ global dream argument predates The Matrix by almost half a millennium. Neither did Men in Black invent the conjecture that we’re in constant contact with creatures from other planets. That they’re fully visible. But they’re also very shy. And… Read More ›
Indian Residential Schools
REVISIONIST APOLOGETICS
If you’re ever in court, and you want to inject a little humour into the proceedings, try speaking into your flip phone, “Beam me up, Scotty!” But if instead you think a little honesty might help your case, try “You… Read More ›
AN APOLOGIA
We all notice patterns. But we don’t all notice the same patterns. Here’s one I’m noticing. In defending the revised curriculum for schools subject to the authority of the Florida Department of Education, Ron DeSantis observed that at least some… Read More ›
I GET IT, BUT …
A young person, who’s been rejected all his life by the guys for not being guy enough, finally gets up the courage to present as a woman, only to be rejected by women for still being too guy. She’s walking… Read More ›
MANDATORY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
On the surface this latest addition to woke Newspeak would seem to be an oxymoron. But this might be too quick. A conscript is a conscript, but he does have an opportunity to learn a trade. And compulsory education –… Read More ›
WHAT IS WOKEISM?
If I’m going to be anti-woke – by which is meant, presumably, that I’m going to remain asleep – I suppose I should get clear about what Wokeism is. Pluckrose and Lindsay define it as reified post-modernism. That gets us… Read More ›
WHAT TERRY O’RILEY TAUGHT ME
There used to be a programme on the CBC, hosted by Terry O’Riley, called “The Age of Persuasion” and then later resurrected as “Under the Influence”. It was about advertising, and it was excellent. But remembering it now puts me… Read More ›
Paulosophical Vimplications 