S asserts that not-p. S is paid. Therefore S is paid to assert that not-p. The likelihood of the truth of not-p varies inversely with what one is paid to assert it. If one’s been exposed to the evidence… Read More ›
shilling
OH BUT THAT’S DIFFERENT
As a philosopher of mind Kant was beyond brilliant. As an ethicist he was an idiot. Kant asks us to consider two scenarios: I steal your wallet, you steal mine. If I think the one is okay, I have to… Read More ›
In Defense of Shilling
WHY MY COLLEAGUES ARE IDIOTS – Rant # 163 – IN DEFENSE OF SHILLING For the 312th time – yes, I decided to start counting – I have no interest whatsoever in weighing in on the global warming debate. Nor,… Read More ›
