Category: Social
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Why Racism Is Wrong
Denial of individual humanity The problem with racism is the collectivism—the tribalism—the treatment of people as mere tokens or representatives of their races. That, as it turns out, is a profoundly appalling and […]
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Kick the tech giants out of your life
If you’re like me, you feel a need to need to kick the tech giants out of your life. But how? Well, nobody said it would be easy, but I’m actually doing it! […]
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I’m quitting social media cold turkey
“Yet another public resolution to leave Facebook or Twitter,” you say with a laugh. “Only soon to be given up like so many others, no doubt.” That’s a reasonable reaction. But go ahead, […]
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So I tried out Gab.ai
After the recent purges of Alex Jones and assorted conservatives and libertarians by Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and others, I decided it really is time for me to learn more about other social networks […]
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No Social Media During Work! Take the pledge NOW!
Social media is a time suck. I’m not as bad as some, but I need to focus better. I think a lot of us do, frankly. Don’t you agree? Then let’s start a No […]
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Some unpopular opinions
Here are some unpopular opinions, for your outrage or delight. 1. One of the biggest but least recognized reasons that American school system sucks—and it most certainly does—is that so many teachers and education professors […]
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The Free Speech and Intellectual Tolerance Credo, Draft 1
This is a credo in defense of freedom of speech and intellectual tolerance. As a credo, anyone can endorse or sign this; please do, in whatever form you wish. Feel free to add, […]