I have a new book coming out. It is good. People should buy it. End of commercial. #philosophy #politics #china
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Ars TechnicaFor the first time, research reveals crows use statistical logic
The birds can associate images with distinct reward probabilities.
Can’t tell if critiquing generic “mindfulness,” or meditative practices a la Buddhism and Vedism. If the former, then it’s striking out at a collection of slogans that aren’t particularly unified or meaningful on their own. If the former, then the critique misses the mark, ignoring thousands of years of scholarship and elaboration of the contents of the practices. #philosophy #mindfulness
https://phys.org/news/2023-08-philosopher-mindfulness-rests-dubious-philosophical.amp
Philosopher argues that mindfulness rests on dubious philosophical foundations
Recent years have seen an explosive growth in mindfulness, which has been adapted from Buddhist meditation practices. In schools, health services and workplaces, different forms of therapy based on mindfulness are on offer, and meditation apps such as Headspace and Ten Percent Happier are downloaded by millions of people all over the world.
It strikes me that telemarketing and fundraising efforts could be entirely automated. The only reason I can think of for why institutions would continue to put actual people in these positions is for the emotional manipulation of clientele, while totally disregarding the abuse suffered by the employees…#humanrights #humanity #ethics
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Use the term "touch grass" to indicate that someone needs to seek out reality, use the term “touch moss" to indicate that they need to seek out ancient forest magic beyond their mortal Comprehension.
Tiffany LiAmerican recommendation letters: “This candidate is the most brilliant person alive. I will never in my entire life have a student as smart as this one again.”
European recommendation letters: “This person completed the requirements for my class. They are currently alive.”
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The Wolf Spirit"What do you mean "punch TERFs"?? You can't say that!! That's bad optics!"
Listen: We're already at the stage where the right is trying to genocide us out of existence. Trying to shame anyone for actually lashing out and wishing they would stop harming us by any means necessary is *NOT* a bad thing and I refuse to apologize for it. Stop it.
#TERFs #gendercritical #transrightsarehumanrights #trans #LGBT