This is part 1 of a series. See the index here. What is forgiveness and what does it do? Despite many people reading the Bible regularly and closely, they still do not know. Consequently, how can one know when to forgive if they do not know what forgiveness is? The …| Derek L. Ramsey
Ultimately, you have to trust someone, because no one can know everything they need to know. But, you can’t trust anyone on the internet. You really can’t. In meatspace you can form a relationship with a person and learn who they really are. You can tell if their words and …| Derek L. Ramsey
Every so often I see a comment that is egregiously bad. But this time it isn’t just one comment, it is same one twice, both here and at Sigma Frame: I’ve seen some bad takes over the years, but this one is among the very worst. Let’s start by getting …| Derek L. Ramsey
This is part of a series. See the index here. In “A Note on Hypergamy” I wrote how one reader got what he should have gotten, and that ultimately most men end up getting what they “want.” Not as much happens by pure chance as might be assumed. He got there …| Derek L. Ramsey
This is part of a series. See the index here. As I noted in yesterday’s post, “A Note on Hypergamy,” the level of discourse has improved over at Spawny’s Space. In particular, Deti has started making substantive arguments and avoiding ad hominem. This is quite welcome! But, he’s made so …| Derek L. Ramsey
I don’t do much politics here, but political discussions are popular: Kamala Harris can’t have imposter syndrome because she legitimately lacks competence. Not only does she not deserve to succeed, but she deserves—on the basis of merit—to fail to those who are more qualified. She certainly has one of the …| Derek L. Ramsey
Are Arguments from Authority Fallacious? Is it wise or foolish to use them? See why they should be avoided.| Derek L. Ramsey