As a grad student, I loved to argue, about almost anything (mostly over beer). I avoided arguing with my PhD advisor though – mostly out of my knowledge that he was pretty famous, as ecologists go,…| Scientist Sees Squirrel
Getting the last word can end relationships. Not always, but often. The rage builds in response to perceived offensiveness. Increasing resentment triggers one who has had enough. The chance of pushback grows. High volume, blistering, venomous comments come at once. You can’t retrieve or erase them. They can be unforgettable. Sometimes, a more measured retort […]| Dr. Gerald Stein
“We do not publish any work advancing views that are clearly contrary to the established teachings of the Catholic Church.” That’s in the submission guidelines for the National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly (NCBQ). Also in those submission guidelines: The NCBQ seeks to foster intellectual inquiry on moral issues by publishing articles that address the ethical, philosophical, theological, and clinical questions raised by the rapid pace of modern medical and technological progress. Inspi...| Daily Nous
Polishing your tools is a good thing. It can teach you a lot, particularly if you're new to a technology or practice. Just keep track of how far down the rabbit hole you are.| tjex.net - posts
Technology and software have together enabled immense change. Can FLOSS principals help mitigate the harm that society is enduring?| tjex.net - posts
How to foster creativity when working with Zettelkasten? One way could be with the Machine Learning technique, Similarity Learning.| tjex.net
Loneliness, unrestrained capitalism, overconsumption and AI harm. Let's do better in and from 2025.| tjex.net
I’ve found it helpful to distinguish between reasons and rationalizations. Reasons are facts, arguments, principles, etc., that lead you to a particular conclusion. Reasons are the explanation for why you... Read More| Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary
Learning to Argue Earning an MA in English was one of my key learning experiences. This post examines that experience for deeper learning about my skills, knowledge, and values. Context When I thou…| Learning Portfolios --> Reflection & Integration
