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The Roots of Morality: Subjectivity vs. Objectivity

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How many times have you seen this in a debate?

Person 1: I lost my virginity at 15!
Person 2: That's... wrong! Don't do that!

This is one thing that always bugs me in a debate: when people say something is "wrong" as their only counterpoint. This is simply because morality is a subjective concept that we as humans came up with to explain types of behavior. Please note that most of this is just my personal theories on the origins of morality, but (as should be obvious), they make perfect sense in my own mind.  Read More »

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An Objective Analysis of Telekinesis

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Introduction

This is going to be an objective, pseudo-scientific analysis of
telekinesis and the whether it's possible or not. Of course, I'm going
to be using some sketchy and loosely--in fact, quite hoping logic
(which tends not to count for much), but it should be an interesting
thought experience anyway, right? My main ace will be my minimal  Read More »

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