Category Archives: social issues

More on Religion

Posted on 2006-12-01 by alan

My experience may include something equivalent to what others call god, but whatever it is cannot be put into words – perhaps not at all, and certainly not with the certainty that most religions ascribe to their own very specific … Continue reading →

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Deep Sixing

Posted on 2006-12-01 by alan

My main reason for posting about this from David Brin is to see if any qualified comments come back on the feasibility of subductive disposal.

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How Can Smart People Believe in God?

Posted on 2006-12-01 by alan

How Can Smart People Believe in God? is a blog entry at Stanford’s ‘Philosophy Talk’ about their Oct 22 show with Philip Clayton on ‘Believing in God’. Commenter David Chilstrom revives the old saw that it takes as much faith … Continue reading →

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Update on Blackboard Patent

Posted on 2006-11-15 by alan

Stephen Downes links to this article by John Cox

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Gary Wolf on The Church of the Non-Believers

Posted on 2006-11-13 by alan

This article by Gary Wolf in Wired.com considers various current opponents of religion and in the end decides to “refuse the call” to join in their crusade. But this raises the question of what he would say himself when asked … Continue reading →

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Stephen’s Web ~ by Stephen Downes ~

Posted on 2006-11-08 by alan

Stephen’s Web ~ by Stephen Downes ~

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David Cox on Saddam

Posted on 2006-11-06 by alan

In Comment is free: Saddam: a tribute David Cox says “Saddam offered his people a harsh deal. Yet, their lives were at risk only if they chose to challenge his authority. Now, they die because of the sect to which … Continue reading →

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Neo Culpa indeed!

Posted on 2006-11-06 by alan

WOW!

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democracyarsenal.org: Islam, Andrew Sullivan and The Pope

Posted on 2006-10-11 by alan

democracyarsenal.org: Islam, Andrew Sullivan and The Pope

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squareCircleZ � When am I gonna use this stuff?

Posted on 2006-10-11 by alan

squareCircleZ � When am I gonna use this stuff?

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Posted on 2006-10-11 by alan

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The Left and the Jihad Fred Halliday – openDemocracy

Posted on 2006-09-28 by alan

The Left and the Jihad Fred Halliday – openDemocracy may be worth reading

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Contrary Brin: Arguments for your obstinate uncle…

Posted on 2006-09-26 by alan

David Brin quotes and annotates Russ Daggat comparing Bush and Clinton records.

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EdTechPost: Campus 2020

Posted on 2006-09-25 by alan

Scott Leslie writes “on Campus 2020 Think Pieces – Envisioning Post-Secondary Education in BC 15 years out”

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RIAA copyright education contradictory, critics say | CNET News.com

Posted on 2006-08-31 by alan

RIAA copyright education contradictory, critics say | CNET News.com This CNetNews article (received via Stephen Downes) points out some of the lies told by Recording Industry advocates. By extending their campaign against “piracy” to become itself a theft of existing … Continue reading →

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Aronson on Gratitude

Posted on 2006-08-29 by alan

Gratitude may not be quite the word, but this a TPM Online Article by Ronald Aronson does identify a feeling that it may be worthwhile to acknowledge and foster. I too, often find comfort in having a sense of adaptation … Continue reading →

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