Too often when we hear the words ‘put it in writing’ we think about some form of legal document that most likely restricts the rights of the common person. The ‘writing’ is usually in favor of the institution requiring us to sign away some of our rights in order to use their service or product. … Continue reading Put It In Writing
Author: Billy's Briefs
Science
A significant portion of our society disregards scientific evidence. These science deniers don’t constitute a majority, but their are enough to have serious impacts on a number of our systems. We collectively face a myriad of existential problems, and many of the solutions rely in some degree on science. The scientific method is not overly … Continue reading Science
Suffering
There are few things in this life that are universal, but suffering is built into the human experience. It is felt by everyone on some level. We all age, lose loved ones, and we all must wrestle with - and eventually come to terms with - our own mortality. We understand suffering and we need … Continue reading Suffering
It’s Not Zero-Sum
We are under the misconception that we are all playing a zero-sum game. You are either Left of Right, rich or poor, devout or atheist, moral or amoral, genius or ignoramus, socialist or capitalist. The list could continue almost indefinitely. We have been conditioned to put labels on ourselves and others. It serves no purpose … Continue reading It’s Not Zero-Sum
The Last Mob Effort
The protesters that took over the Capitol Building yesterday afternoon were following the orders of their master manipulators. It was the last ditch effort of a small man in power. And it was not overly surprising. How else should a reasonable person expect this era to end? How else would a person expect Trump to … Continue reading The Last Mob Effort