Archive for the ‘science’ Category
Getting faithful about science
by westwood You’ve heard of theism, atheism, polytheism, monotheism, whatevertheism. But have you heard about scientism? It’s time to learn a few things about it, because the chances are pretty high that if you live in the Western world and subscribe to principles of logic, you might subscribe to it. I know I did. So, [...]
Filed under: logic, science | 8 Comments
Tags: atheism, circular, logic, philosophy, scientism, self-refuting, theism
Guest post: Cod plz!
We are pleased to announce another guest post, from right here in seal-clubbin’ Canada! _____________ Cod plz! by Mojofooka So a federal advisory panel urges the lives of 70 000 grey seals off the east coast of Canada to be culled. Why, you ask? The Basic Gist of It 1. Humans want fish 2. Humans [...]
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Tags: cod, critical thinking, fisheries, fishing, logic, seal, seal clubbing, seal cull, sustainability
Last week, we heard why it is ridiculous that Italian seismologists have been accused of manslaughter. For a hilarious and heavy dose of a different perspective, one of our contest winners shows us how Star Wars can be used to evaluate this shaky situation. ________________________________ Why the Italian seismologists should be burned at the stake [...]
Filed under: politics, science | 2 Comments
Tags: earthquakes, italy, L'aquila, logic, manslaughter, seismology, star wars, yoda
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