Been reading a lot about (and not really comprehending) the (non)existence of free will and determinism. Before I begin, feel free to read this: Dilbert Blog.
In it, Scott Adams quotes from a Time magazine article about Albert Einstein’s views on Faith. I had read this a few weeks ago, when it was first published. The [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Grave Generalization'
Say No to Free Will
April 17th, 2007 · 2 Responses
Tags: Grave Generalization · Life · Philosophy · Society
Ringtones and Rap
April 6th, 2007 · 15 Responses
I put these two forms of music in the same category: Crap. Bad. Worthless. Fad.
Both are created without instruments and mostly by digital methods. Both are overly hyped and marketed through cheesy methods. Both make for terrible, terrible live performances. Both will burn out in due time.
Some of the most popular examples of both swipe [...]
Tags: Fellows · Grave Generalization · Music · Society
Look Out, Look Around
March 29th, 2007 · 9 Responses
I think the line, “Look Out, Look Around” is from a Fugazi song, or maybe it’s just my horrible translation of a misinterpreted lyric. I think it was Guy that sang it, I’ll have to go through my songs and see if I can find the reference.
Someone should make an Itunes plugin to view and [...]
Tags: Grave Generalization · Life · Philosophy · Society · Vinceland
Heaven on Earth
February 1st, 2007 · 3 Responses
Contractors = Paid
Employees = Paid
Quickbooks = Dealt With
Websites = Managed
Copy = Delivered
Work = Accomplished
Takeout = Ordered
Evening = Unplanned
Dinner = $7.95
Meal = Thai Peanut Curry
Protein = Poulet
Starch = Rice
Freebie = Salad Rolls
Pets = Fed, Emptied, Relaxed, Quiet
Feet = Bare
Toes = Scratched
Remote = All Mine
Entertainment/ Comedy = The Office
Entertainment/ Drama = Law+Order
Entertainment/ Sports = Motorcycle Racing
Tummy = [...]
Tags: Dogs · Grave Generalization · Life · Portland · Society
Buy Or Learn
January 15th, 2007 · 7 Responses
So, is every service worth paying for also worth learning to do yourself?
In an ideal world, yes.
What’s an ideal world?
One where reality allows enough time to do everything you want to do, freely, without cost.
What’s the sad reality of life in the United States for a white, college-educated male of 33 in the year 2007?
I [...]
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