Category Archives: Deep Thought

September 24, 2012
2:53 pm
by: stealthbadger

The Anachronism of the Gold Standard

There’s a saying that’s famous among physicists: “That’s not even wrong.” The idea is that an answer or theory is so far afield that not only can it not be falsified, it ignores the foundational conditions of the situation it … Continue reading →

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September 11, 2012
3:14 pm
by: stealthbadger

Student Loan Debt Is Terrifying

I’ve been worried about student loan debt for a while, and have been waiting for it to create the next big bubble (and noting that EU sovereign debt is forming another potential bubble by shifting the debts of the member … Continue reading →

Posted in Deep Thought, Education, Self-determination, So how do we fix it?, Stupid Power Tricks, The Consequences of Finance, The Peter Principle Tagged , , , ,

September 10, 2012
5:02 pm
by: stealthbadger

That Scary “U” Word Is Important

Something interesting occurred to me while I was reading about the issues that the Chicago Teacher’s Union members are striking over (via LGM here and here, they link to more info here). Many of the talking points anti-union lobbyists use … Continue reading →

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September 1, 2012
9:37 pm
by: stealthbadger

A Proposed Explanation for Atheism+

I hate getting some questions, I really do. I received this from a friend: I have a totally unfair question to ask you. I ask because 1.) I know your opinion won’t be bullshit that you just made up, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Atheism(n), Deep Thought, Fundamentalism on the March, It Would Be Irresponsible Not To Speculate, Posts That Will Get Me Hate Mail, So how do we fix it?, When the Internet and RL Collide Tagged , , ,

August 28, 2012
4:42 pm
by: stealthbadger

Forget the Brass Ring

The whole Atheism+ thing has been a diverting bit of nonsense*, hasn’t it? If you think it’s been substantive in any way, I strongly suggest you take a look at this draft copy of the GOP party platform, and realize … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Deep Thought, In which I think too much, Reproductive Rights, Self-determination, So how do we fix it?, Stupid Power Tricks, The Consequences of Finance, When the Internet and RL Collide Tagged , , , , , ,

August 23, 2012
1:23 pm
by: stealthbadger

The Bad Ethics of Pamew’s Performance Art

Update: Pamew has removed the videos, probably as part of a larger channel reorganization. So first and foremost, if you read this post and feel grumpy about it, I’m going to be having a blogtv Friday night at 7:00PM Eastern. … Continue reading →

Posted in Deep Thought, In which I think too much, Posts That Will Get Me Hate Mail, So how do we fix it?, YouTube "Debates", YouTube Meta Tagged , , , , , ,

August 20, 2012
5:23 pm
by: stealthbadger

Worrisome Ideas from Good Beginnings.

Update: Fixed the link to Jen McCreight’s blog. Oops. Update II: Added dates regarding Feminism for someone who thought I was talking about modern (3rd-wave) Feminism in the first paragraph. Added race, class, and sexual orientation specifically to avoid confusion … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Deep Thought, In which I think too much, Living in the real world, When the Internet and RL Collide Tagged , ,

August 16, 2012
11:57 am
by: stealthbadger

A Cunt by Any Other Name…

Updated for clarity as to the Dodson quote There’s a bit of etymology-geek-porn over at Alternet (which, although not pornographic, will certainly get the attention of anyone catching a glimpse at your monitor): ‘A Fascinating History of the Word “Cunt”.’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Deep Thought, Education, In which I think too much, Self-determination, So how do we fix it?, Sometimes I Just Do It To Piss People Off Tagged , , , , , , , , , ,

August 6, 2012
9:42 pm
by: stealthbadger

GROUPTHINK: THREAT OR MENACE?

So have you heard? There’s a group of people on the Internet who all adhere to the same crazy ideology, and not only do they all conspire together to shout down their opponents, no matter what you say they throw … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Deep Thought, In which I think too much, So how do we fix it?, When the Internet and RL Collide

July 3, 2012
8:51 pm
by: stealthbadger

To IAmCuriousBlue

If you’re not IAmCuriousBlue, you can the next paragraph, it will be interesting and generally applicable after that, especially if you see yourself as aligned for (or against) a particular ideological group within the Atheist “community.” We’ve known each other … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Deep Thought, Dwama, Living in the real world, OMFGWTFIRL, Self-determination, WTF?