So-called Artificial Intelligence (AI) is creeping into every aspect of our lives these days. Is this a good thing, or should we be concerned? Computers, and the algorithms they run, can be extremely useful when put to appropriate tasks, but we need to understand their nature—their capabilities, and their … [Read more...] about The Hidden Threat of ‘AI’
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Personal Sovereignty – Step One to Political Freedom
Personal sovereignty is the basic prerequisite of freedom. In order to achieve full political freedom, a sufficient number of the people must be sovereign. There must be at least a critical number of sovereign individuals who are intellectually independent and fully capable of managing their own affairs without the aid … [Read more...] about Personal Sovereignty – Step One to Political Freedom
The Germ Hypothesis – Part 2
This post is by Mike Stone, and posted here by kind permission. The original can be found on his excellent website - www.viroLIEgy.com In the first part of this investigation into the germ hypothesis, we established what exactly a hypothesis is supposed to be in regard to natural science, which is a proposed … [Read more...] about The Germ Hypothesis – Part 2
Is competition really a sin?
John D Rockefeller is often quoted as saying that competition is a sin. But is it? Alfie Kohn, American author and lecturer, also tries to make a case against competition in his book 'No Contest', and some of his Youtube videos. When I heard about this, I decided to look into the issue, and see if it had any … [Read more...] about Is competition really a sin?
The Germ Hypothesis Part 1 – Pasteur’s Problems
[This fabulously informative post was reprinted here by kind permission of the author Mike Stone of www.viroLIEgy.com] According to the Encyclopaedia Britannica, the germ “theory” of disease, which states that certain diseases are caused by the invasion of the body by microorganisms too small to be seen, … [Read more...] about The Germ Hypothesis Part 1 – Pasteur’s Problems
The Truth Seekers Guide: Chapter 1
The Presupposed Roots of the concept of Truth In order to properly understand the concept of truth, appreciate its massive importance, and to be in a position to discern it with intellectual confidence, consistently, and with certainty, we must start right at the beginning. We must ask ourselves what ideas, … [Read more...] about The Truth Seekers Guide: Chapter 1
How to check your definitions and know what you’re talking about!
A definition is a statement expressing the meaning of a concept in terms of its essential characteristics or nature. What do I mean by this? What do you mean by that? Inaccurate or sloppy definitions are the cause of incalculable misunderstandings, deception and misguided action and therefore suffering. Conversely, … [Read more...] about How to check your definitions and know what you’re talking about!
Authorities in denial over vaccine link to soaring pilot deaths
This post was written by Sally Beck. PILOT deaths are in the news again as three more have ‘died suddenly’ this month. IndiGo Captain Manoj Subramanyam, 40, suffered a cardiac arrest boarding at the gate at Nagpur airport. He died on his way to hospital. Qatar airlines lost a ‘very fit’ senior pilot aged 51 who died … [Read more...] about Authorities in denial over vaccine link to soaring pilot deaths
Earth’s Hidden Inferno: Unveiling the Truth Behind Volcanism
[By Guest writer - Loosetooth] Volcanoes have always fascinated us with their explosive eruptions, lava flows, and the creation of new landscapes. For centuries, we’ve believed that volcanic activity is driven by the movement of tectonic plates and the release of pressure from deep within the Earth. But what if … [Read more...] about Earth’s Hidden Inferno: Unveiling the Truth Behind Volcanism
How can I be certain, of anything?
These days it is widely held that achieving certainty with respect to our conclusions is impossible. This is not surprising considering the predominant cultural context of philosophical assumptions. On the premise of rejecting reality as an objective absolute, knowable to the mind by the epistemology of reason, … [Read more...] about How can I be certain, of anything?