Freedom is a condition in which man is left alone to act on his own judgment. If we humans are ever to truly thrive we must be able to enjoy this condition of being left alone, without the interference of other men. We currently enjoy a degree of freedom, but not full political freedom. And the alarming fact is that … [Read more...] about Freedom: the essential condition for human flourishment
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What are Rights? Where do they come from? And why do we need them?
Do you want to know where you stand lawfully as the government attempts to coerce you into wearing a mask, being isolated at home and being vaccinated? Do you want to be free and live in a moral society that supports human flourishing? If so, you must understand the concept of rights and be able to defend the idea in … [Read more...] about What are Rights? Where do they come from? And why do we need them?
Ep 178 The Fall of Science
If we believe what we are told in our culture, then science looks alive and well. Artificial Intelligence is rising to change our world, there will soon be manned flights to Mars, humans will merge with machines in the new trans-humanism and the singularity is fast approaching. Technology to the rescue. But if we … [Read more...] about Ep 178 The Fall of Science
The Truth Seekers Guide: Chapter 5
The Standard of Truth If Bob told Jill that he was a fireman, the statement would be true if Bob actually was a fireman, and he’d be lying if he wasn’t. If Jill said to Tom, that there was party planned at Mick’s tomorrow night, her statement would be true if there was indeed a party planned to take place at Mick’s … [Read more...] about The Truth Seekers Guide: Chapter 5
The Truth Seekers Guide: Chapter 4
Reality Check In this chapter we will examine the first two foundational ideas that give meaning to the concept of truth and the process of its discernment. In doing so, we will also identify the presupposed ideas at the base of thinking and the acquisition of knowledge, as well as all purposeful human action. It will … [Read more...] about The Truth Seekers Guide: Chapter 4
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
The Truth Seekers Guide: Chapter 3
The Philosophical Framework Truth is inescapably a philosophical concept because it is fundamental to human functionality. The concept of truth is crucial in determining which conceptual ideas can safely be acted on as we go about creating the values we need to support human life. If we want to properly understand the … [Read more...] about The Truth Seekers Guide: Chapter 3
The Truth Seekers Guide: Chapter 2
The War of ideas In chapter one, we have noted that we are beings of conceptual consciousness who necessarily deal with ideas in the form of concepts, and also that the discernment of truth is a process of evaluating and validating these conceptual ideas. The task of discerning truth, therefore, deals with ideas. So … [Read more...] about The Truth Seekers Guide: Chapter 2
Ep 177 Subjectivism – an idea that undermines truth and freedom
The idea that we create our own reality is very popular, especially among truth seekers, and the thought leaders of the truth/freedom movement. Its an idea that has truth and falsity woven together in a perfect mix so as to potentially mislead and deceive. The idea that we create our own reality is known in … [Read more...] about Ep 177 Subjectivism – an idea that undermines truth and freedom
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