It seems that theorists – particularly in the social sciences, but not exclusively – have a particularly insidious trap laid for them. This trap seems to have caught […]
rant / status update
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Nyquil ™ Zombie
There is a kind of desperate madness that overtakes one when one begins to penetrate the veil. It is the madness alluded to by Lovecraft, al-Hazred, and boilerplate […]
feminism / rant / sociology
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Anger, Diplomacy, and Hurting America
In brief reply to Melissa McEwan’s assertion that anger is understandable – and even necessary for change. (It probably isn’t directed at me, but I’m sure someone could […]
economics / rant
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The Greatest Good
Bjorn Lomberg has a brilliant essay up on Project Syndicate. In it, he argues that the Kyoto protocol (and upcoming agreements) are a lot of expense for little […]
rant / sociology
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Lay it out in the sunlight
Openness is blasphemy in both our personal lives and in business. Workplaces shudder at the thought of routine employee meetings becoming public, families shudder at their “dirty laundry” […]
personal stuff / rant
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Open Letter
I understand that you are the victim of racism. I understand that you have been – and continue to be – objectified for your appearance. I understand that […]