Monthly Archives: April 2020

Some Recent Thoughts About Online Communication

Posted on April 29, 2020 by admin

I had a recent realization that may explain why online communication can so easily become hostile. Online communication consists mostly of text and has a small amount of audio and video. Posts, comments, questions, answers, and arguments almost are almost … Continue reading →

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Shiny Objects

Posted on April 22, 2020 by admin

After the second Matrix movie debuted, some fans came up with an interesting idea. They began to suspect that everyone in Zion was actually still in the matrix. Instead of being free, they were trapped in a second level designed … Continue reading →

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The Daily Stoic: “If You Want to Learn, Be Humble”

Posted on April 15, 2020 by admin

I needed this reminder from The Daily Stoic. Whenever I start thinking I know more than I do, almost inevitably something happens that reminds me how much I don’t know. Usually the reminders are gentle but sometimes they are harsh. … Continue reading →

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Look for Common Ground

Posted on April 8, 2020 by admin

I often see people begin a conversation by talking about their points of disagreement rather than their points of agreement. I understand this tendency as I used to begin many conversations like this for years. My experience showed me that … Continue reading →

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April Fool’s Day: The Longest Joke in the World

Posted on April 1, 2020 by admin

It’s April Fool’s Day once again. I didn’t plan a blog post earlier and it’s late at night right now, so I’m just going to include a link to the world’s longest joke. Since it’s well over 10,000 words long, … Continue reading →

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