January 2012
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The Muzzle Awards
Each year, an organization known as the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression delivers its “Muzzle Awards” to saitrically recognize those who to limit free speech. It’s an interesting way to expose some of the egregious ways that the government and even some of our fellow citizens violate our most cherished right. Most of… Continue reading
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Psuedo-Astronomy
With 2012 finally upon us, we can reasonably expect to see more discussion about the end of the world, some vaguely defined New Age paradigm shift, or other supernatural/cosmic occurrences. I personally don’t put much stock into any of these things, given both humanity’s very poor track record with predicting the end times, and the sheer lack of… Continue reading
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Attachment to Life and Inspiration from Death
One of my most profound fears is losing someone I love. It’s something that has disturbed me since I was very young. When I first became aware of mortality – I can’t specify a time or incident – I very soon realized the implications, even at my young age: I would some day die, whether… Continue reading
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Happy Belated Birthday Muhammad Ali
He may be better known for his pugilism, but Muhammad Ali, who turned 70 yesterday, was also a philanthropist, pacifist, and social activist who applied as much strength and courage outside the ring as he did within it. The remarkable origins of his illustrious career would be a sign of things to come. Though many know him… Continue reading
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On SOPA and Policing the Web
At this point, I doubt these infamous acronyms need much introduction, given the ubiquity of news related to the so-called Stop Online Piracy Act. You’d have to go out of your way to avoid hearing any mention or debate about it, especially from within social media. For the record, I try to avoid discussing current events… Continue reading
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The Beauty of Sand
It’s remarkable how even the most seemingly insignificant things in life can be the source of tremendous beauty, once you know how and where to look. Consider these gorgeous grains of sand below, magnified 250 times: According to the DailyMail, these are the first photographs of their kind, and each sand grain is as unique as a snowflake.… Continue reading
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Humanist | Bibliophile | Writer | Wiki Editor | World Citizen | Esquire (J.D. / LL.M.)