The Gift of Grace
30 Whether you call it grace, or the benefit of the doubt, the idea is the same. A basic appreciation and recognition extended to others, because you believe their sincerity. They may disagree with...
Category: Taking A Stand
I Know My Neighbors Are Good People
You know your neighbors. And despite the fact that they put up the yard signs from the (other) political party, you have spent enough time with them to know that they are good people. ...
The Power of Understanding
Our world is filled with a wonderful variety of opinions, views, cultural norms, beliefs, and experiences. Which add vivid color to the tapestry that make up our communities. The fact that we value different...
The Destructive Power of Tribalism
“Android phones are the best phones in the world! Anyone who thinks otherwise is an idiot! Regardless of whatever evidence you may show me to the contrary, I will only ever buy an Android...
Am I The Extremist?
It quickly becomes apparent to anyone who spends very much time talking to people with extreme views, either on the right, or on the left, that it is an almost universal truth that they...
The Purpose of Debate
Who doesn’t enjoy yelling at complete strangers about the finer intricacies relating to whether or not Pluto is a planet! Or some other equally important topic! There are idiots online, and it is our...
Being Intellectually Honest
What Is This Thing You Call Intellectual Honesty? Intellectual honesty means telling the truth. It is really that simple. Okay, well, it is a little more complicated, but… we didn’t want to worry you!...
We Speak A Different Language
The scientific research shows that a significant percentage of the population use compassion to chaperone their knowledge while another significant group of the population chaperone their knowledge with logic. How Knowledge Seeking And Knowledge...
