JT Eberhard is a persuasive young man. An atheist and advocate for freedom of thought, he speaks regularly about atheism and how to discuss religion and atheism with religious believers. During this talk, JT Eberhard asks a number of questions that hit home and trace...
philosophy
Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position, but certainty…
Voltaire's quote on the nature of certainty and uncertainty does "certainly" apply to politics, government, science—many aspects of life... "Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one" ~ Voltaire But imagine being the patient of an...
When freedom of thought becomes impossible ~ Salman Rushdie Quote
The moment you declare a set of ideas to be immune from criticism, satire, derision, or contempt, freedom of thought becomes impossible. ~ Salman Rushdie So well put by Rushdie. That goes for everything, from science to religion, from art to politics...It's core to...
Quote that gives me chills
Truly, this quote gives me chills.... "If there is a God, He will have to beg my forgiveness." ~Phrase carved into concentration camp cell by a Jewish Prisoner Source ~ reddit
“A fascinatingly disturbing thought” ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson's disturbing thought: That there is about a one percent difference between human DNA and the DNA of our nearest genetic relatives the chimpanzee. You could say that whatever it is that makes us human is somehow contained in that one percent...
Video game that can add 10 years to your life ~ Jane McGonigal ~ TED
Game designer Jane McGonigal gives a fascinating TED talk on how video games can have a real, positive impact on people's lives as she compares deathbed regrets to the reported benefits of playing a simple game. In the talk, McGonigal reveals that she suffered a...
Louis C.K. on Fathers Day
Louis C.K. offers an excellent and personal critique of how men fail at fatherhood...and a possible solution. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkMi_X-Hwgc
Glass half full or half empty? ~ BEST response ever!
Best response to the glass half full, glass half empty debate... Dear Optimist, Pessimist, and Realist, While you guys were busy arguing about the glass of water, I drank it! Sincerely, The Opportunist And someone else chimes in with even better reply... Dear...
Arrogance of science and religion ~ Being thick as a brick
The entire video is fascinating, but this bit about the arrogance of scientists and the religious is particularly interesting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=kMAt0a5EWw0#t=356s The arrogance of being thick as a brick - YouTube.
Epitaph found in Vatican encourages Hedonism
"Tivoli is my home town, Flavius Agricola my name . . . Friends who read this, do my bidding. Mix the wine, drink deep, wreathed in flowers, and do not refuse to pleasure pretty girls. When death comes, earth and fire devour all." -epitaph of Flavius Agricola via...
“Anything worth saying WILL offend someone.” ~ Johann Hari
"Anything worth saying WILL offend someone." Which is why statements from politicians, who often try not to offend ANYONE, don't contain anything 'worth saying." And the news has become that way at times, too. First heard this quote in a talk by journalist Johann...