Convincing others is the minor problem with argument; the major one is convincing yourself.
Feb 232018
Feb 222018
Reason, n. 1. A technique for justifying conclusions contrary to common sense. 2. Common sense. Obs.
Feb 212018
It is non-consumption that has become conspicuous.
Feb 202018
My hope for the dominant culture is that it will bore itself to death.
Feb 192018
If your argument is unanswered it is usually not because it is irrefutable.
Feb 162018
The future will marvel that we regarded “be yourself ” as sound moral advice.
Feb 152018
That you might not be right — this idea can be entertained, briefly, at intervals. But that you might not be good — this is insupportable.
Feb 142018
If you are an impostor, is it a syndrome to feel like one?
Feb 132018
Elite, adj. 1. Distinguished by outstanding achievement. Obs. 2. On top.
Feb 122018
Pas d’ennemi à gauche eventually begets pas d’ennemi à droite.