Why has it taken so long to recount the virtues embodied by the era of the Enlightenment. Turning away from those virtues is a serious mistake, regarding the future of what is to come during decades of what remains of Century XXI. Thanks Dr. Spinker.
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I meant "Dr. Pinker".
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If you ever want to debate a genuine counter-enlightenment person, flirting with Kierkegaardian irrationalism or romanticism, &c, on the limits of science, the elitism and self-congratulatory self-delusion at the heart of some of these values: Tweet me, bro.
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You were fantastic on Joe Rogan's show. First read The Blank Slate many moons ago and it gave me the necessary FACTS to deal with people's feelings
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1: One-tribalism (or anti-tribalism?) isn't a product of the Enlightenment. 2: Reason is powerful but can't do everything. The Enlightenment says it can, which is the problem. Q: How do we use reason AND ____ to improve & connect peoples (& what is ___ )?
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I don't think the Enlightenment says #2. It says reason is necessary ("magical" thinking will lead you astray), but that's different than saying it's sufficient. Obviously morality is needed as well.
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I certainly agree but I don't know how *obvious* it is given the generic "science can do everything" argument (not that you nor Pinker makes that). That is, folks sounding like poor Rosseau / Descartes clones.
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Joining the likes of Harris and Dawkins, yet another embarrassing book where someone stumbles into philosophy & history unaware and unprepared.http://www.abc.net.au/religion/articles/2018/02/20/4806696.htm …
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That’s good company.
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Very good. Thanks for posting. I read a lot less REASON in the post-VP days. The thinly-veiled gratuitous dig at Trump in this piece is a reminder why. Bailey lost credibility w me when he became a Warmist. What do I know tho? MIT Class of 1980.
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New 2nd amendment We the people create a new law. 1. Handgun legal 2. Shotgun legal 3. Rifle/hunting legal 4. Antiques legal 5. Assault illegal
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I agree with this so much(minus money part because money makes people happy only to a degree and it’s important to point out). Especially the dematerialization of the new generations. I seriously didn’t see it that way before. Now I do feel more optimistic.
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#humanism <3 "the goal of maximizing#humanflourishing—#life,#health,#happiness,#freedom, }knowledge,#love,#richness of#experience."#notDogmas of various theistic moralities#seductive#Romantic#heroism#embodiment#beyondreporting@TheKenWilberpic.twitter.com/PbeenRSEe2Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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"Tribalism" was made a dirty word by those who want us to be loyal to some set of words they dream up. But isn't living and dying for Wordism truly silly? -
#MAGA#AltRight#WhiteLivesMatter#WhiteGenocide#trump#DonaldTrump#NRA#BillyGraham#Bronze#FoxNews#Tucker#RHOBHpic.twitter.com/QqauWWeHVi
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Loved "Better Angels" and your interview with Ezra ... such an important book in today's climate. Looking forward to reading this next.
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And ordered. How did I miss that launching. Up the enlightenment.
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