[RC] [ RC ] COMMENTS ‘A Failure of Nerve’: Part 4

Not sure what to make of this article. I think I get the main point(s) well enough, but also feel unsatisfied with the drift of the discussion. What is missing, so it seems to me, is whether or not someone merits respect. Because respect makes all the difference. Suppose this was WWII

[RC] The people who write algorithms

Centroids: There was a show on C-Span this morning that I had the good fortune to tune in to at just the right moment, a panel discussion on the topic of social media and false information. I was most impressed by the comments made by Meredith Broussard, a professor of journalism at NYU. A

[RC] Re: [ RC ] René Girard on the nature of desire -if only things were this simple

We desire what other people desire? Well, yes and no. There are herd animals and there are contrarians and a lot of people are mixes of the two. There is also the matter of self-confidence and maturity. We have the capacity even if it undeveloped (or under developed) to think for

[RC] [ R C] New Way to Think About Solving World’s Biggest Problems: SIMPOL ???

Ernie: Whoa, Nelly. What is remarkable is what was left out of the discussion, social values. The author assumes that "everyone" can be led to agree that "of course" the Leftist view of social issues is all that counts, that we can ignore such issues because the only "real issues" revolve

[RC] Little joke

What do you say to a teacher of grammar who is very sad and crying? There, they're, their. -- -- Centroids: The Center of the Radical Centrist Community Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/RadicalCentrism Radical Centrism website and blog: http://RadicalCentrism.org --- You

[RC] Re: [ RC ] Idea for website REPLY

lly, a lot of controversy. Anyway, if you think a phone call would be useful, OK with me. Just let me know approximately when you might call so that I can be awake at the time, or at home and not running errands. cheers Billy ____ From: Centroids Sent: Wednesday, Jun

[RC] Idea

Ernie: After sending that criticism of Google a thought hit me. Namely: It might be very useful to include a section of the proposed site that features reviews of current -or at least recent- articles critical of homosexuals or homosexuality. Not the complete articles, but short reviews

[RC] Google promotes homosexuality

There is a sort of "preachy" style to the following article that does not appeal to me in the least, and the writer misses a number of examples that would have made his essay more effective, but his point is very well taken and from what I can tell he is accurate in just about everything. If

[RC] Korea symbolism

[Image result for korea swastikas] Jeju, Korea [Image result for korea swastikas] Embassy of South Korea, Moscow [Image result for korea swastikas] Songtan, South Korea Buddhist meeting hall [Image result for korea swastikas] Seoul, South Korea Buddhist temple [Image

Re: [RC] Welcome to Singapore -Reply

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[RC] Welcome to Singapore

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[RC] Re: Contract document Re: [ RC ] Gordian knot etc

? Billy --- From: Centroids Sent: Thursday, June 7, 2018 11:14 AM To: RadicalCentrism@googlegroups.com Cc: Billy Rojas Subject: Re: Contract document Re: [RC] WTH ??? "blue skies ,blue skies, etc" Hi Billy, Did you not get any of

Re: Contract document Re: [RC] WTH ??? "blue skies ,blue skies, etc"

doesn't mean I'm not busy; the opposite is the case. Billy From: Centroids Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2018 10:27 AM To: RadicalCentrism@googlegroups.com Cc: Billy Rojas; Ernest Prabhakar Subject: Contract document Re: [RC] WTH ??? "blue skies ,blue skies, nuthin

[RC] WTH ??? "blue skies ,blue skies, nuthin' but blue skies from now on"

Ernie: I sent two (2) e-mails to you on May 18 each under the heading of "Contract Ideas," the second e-mail adding some new stuff. My "Inbox" shows that you received these e-mails. I believe there was a previous email from a day before that also was headed "Contract Ideas" The 2 emails

[RC] Re: [ RC ] Reinvention of America viz., "blue skies ,blue skies, nuthin' but blue skies from now on"

Ernie: You can't be serious. You of all people -because you are, in some ways anyhow, an RC antidote to James Fallows. Or maybe you were exactly that in the past but are not that, any more I say this as a (former) fan of James Fallows, whom I have been reading since some

[RC] Not again

This time I was looking for information about the legendary kingdom of Mustang in the Himalayas; the small principality is primarily within the borders of Nepal. Still, I expected some understandable alternative results, maybe an article about wild horses in the American West or about sports

[RC] Belief in God -what the statistics say

20 Percent of Christians Say They Don’t Believe in the God of the Bible BY TYLER O'NEIL APRIL 25, 2018 CHAT 14 COMMENTS

[RC] Teddy Roosevelt: Radical Centrist ahead of his time

From: Billy Rojas Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Why Teddy Roosevelt Is Popular On Both Sides of the Political Aisle A historian considers the forces that have shaped the Rough Rider’s presidential legacy in the decades since his death nearly 100 years ago

[RC] Absurd algorithm

Recently I has occasion to look up "Cytherea," an alternative version of the name Venus. Alas, the sages at Google (none of whom are older than about 19 or possibly 22, created an algorithm that brings up a porn star named Cytherea and only the porn star named Cytherea. Laced in with

Re: [RC] Sean Trende & Sodomy Rep[y

Traditional print media, and, in cases, TV. From: Centroids <drer...@radicalcentrism.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 10:12 PM To: RadicalCentrism@googlegroups.com Cc: Billy Rojas Subject: Re: [RC] Sean Trende & Sodomy Hey Billy, The best that c

[RC] Sean Trende & Sodomy

revenge on everyone who has stood in my way these past years, I intend to ruin reputations and careers from one end of the country to the other, and I do not care what anyone's politics may be, I detest both the Left and the Right approximately equally. In case you would like to k

Re: [RC] Sacred Story Part # 3 -conclusion With REPLY

interesting. Your knowledge of religions is astounding to me. Chris From: radicalcentrism@googlegroups.com <radicalcentrism@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Billy Rojas Sent: Thursday, April 5, 2018 2:27 AM To: Centroids Discussions <radicalcentrism@googlegroups.com> C

Re: [RC] Sacred Story Part # 3 -conclusion

amazing work Billy. The analogies are very interesting. Your knowledge of religions is astounding to me. Chris From: radicalcentrism@googlegroups.com <radicalcentrism@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Billy Rojas Sent: Thursday, April 5, 2018 2:27 AM To: Centroids Discussion

[RC] Sacred Story Part # 3 -conclusion

The core of the "passion narrative" in the Inanna story concerns her actions following Dumuzi's death. What should be understood was that, if not at the beginning in 2650 BC, no later than ca. 2350 BC, Inanna was regarded as an incarnate Goddess. This was not merely something along the lines

[RC] Sacred Story Part # 2 in process

A few details should be added to the rough sketch of the story that has been told so far. Dumuzi (Tammuz) was primarily known for his animal husbandry as the overseer and owner of an estate. Specifically he was a sheep herder, that is, a shepherd. That was not all he did, surely there was an

[RC] [ RC ] Why do Marxists and others obsess over secondary matters? *** *

<radicalcentrism@googlegroups.com> on behalf of Dr.B. Karthik Navayan <nava...@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2018 6:05 PM To: RadicalCentrism@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RC] [ RC ] Why do Marxists and others obsess over secondary matters? Hello again, Billy Rojas, I am findin

[RC] [ RC ] Why do Marxists and others obsess over secondary matters?

Ernie: Marx stood Hegel on his head; it is only fair that we stand Marx on his head. What determines value in an economy? Whatever labor and goods that are required to win the favors of the opposite sex. Since this will vary from one man to the next, one woman to the next, the economic

[RC] [ RC ] Analysis of USA vs China and future implications ECONOMICS

[Imprimis] How to Meet the Strategic Challenge Posed by China March 2018 • Volume 47, Number 3 • David P. Goldman David

[RC] Wall Street Journal -article about Easter

Wall Street Journal The Easter Effect and How It Changed the World The first Christians were baffled by what they called ‘the Resurrection.’ Their struggle to understand it brought about astonishing success for their faith [‘Resurrection of Christ’ by Sodoma (Giovanni Antonio Bazzi).]

[RC] [ RC ] Engaging Ideas

Ernie: The phrase "engaging ideas" is something I have used in the past; you made use of it in a recent post. Other people have also spoken those words at different times when discussing ideas they want to promote or to try and describe, say, a spirited discussion, a story of great interest,

[RC] Re: [ RC ] New Economics Needs a New Invisible Hand - Evonomics

Ernie: Good article. What is needs, though, is a good story line, some sort of narrative to make the ideas in it "real" in a tangible way. There are bits and pieces of a story in the essay, but something with flesh on its bones. But I agree with the main point: Design something and you

Re: [RC] 12 Things Everyone Should Understand About Tech – Humane Tech – Medium

Ernie: Terrific article; essential reading if you ask me. Expresses most of my reservations about tech over the past several years and adds a number of other considerations I had never thought about. Many thanks for sending the essay, very valuable. A few matters I have been thinking about

Re: [RC] Re: Is this the place for me?

Person: I hope you have an interest in Radical Centrism; I think it is safe to say that we would welcome a new perspective. FYI, in the past we have had discussions with a Taoist from Singapore who was active in our group for about 2 years, and there once was a Japanese-American Buddhist from

Re: [RC] Is this the place for me?

Buddhism and Radical Centrism Where to begin? The writer asked about my views and I am more than willing to discuss a range of ideas. But let me start with the subject of Buddhism, which the writer identifies with. Notwithstanding the fact that I am Christian and not in the least reluctant

[RC] TEST No Text

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[RC] Homosexuality in Brazil -the sickening story

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[RC] Re: [ RC ] History and the Bonfire of the Humanities | What good is history anyway?

Ernie: Terrific article; it is the sort of paper that should be discussed in an upper level seminar, the kind of essay that I remember we discussed in upper level seminars back in the years I was "in training" to become an historian. Will tell you one thing, I am eternally grateful for a

Re: [RC] Re: Objectivity [ RC ] Is Science a Social Construct?

r words, I think we are on the same page. Best wishes Billy R. --- From: Centroids <drer...@radicalcentrism.org> Sent: Friday, March 9, 2018 6:28 AM To: Dr.B. Karthik Navayan Cc: Billy Rojas; radicalcentrism@googlegr

Re: [RC] Re: Objectivity [ RC ] Is Science a Social Construct?

Dr. Navayan: I am gratified that you regard my comments about objectivity and subjectivity useful. Of course, feel free to make use of the material on your blog. May I ask the name of your blog? I'm curious and would like to visit your site. sincerely Billy Rojas

[RC] PHILOSOPHY [ RC ] Science, Religion, and Secularism, Taylor: A Secular Age (Part A)

Ernie: Pow! Terrific material. This fits in perfectly with a project for myself that I am starting to collect papers on, a project that looks closely at "revelation," "prophecy," and the meaning of "spirituality." First there are current projects to complete, and I don't expect to have

Re: [RC] Fwd: [FoRK] Science Wars: Is Science a Social Construct?, Women's Studies as Virus

Ernie: "For all their many flaws, I actually am grateful to the social constructivist for reminding us that we never know our own blind spots." For sure, point well taken. However, where I am these days is in full dudgeon against the extremes of subjectivisim. The valid insights of, say,

Re: [RC] Fwd: [FoRK] Science Wars: Is Science a Social Construct?, Women's Studies as Virus

Centroids: Not sure why this was called to my attention. Basically I agree with the video but also think that its message is so obviously true that discussion isn't necessary. Sort of like a discussion of whether the British were defeated at Yorktown. There is nothing to argue about. This

[RC] Re: [ RC ] The Rise of Virtual Citizenship - The Atlantic

Ernie: The question should also be: What should not change? As with other breathless forecasts the writer seems to assume that this innovation, because it currently exists, necessarily will continue to exist forever into the future. But will it? Granted some innovations, like Panamanian

[RC] Re: BLISS Muniversity Re: [ RC ] Re: Values Academies COMMENTS

o Colorado or Michigan or Louisiana or, , Montana. Billy --- From: Centroids <drer...@radicalcentrism.org> Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 1:39 PM To: Billy Rojas Cc: RadicalCentrism@googlegroups.com; Chris Hah

[RC] [ RC ] Re: Values Academies

entrism.org> Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 11:56 AM To: RadicalCentrism@googlegroups.com Cc: Chris Hahn; Billy Rojas Subject: Re: Values Academies Hi Billy, On Feb 11, 2018, at 11:45, Billy Rojas <1billyro...@buglephilosophy.com<mailto:1billyro...@buglephilosophy.com>> wrote: Where

[RC] Re: Values education [ RC ] Aptitude vs. Achievement / The Problem of Two Cultures

From: Chris Hahn <c...@2chahn.com> Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2018 8:25 AM To: RadicalCentrism@googlegroups.com Cc: Billy Rojas Subject: RE: Values education Re: [RC] [ RC ] Aptitude vs. Achievement / The Problem of Two Cultures Ernie, Take a

[RC] Re: [ RC ] Strive Talent pitches a new way to hire / Re-thinking higher ed

Ernie: For sure there is a serious problem with financing higher ed; Strive Talent is intended to address that issue and just maybe it does. The problem concerns the purposes of education. Strive assumes that its all about good jobs; end of story. Where is education-for-the-whole person

Re: [RC] [ RC ] Aptitude vs. Achievement / The Problem of Two Cultures

tional facilitation. I wouldn’t trade this for a quick-track-to-a-well-paying-job approach, but I certainly understand the arguments in favor of such a pathway. Chris From: radicalcentrism@googlegroups.com [mailto:radicalcentrism@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Billy Rojas Sent:

[RC] [ RC ] Aptitude vs. Achievement / The Problem of Two Cultures

The Problem of Two Cultures In my youth the "problem of two cultures" was understood as the humanities vs the sciences. Today the problem seems to be Silicon Valley vs Main Street, or Silicon Valley vs College Town. We finally have entered a long overdue time of techlash. Not that

Re: [RC] Defining Evil Re: Reflections on Reality

ry 5, 2018 12:25 PM To: Billy Rojas Cc: RadicalCentrism@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [RC] Defining Evil Re: Reflections on Reality Hi Billy, Sent from my iPhone On Feb 4, 2018, at 23:12, Billy Rojas <1billyro...@buglephilosophy.com<mailto:1billyro...@buglephilosophy.com>> wrote: Fo

Re: [RC] Defining Evil Re: Reflections on Reality

whatever forms it takes. Billy -- From: Centroids <drer...@radicalcentrism.org> Sent: Sunday, February 4, 2018 10:06 PM To: RadicalCentrism@googlegroups.com Cc: Billy Rojas Subject: Re: [RC] Defining Evil Re: Reflections on Reality

Re: [RC] Defining Evil Re: Reflections on Reality

From: Billy Rojas Sent: Sunday, February 4, 2018 1:42 AM To: Centroids: The Center of the Radical Centrist Community Cc: Billy Rojas Subject: Re: [RC] Defining Evil Re: Reflections on Reality Ernie: Fair question; I will give it a try. But it must be said

Re: [RC] Defining Evil Re: Reflections on Reality

Ernie: Fair question; I will give it a try. But it must be said that your 3 -part 'definition' of evil mystifies me. It is an abstraction that, as I see it, misses the character of actual evil. I start with the treatment of evil in the Bible. It is concrete, it is vivid, it cites specifics,

Re: [RC] Amazon Health >>> Reflactions on Reality

Reflections on Reality It must be nice to live in a world where evil never needs to be confronted and defeated. Alas, that is not the world I live in. To be sure, like Chris, I moved to a location where, in fact, confronting evil is not an obvious everyday need. Eugene is, in many ways,

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