There is no single task in making a pencil that requires rocket science, but there are lots of tasks that require the opportunity to do something in an optimum return situation. A lone pencil maker would have to switch jobs and be proficient in each. But in the real world it is not practical for the person who harvests the wood to also fashion the lead and to formulate the paint and affix the eraser.
Tag: humanity
Roll Your Window Down
These glass bubbles are nice for comfort, but they’re terrible for letting us experience the thrill of movement and travel. If we want the full thrill of travel, we (from time to time) need what motorcyclists take for granted: wind, sun, air. We need to let the untamed outside world touch us.
How to Irritate People
I know, they are supposed to be enlightened ways to communicate, but… the Socratic Method, E-Prime, and Nonviolent Communication (NVC), are all good ways to piss off the people you use them on. I mean, look what happened to Socrates!
Are Incestuous Relationships Criminal?
Daughter who was adopted away sought her parents, and later started a sexual relationship with her biological father, got married, had a baby. Was a crime committed?
Parental Sacrifices, Liberty, Dreamers, & Life Choices (36m) – Editor’s Break 055
Editor’s Break 055 has Skyler giving his commentary on the following topics: Super Bowl LII, what sacrifices parents should make for their children, liberty as a social environmental condition, Dreamers’ parents and challenging jurisdiction, making memorable life choices, and more.
The Church of America
“Perhaps we should read the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause — ‘Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion’ — not as a mandated separation of religion and state but as a non-compete clause.”
I, Protector
If we place our protection in the charge of sophisticated and powerful machinery (aka government and police states), above any individual autonomy and discretion, we will allow ourselves to become dominated by self-created protection systems.
You’ll Have to Relearn Most Life Lessons
There are about as many life lessons out there as there are lives (and opportunities to screw them up). But there is one lesson that is common enough to all of them.
I’m Offensive, Not Offended
I recently attended a social event. I know– I can hardly believe it myself. But I had a lot of fun. One of the activities was a game of Cards Against Humanity. Before the game started, someone was concerned about me, asking if I’m easily offended.
#NotMe
Have I been victimized? Of course. Sometimes, badly. But I moved on. I don’t dwell on it, and I absolutely refuse to get any part of my identity from it. To want to revel in past victimization is a serious weakness of character, if you ask me!