BaalChatzaf Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 On eugenics, read the review of Zubrin's excellent book, "Merchants of Despair," the second one in this double book review. (Read the first review as well!)He is dead on right about the eco-phreaks and wrong about going to Mars at this time. We need to develop better propulsion systems first.Ba'al Chatzaf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroljane Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Dear Sirs and Masdam, we are students of Russia very interesting in your ideas of I. Kant, we think Da! -Pyotr Nyet! - Evgeni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Stuart Kelly Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Concerning "don't give a crap," as I've noted on another thread, I find it odd that folks here on OL have started to comment on whether or not they think a topic should be commented on!Ed,I find it odd, too.I apologize.Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hudgins Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 No need to apologize Michael. A nice thing about an open discussion board like yours is that individuals can express their opinions and others can judge whether those opinions--and perhaps the individuals!--are silly or not.On some other boards--can't remember whether it's occurred to me here--I'll post something, try to respond to interesting comments or valid criticisms, usually ignore silly ones, and then not return to the website for a week or two, very busy with other matters, Then I'll find someone has posted "So, Hudgins is ignoring my takedown of him! Here's sacred! He's defeated!" No, I have a life and do more than debate silly people online!Anyway, I'll be working on more commentaries and rest assured they'll find their way to objectivistliving.com! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroljane Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I am very glad that everybody does not ignore silly comments, otherwise I would post almost entirely in vain.To dismiss as silly comments that are essentially serious, on however minor a point, is something different though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moralist Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I find the mixture of input here to be delightful. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDS Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 And don't forget that persnickety Old Fart Immanuel Kant who started it all.David,Another case where I don't feel sure if I'm understanding your intent.I think you're gently mocking, yes?EllenYes. Why do you consistently underestimate my willingness to mock?**I am gently mocking here as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrell Hougen Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 No need to apologize Michael. A nice thing about an open discussion board like yours is that individuals can express their opinions and others can judge whether those opinions--and perhaps the individuals!--are silly or not.Hi Ed,I've been rushing to your defense because I think your articles are timely and appropriate and I appreciate the fact that you post them here. However, you're not making my task any easier by engaging in personal attacks on your opponents, whether they did them first or not. I don't think it reflects well on you or the Atlas Society.Darrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroljane Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 I find it odd that Ed finds it odd that TAS-approved topic choices are questioned on Objectivist websites. I admire the forbearance he has shown to the Soloists who regularly lambaste him on this subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samson Corwell Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Ed, My apologies that my first comment came off as dismissive. That wasn't my intention. I only meant to give an anecdote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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