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Monthly Archives: February 2011
The Death of Convention and Orthodoxy
Adults are not herd creatures; children are. To the degree you embrace conformity, to that degree you have unfinished business in your process of maturation. A godly, spiritual society of mature humans would be nearly shapeless in its diversity and … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, government, mysticism, resistance
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You May Be a Computer Elitist Snob
I love people. They are far more important to me than anything else on this plane of existence. When complete strangers ask me to help with their computers, I’m glad for the chance to do something good for another human. … Continue reading
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Tagged computers, linux, oppression, psychology
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Open Source GUIs Are Awful
I’ve been studying this pretty closely for about fifteen years now, and I find the development of the Open Source GUI, particularly on Linux, is really depressing. I no longer suggest Linux to folks because I care too much about … Continue reading
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Tagged computers, culture, linux, windows
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Stuxnet: Propaganda Coup from the Ashes of Failure
I’ve been watching the news about the Stuxnet worm, as a lot people have. On the one hand, it seemed to have been a really fine design, say some. But others said it was full of flaws, when you really … Continue reading
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Tagged computers, government, oppression, propaganda
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The Sin of Expertise
Recognition as an expert may well be a primary justification for rejecting someone’s advice. While I admit to the iconoclastic urge, such is not the controlling factor. It’s a symptom. That urge is derived from experience. Having confronted so many … Continue reading
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Happy Fantasies of Material Prosperity
It’s not really new, but I wanted to propose a thought experiment. Go to any of several high technology gadget reviewing websites, like ZDNet, CNet, Ars Technica, etc. Look at discussions about, say the Windows 8 roadmap, or the plans … Continue reading
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Tagged economics, government, propaganda, resistance, survival
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Rebellion versus Revolution: Two Wrongs Make Nothing Right
The only statement which seems unfailing in this world: “This too shall change.” There are changes in our world. What we have in all these mass uprisings is mostly rebellion. A revolution implies a radical change in government, but most … Continue reading
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Tagged government, law, oppression, resistance
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Debian Squeeze: Browser Wars
All browsers suck. Some suck less than others, but none of them are actually good. (Note the sarcasm warning.) I’ve been testing and tweaking the various graphical browsers available for Debian Squeeze: Iceweasel, Epiphany, Iceape, Opera and Google Chrome. The … Continue reading
The Limits of Knowing
Can you know the nature of anything on this plane of existence? The ultimate sin of Western Civilization is the obsession with being and doing. The nature of something — being — is not within our grasp, because none of … Continue reading
Civility: The Slavery of Coercion
I want you to be free. I cannot do it for you; my path is not yours. But I can tell you where it is and let you find it on your own. When you place reins or chains upon … Continue reading