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Delusions and Wiring
Some elements of human nature are hard-wired. Every generation comes up with the most stunning arrogance about how it has somehow discovered something new, by which human nature itself can be rewritten at will. Then, all it takes is some … Continue reading
I've Been Framed
As noted previously, dominance in Game is not about having total control over anyone else, but refusing to surrender control over yourself. In other words, you demand the freedom to be yourself. This assumes you’ve committed yourself to looking in … Continue reading
Fighting Cultural Mythology: Manhood
Let’s pick apart some folly. The ideal symbol of manhood is the shepherd, not the hunter or any other image. It has nothing to do with how he feels about the sheep. He sacrifices a significant chunk of himself to … Continue reading
Economic Equality Impossible
It is utterly impossible to have economic equality on any scale. That’s not because of the laws of economics, but because of the fallen nature of mankind. It is not possible for men to think their way to solutions which … Continue reading
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Seeking Romance, Part 2
By now, you should have understood this was mostly a joke. The whole point was to show what happens if people were actually honest about their personal ads. No one sets out to become disabled and poor; not even I … Continue reading
When Nice Is Wrong
He couldn’t think. There was an awful lot of noise in his head as he sprawled on his back. That back-elbow blow was vicious. Finally it all slowed down a bit as felt to see if any part of his … Continue reading
Spring Cleaning of the Soul
Eternity hopes you’ll spring. Being jumpy isn’t so good, but being ready to jump is. During my military service I never had a chance to experience a static line parachute drop. Let’s pretend someone decided I should do this, and … Continue reading
Blowing in the Wind or Blowing the Whistle
I’ve blown the whistle at times, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Try to understand, I wish harm to no one. At one time I suffered a bit of self-righteous pique, but it went away quickly enough. I … Continue reading
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Game Frame and Casual Social Encounters
I stood in front of the bookshelf at the thrift store, letting my gaze wander over the random titles. A fellow next to me crossed in front of me, offering the typical, “excuse me.” My response was, “You’re okay.” Then … Continue reading
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Fake Personality Inventories
Any personality inventory which forces you to make a false choice, or excludes your real choices, is fake — not just useless, but dangerous. One of the things I learned under Dr. Tom Yarbrough’s tutelage was never trust personality inventories. … Continue reading
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