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I'm trying to cultivate a love of routine. I worry that my days are rushing ahead too quickly and I think that better organisation might get better value out of them.
This routine includes browsing (not just for that) the internet for interesting discussions. Atheist Nexus is one of the havens where I know that the one topic you won't have to fight for is the usefulness of the scientific method in helping you answer, or at least understand, pretty much any question you throw at it.…
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I've been struggling to think what annoys me more about the whole St Paul's/Protesters saga. The reporting by the BBC, the Church's bizarre conceit or the Tories' response and the Lib Dems' lack of one. At every turn, the protesters have behaved correctly. Their message is what many of us, who sat cross legged in front of the local vicar at school, were assured was Jesus' message. Remember all that stuff about why the fat camel couldn't find heaven in a big pile…
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Imagine that you build a robot and programme it with all the same inputs that people have nowadays then weight the inputs for selfish gene vehicles; greatest benefit at lowest cost.
2.1 million, thefts, robberies and crimes against vehicles were reported in 10/11. 221,000 were charged. The home office reported that about 77% are convicted. The maximum sentence is 7 years for theft, so we’ll assume 3.5 years as the likely sentence.
So if you’re a thief and…
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Sentient Biped said… Baking is very comforting. Most of my bake ware is from estate sales and second hand places. The mixing bowls, measuring cups, and cutting boards are from the 60s and 70s. I think it's partly that's what I grew up with. Much better than the new stuff. Even my partner is getting into making casseroles, cakes, and cookies. It gives me healthier stuff to take to work for lunch, too.
Im kind of glad the discussions led to looking for scholarly papers. There is more out there than I thought. It's cool to think about how clever some of the thinking is now. The simplistic ideas of the past are giving way to a more thoughtful and scientific approach.
Sentient Biped said… thank you! I've been promising the kitchen to my partner for 10 years. We bought this old house (old by American standards - build in 64) basically abandoned, no fixtures, not even light bulbs, but the structure is old growth, heavy timbers. For the kitchen we tore out 2 walls, and had to put a beam in the ceiling to give more roof support in case of earthquake. It's basically a "great room" concept, kitchen and dining rooms all as one room, although our living room is still more or less separate. This is very gay of me, but I love this kitchen. Cooking is so much more fun. And we are eating healthier. I am baking all of the time.
Laura said…
Dr. Terence Meaden said… Hello Darren and welcome to this rational world of Internet atheism. This is a haven of truth and peace, far from the superstitions and fictional god of the masses.
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Terence (English too; from Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire)Hey Darren,
Thanks for friending me. Good to meet you...happy to get up with another free thinker!!!
Talk to you soon,
Kim
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Dominic Florio said… Hi Darren,
Thanks so much for the friend request. Looking forward to getting to know you better.
Dom Florio
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