Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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(The GiveWell Blog) GiveWell donors supported more than direct delivery: AMF and new net research
Supporters of the Against Malaria Foundation in recent years may have had even more impact than they expected. The Against Malaria Foundation (AMF) is a GiveWell top charity because we believe its program to distribute insecticide-treated nets prevents people from dying of malaria. AMF-supported net distributions are incredibly cost-effective; we estimate that a $2,000-3,000 donation…
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(Pixie Trix Comix) Pixie Trix Comix – Not on his radar
New comic!Today’s News:
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on Coronavirus Diary (42): Should the Parks Be Closed in Jersey? by jizrakhiabeaubrun
The argument you have put together was strong and has changed my view on the situation in topic. As you did begin with your long history of altercations with the cops, which most were taken place in local parks; you have put that aside to agree that th…
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(QC RSS) Don’t Interrupt Her
Let her finish!!
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on Should Anyone Ever Kill Anyone Who Violates Stay-at-Home Orders? by Irfan Khawaja
In reply to sean samis. Thanks for your comment. I guess I wouldn’t take such a severe line on the motivations behind libertarianism. I was more sympathetic to libertarianism than I now am, and know libertarians who are motivated by a genuine des…
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on Thoughts and Prayers for Donald Trump by sean samis
I like the concept of a Prayer of Execration; and so long as it calls only on God to act; there’s no legal impediment. And to Mr Long: 1. If libel laws were generally enforceable, the New York Times would be out of business. 2. The New York Times…
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on Should Anyone Ever Kill Anyone Who Violates Stay-at-Home Orders? by sean samis
Sigh. I’ve been commenting to another at BHL that “libertarianism makes the sociopath king.” This story and the replies to it just confirm that in my mind. You have my sincere sympathy, Irfan. Let’s be clear about something: the…
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(Policy of Truth) Coronavirus Diary (50): Rob Roberts, Glen Ridge PD
I was stunned to discover that an old friend and neighbor, Rob Roberts, is struggling for life–discovered it by accident while scrolling through the news last night (here’s a story in USA Today). Apparently, he suffered cardiac arrest while convalescing at home after a diagnosis of COVID-19. My thoughts are with his wife and the…
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( Comments for Policy of Truth ) Comment on Coronavirus Diary (45): Dave Jarvis, RIP by Coronavirus: Some Personal Impacts | Khawaja’s Phil 250 Blog
[…] are two of the people I mentioned in class today. The first was Dave Jarvis, who worked in the Lodi cafeteria. The other is a friend and one-time neighbor of mine, Rob […] LikeLike
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(QC RSS) Crisis Management
I mean, maybe
Got any book recommendations?