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Undemonstrative Happiness
From the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: “Classical Foundationalism holds that there are two kinds of belief: basic beliefs and non-basic beliefs. The basic beliefs are rational even when not held on the basis of other beliefs, whereas non-basic beliefs are … Continue reading
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Happiness in Reverse
It took one week for Donald Trump to do something stupid. Against all counsel, (because he did not seek any), he spread his new wings, flew past conventional process, and from 10,000 feet shat on the U.S. Constitution, creating confusion … Continue reading
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Happiness at a Crossroads
February 1, 2017. For a few months now… Until last night… Once or (maybe) twice a week, it was like a single live wire, bare at the end, and one or two or three quick jabs as if the voltage … Continue reading
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Studying Happiness
According to a study comparing blackbirds residing in a city and those living in the country, an ornithologist has “found that city birds start their workdays earlier and their biological clocks tick faster. Just like their human counterparts, they adopt … Continue reading
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Exclusive Happiness
This week I completed some required diversity training at my workplace. One topic was inclusion. One slide said, “Inclusion means ensuring that all members of society have equivalent access and opportunities in life.” A noble thought. The slide went on … Continue reading
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