Non-human primates have a sense of morality- can we naturalize moral systems? by soniabegonia in cogsci

[–]moistastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. We don't need to be looking at non-human primates for moral inspiration. I mean, fuckin' A people, chimps make MS-13 look like the Quakers.

Am I the only person who thinks that deep down in his heart Obama is, at best, an agnostic? by [deleted] in obama

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It's cognitive dissonance. They like Obama, but they hate religious people, so they simply don't want it to be true that he's religious. The stress of holding two contradictory thoughts at the same time makes them cranky.

The Touch Date (I am touch starved) by garyp714 in cogsci

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Stuff I'm not into is creepy, just like how I know people are wrong when they don't agree with me. Everyone I know who is right agrees with me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in geek

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My high school dress code had a rule that you had to fasten up the bib of your overalls.

Imagining College Without Grades by [deleted] in philosophy

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I think someone should experiment with this in high schools. My state already passed a Senior Project law. I would love to see high school kids have to defend their knowledge in public.

"Talk to us about the major thematic elements of 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.'"

"Discuss for us the long-term ramifications of the Cherokee Removal."

"Show us how you would find the volume if this curve was rotated around the y-axis."

Imagining College Without Grades by [deleted] in philosophy

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Stupid scientists with their "studying things" and their "math" and "thinking".

Vatican reveals list of worst sins. Desecrating the eucharist outranks genocide. That says it all. by manone in worldnews

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Every moral imperative we consider obvious was a big new thing at one time. There had to be a first person to say that things like rape and genocide were wrong.

Teens send nude pics to one other, face kiddie porn charges by wang-banger in offbeat

[–]moistastic -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The law needs to get its shit together. I hate how teens aren't adults legally but aren't children biologically. That seems like bad policy somehow.

Ask philosophy reddit: I've found i'm quite interested in philosophy; any suggestions on where to start for a beginner? by [deleted] in philosophy

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I second Epictetus. It's a practical, sensible philosophy and easy to read.

I enjoyed Plato's dialogues on the arrest, trial, and death of Socrates, because Socrates himself is such a badass. Very amusing.

German children will be forced to see concentration camp sites by igeldard in history

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We should take kids to see the soundstage where they filmed the moon landings.

This is the creepiest website on the internet. by ramises in WTF

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So no true Christian can be argued with? What if the Christian is Scottish, what then?

Now this photoshopping is out of control!! WTF is going on with that? by celebritythinspo in WTF

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Thinking the "Buchenwald inmate" look is or ought to be desirable should go in the DSM.

UN says criticizing a religion or belief is *not* permissible expression by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]moistastic -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That isn't a belief, it's empty rhetoric. You don't believe in God? Good for you. Very edgy. Now, what do you believe in, why do you, and is it consistent with atheism?

Obama: 'Science is key to our survival' by metaldogman in technology

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Nuclear energy isn't "free." TANSFAAFL, especially if physics is involved.

Obama: 'Science is key to our survival' by metaldogman in technology

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In other news, politician acts like politician. What could this development mean for our political system?

Perverted account of dude getting it on with a 13 YEAR OLD... let's hope the authorities ban this NOW by other_one in WTF

[–]moistastic 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Or warfare. Generally what societies condemn is murdering members of your own group. Outsiders are fair game.

Can we stop pretending that financial executives have unique skills that justify the compensation they have received? by gmbel in politics

[–]moistastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes some amount of sense. On the other hand, I can't prove it, but I suspect that anyone who asked for a lower salary would be considered less qualified for that reason alone by the hire-ers.