@matthewlewis
Active 4 years, 7 months ago-
ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 1 month ago
J.C. Maxwell, I presume. -
ML light posted an update 5 years, 1 month ago
Have we learned nothing from the psychological effects of not only the “like” button but the “dislike” button? All I can ask is… Why? Please feel free to “like” or “dislike” this comment as I’m currently in my psychological happy place.
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ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 1 month ago
“Fear not and Think not! Consensus equals Truth!” I imagine this being chanted again and again… -
ML light posted an update 5 years, 1 month ago
Grammar 101 for the day: “Sex” is a distinction between animals; “Gender” is a distinction between nouns.🖖
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Just a little anecdote…whenever I have to fill out a form and it asks me for my “gender”, I ALWAYS cross out the word “gender” and write “sex” above it. The question they are asking is simply wrong. I am not a noun today and an adjective tomorrow (although I have plenty of adjectival ranting I could do on these language technicians), and…
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I go a step further. When it asks for race I cross them all off and write “human.”
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I thought I was the only one having a problem with that. I go a step further and cross out the question and options and write Man.
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ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 1 month ago
What is “tricky” about the Frankfurt School is that their critiques were often quite apt (e.g., fascism, power and the authorizers of power, high/mid/low culture, social construction, economics, Hegel, Marx, etc.) Their intellectual capacity was obviously profound, this cannot be denied. Marcuse, for example, may have been cynical, even psy…[Read more] -
ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 2 months ago
When I think of The Frankfurt “School” I always think of who was likely their Patron Saint, Antonio Gramsci. Gramsci is the true root of what we now call, “Cultural Marxism”.-
… we also shouldn’t forget that many streams flow into the river of our most recent unpleasantness … even something like disagreements concerning the foundations of mathematics … for a quick and dirty account of such a thing see Vladimir Tasic’s – Mathematics and the Roots of Postmodern Thought, Oxford University Press, 2001.
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I am learning ideas can be quite toxic.
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ML light posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
Attention all book worms! Are there any “classical” dictionary recommendations out there?
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Hard copies of early 1970s (and older) multi-volume dictionaries published by Oxford University Press (OUP) and Cambridge University Press (CUP).
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… The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia (The 1901 Edition, 10 Vols.) and also
The Imperial Dictionary of the English Language (8 Vols.) 1896
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I second Diogenes on the multi-volume Oxford English Dictionary (the OUP dictionary he refers to, I’m assuming). It has long been considered the “gold standard,” or at least it was–I have no idea what kind of tinkering they’ve been up to in recent years. So early 1970s and older is good advice too.
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I am of the opinion one should hoard as many old, printed, dictionaries as is practical. If forced to decide between one or another, look up the word ‘gender’ — the way that definition is handled will tell you all you need to know.
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Funny–I was recently thinking, “Gee, with the way they’re changing definitions in real time, maybe I should get ahold of a printed copy of the next-to-latest edition of Webster’s.” I’ve got it on CD, but that’s not the same.
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ML light posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
In one of my books on grammar I found this, “Verbs function as the root of what’s called the predicate…” I then thought, “A state of Action Founded in the Subject.” And then, of course, I was reminded, yet again, of you know who… the olé Metaphor. Grammar, my truest foe, and greatest Love!
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ML light posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
Tighten those intellectual laces because these two are off to the races!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJug0s2u4w&t=4751s-
One of those… whoops, better back it up and think about that again, videos. Thanks, ML!
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ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 2 months ago
How Utop-ological of Them! -
ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 2 months ago
Dr. Saad is one of the greats!-
Good ML light,
His sarcasm and whip wit, is ‘killer’ across the board .
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ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 2 months ago
Well, that’s interesting. “Magnetic Current”. Enjoy!-
Dear ML light,
Thank you ever so much . . . I found it online in PDF version for whoever is interested in downloading and printing it like me . . .
( https://magneticuniverse.com/uploads/FileUpload/cf/9db98095b5ce01d2a0cb71886b1b9a.pdf )
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ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 2 months ago
This is such a great story that has largely been forgotten. I once found an old newspaper article that told a story of two children peering over Ed’s wall as he worked at his second site/home. They said he had a ice cream cone in his hand and was pointing it at the stone he was moving… Sumer, anyone? Supposedly, he stopped working during t…[Read more]-
Hey ML light,
Yes it is an amazing story, that’s make you want to find out the secrets behind the events. I’ve always been intrinsically drawn to such dynamic people, Ed was one Tesla was another. If i somehow had been given the opportunity to travel backwards (forwards, sideways, inverted or twisting) in time, it would be to them I’d…
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Good morning once again ML light,
Last night I had dreams of Ed’s castle, summer, children playing pirates and icrecream cones, somehow the seed of that pleasant scene was planted in my psyche from the exchange. Do you happen to have the title of Ed’s book on magnetism? Thank you in advance . . .
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Well, that’s interesting. “Magnetic Current”. Enjoy!
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Dear ML light,
Thank you ever so much . . . I found it online in PDF version for whoever is interested in downloading and printing it like me . . .
( https://magneticuniverse.com/uploads/FileUpload/cf/9db98095b5ce01d2a0cb71886b1b9a.pdf )
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ML light posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
It’s quite sad to see a “community of alternative thinking”, one that was remarkably non hostile, for the most part, become more and more closed and hostile by the day.
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Post a movie and forbid reviews? I used to tune into every episode when on Gaia TV, before they got busted. Now there’s a full length feature put out by an entertainment company. Cool.
Interesting narrative that collates much of the UFOolgy. stuff. David has fascinating delivery kind of hypnotic. -
I have offered my apologies to Dr. Farrell and I extend them to you all, as well.
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About what?
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“Attacking” someone on here who kept trying to get Dr. Farrell to answer something about a Blue Chicken video. I knew Dr. Farrell would never answer – he has discussed these people on Vid Chats for years and, as a Secret Space Program attendee – knew the group who spoke there would NEVER entertain these frauds at a REAL get together of…
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MMMMMM,,curious. I too have commented about certain BS conspiracy mongers. I find now the best thing to do about it is to put them on ignore,,like unruly children, hurt feelings ( theirs) or not. Rule of engagement = dont engage. They will either grow up or they wont,either way it’s not going to be my problem.
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I know I learned my lesson. Thanks, R.L.S.
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ML light posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=otsJno55J0g
One of my favorite climate researchers who always holds the discussion within the wider proportion of the facts. -
ML light posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WK4M9iJrgto
A very nice documentary on the great, Dr. Thomas Sowell. -
ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 2 months ago
Serious book. Well worth the slog through.-
So I hear, I’ll have to have a look see….. Mind you, it would appear we’re kinda LARPING that scenario right now..
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ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 2 months ago
Eric Weinstein and Glenn Beck.-
It is an excellent interview, well worth the time. Brilliant
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ML light posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago
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Eric Weinstein and Glenn Beck.
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It is an excellent interview, well worth the time. Brilliant
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Viewed their dialogue the other day. Quite impressed with the civility and respect they showed each other. Liked Eric’s description of libertarians, liberals and conservatives.
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ML light posted a new activity comment 5 years, 3 months ago
I certainly didn’t imply that, nor would I. There is plenty of blame to go around if that’s all you’re interested in. - Load More
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I didn’t cotton to the idea of being held accountable to locations. Because I could just hear the question, Where are you?
I didn’t even have a cell phone[still don’t].
A friend of mine’s girlfriend…
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Ironically it’s located by one of Utah’s major prisons. Whe…
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You left a similar comment like the one here today not too long ago when i posted a twitter link to Dr. Michael Burry’s post, if i remember correctly. That day your description was shorter when you spoke of not owning a mobile phone or having a social media account on any network. Today’s its mor…
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Learning never stops.
They’re moving more and more technology in place that is engineered for a few; at the expense of the many. The technological infrastructure is still the same as the old beast. But more wicked in its breath, depth and scope.
I’ll take any laughs I can get.
We’re surrounded by the joy of the living;…
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Hope you have been well and sorry for the late reply. I wanted to thank you even if that thank you is belated for what you wrote. I especially liked “I’ll take any laughs I can get.” it rings true and its something i keep telling myself lately. You are right, we are surrounded by the joy of the living, and yes Robert I pray d…
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Yes, thanks for reminding me of what it is that gives me strength in times where I’m tested.
And we are all tested in these times. I doubt many have survived to date; w/o “the evil:, represented by the covid1984 op, hitting very close to home.
I know its hit me several score.
I’ve always wondered how those in the past let it…
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Firstly Thank you, good morning and wish you a good start for the week. I haven’t read a good detective novel since “The Millennium Series” by the late Steig Larsson, i have a penchant for Nordic Noir. I bought the audiobook series last year narrated by Simon Vance which was a real unique treat as his absolutely fantastic as a…
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I hope you are well and sorry for the lateness in my response. Thank you for your uplifting comment and your simple reminder. It’s never too late to make a difference in first yourself and then in others. Learning with patience and persistence. All my best to you my friend as well.