Tag Archives: Stupidity

The Efficient-World Hypothesis

Posted on March 21, 2014 by thevenerablecorvex

I have many vices, but a belief in the Just-World Hypothesis is not one of them. I do not personally believe that there is any moral order to either nature of history*, and indeed, I am of the impression that … Continue reading →

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Am I Being Stupid?

Posted on July 13, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

One of the things that first attracted me to the Space Studies Program was its inter-disciplinarity. I liked the idea on paper, but in practice I figured that it would be lip-service and that the bulk of the program would … Continue reading →

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Disqualifying Terms

Posted on March 15, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

There are certain words and phrases whose use in an unironic or non-critical context will immediately stop me from taking the author’s argument seriously. A partial list is presented as follows: “Politically Correct:” This is almost always used as a … Continue reading →

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The Stupidest Arguments I Have Ever Heard

Posted on February 20, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

I should be preparing for my defense, but honestly, I feel like I would be ready to go right now if I had to do so, and endlessly rehashing the same information is hurting my brain. So instead, I’m going … Continue reading →

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Amoral Karma

Posted on February 6, 2013 by thevenerablecorvex

I have a very simple policy towards other people’s religions, which is much the same as the policy that I have towards other people’s sex lives: that is to say that I regard them as being deeply personal, and so … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney, the “G”OP and the Perils of Living in a Fantasy World

Posted on November 7, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

I was pleased to learn last night that Barack Obama had scored re-election as President of the United States. Alot of people seem to be treating this as if it’s some kind of shock or upset, in spite of the … Continue reading →

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The Way That It Doesn’t Work

Posted on October 3, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

Is there anyone who seriously disagrees that the “friend argument” is rubbish? This, for the untutoured, is when someone attempts to extract themselves from accusations of bigotry by claiming that “some of their best friends” belong to the category in … Continue reading →

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Could This Possibly Be Authentic?

Posted on September 29, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

This Comedy Central video has been making the rounds amongst my friends. The woman it depicts is, ostensibly, a Republican party strategist by the name of Noelle Nikpour. Now, I have very little faith in the basic scientific literacy of … Continue reading →

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The Stupidest Argument Against Transgenderism

Posted on September 4, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

…is the same thing as the stupidest argument against anything else: ie, ‘it runs contrary to God’s plan.’ Someone ought to explain this to the hicks in this comments section. To be perfectly honest, I’m rather unconcerned about God’s opinion … Continue reading →

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Sally Ride Shirked Her Cookie-Baking, Baby-Making Duties By Living an Exciting Life

Posted on July 31, 2012 by thevenerablecorvex

Sometimes, in the dark fringes of the Internet, I will encounter something of such unspeakable, singular stupidity that I will have no choice but to simply wave my hand and dismiss it as parody. And then there are times when … Continue reading →

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