sean-king (69)in #freedom • 6 years agoOn Freedom and (Un)Happiness“Freedom is slavery” —George Orwell As a libertarian, one of my highest values, perhaps my very highest value, is…sean-king (69)in #philosophy • 6 years agoReasonable Minds Can Differ, and That’s OkayOne of the first things you learn in law school is the idea that reasonableness is a range, usually a broad one. Only…sean-king (69)in #politics • 6 years agoThe Demise of the American LeftThe American Left is in shambles. Many on the Left believe that blowback against Trump’s “craziness” makes retaking…sean-king (69)in #feminism • 6 years agoOn Masculinity and It’s DeclineSome insist that the world currently suffers from an excess of masculinity. But...is this really true? And, if there…sean-king (69)in #life • 6 years agoOn IntuitionLearning to distinguish true intuition from the ego’s BS is an incredibly nuanced skill that the vast majority don’t…sean-king (69)in #life • 6 years agoOn Confirmation Bias and How to Avoid ItAll cognitive biases are difficult to manage because they are, for the most part, unconscious. One of the most…sean-king (69)in #cryptocurrency • 6 years agoAre “Immutable” Blockchains Actually More Corruptible?sean-king (69)in #life • 6 years agoDo You Want to Be Powerful or Empowered (Because You Can’t Have Both)?“The best revenge is living well”, someone once said. So well, I might add, that one does not even think of her…sean-king (69)in #cryptocurrency • 6 years agoI'm waiting for someone to eventually challenge cryptocurrency regulations on free speech grounds using something like the argument I made below in my formal comments opposing New York's "bitlicense" regulation.FROM MY FORMAL BITLICENSE COMMENTS: Before getting into the details of your proposed regulations, and suggesting…sean-king (69)in #life • 6 years ago“If only”“If only” may be two of the most dangerous words in the English language. I spent much of my 30s burdened by “if…sean-king (69)in #life • 6 years agoPerspectives on Progress, Continued—The EnvironmentIt’s become common in some circles to blame the very technological advances that have indisputably improved both…sean-king (69)in #feminism • 6 years agoWith Great Responsibility Once Came Great PrivilegeWe’ve all heard the saying that “with great privilege comes great responsibility”, and it’s undoubtedly true, or at…sean-king (69)in #life • 6 years agoMore Perspectives on ProgressYesterday we saw how GDP per capita has improved over the centuries and accelerated dramatically after The…sean-king (69)in #life • 6 years agoPerspective on Progress (Continued)Last week we saw how life spans all over the world have improved dramatically and consistently over thousands of years…sean-king (69)in #life • 6 years agoOn the Respective Roles of Intuition and ReasonI’ve been having interesting conversations with friends lately on the respective role and value of intuition versus…sean-king (69)in #life • 6 years agoPerspective on Progress, Part 3One factor that clearly impacts our quality of life is the cost of living, and especially the cost of the basics for…sean-king (69)in #life • 6 years agoPerspective on Progress, Part 2In my post yesterday we saw how much human life expectancy has improved over the centuries. From less than 30 years…sean-king (69)in #life • 6 years agoPerspective on Progress, Part 1Yesterday I asked for everyone’s feedback regarding measures or indicators of human wellbeing. While it’s difficult…sean-king (69)in #life • 6 years agoThoughts on the Class of 2018, and A Question for ReadersThis weekend I attended my niece’ s high school graduation in Knoxville, Tennessee. I suppose it’s a testament to my…sean-king (69)in #life • 6 years agoStretchA good goal is like a strenuous exercise - it makes you stretch. —Mary Kay Ash Photos by me. Subject: @steemed-open