Links that make you a better person

January 26, 2008

I have decided that the goal of this blog (at least for the time being) is promoting more intelligent procrastination. In that spirit, I will share links that help me procrastinate more effectively.

Edge releases an annual “World Question” along with answers from myriad distinguished intellectuals. My favorite response to this year’s question, “What have you changed your mind about?,” is from Charles Sheife, who argues that there is a conflict between science and democratic ideals.

Does tolerance impede the intellectual progress of society? Would this undermine the Millian defense of a “free market of ideas”?

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One Response to “Links that make you a better person”

  1. ryan91236 said:

    Apr 11, 08 at 6:46 am

    No freaking way. I?m absolutely disagreeing. Next time when you post something think about reaction of readers.

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