JTOL0105 My Top 3 Biggest Pet Peeves
My top 3 biggest pet peeves when it comes to research, writing and journalism. This stuff will drive you crazy. [...]
My top 3 biggest pet peeves when it comes to research, writing and journalism. This stuff will drive you crazy. [...]
Part 1 is a YouTube video:https://youtu.be/BH5Oo5QhzfA The Young Turks made some interesting comments on Saturday Night Live's firing of their new conservative comedian Shane Gillis. Sean and I respond. Subscribe to Sean: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzzLIhDbFYU46T4VFBz_m_g Sean's Twitter: https [...]
Inequality: What Can Be Done? Inequality Part 3 This is a direct continuation of my past two posts on wealth inequality (in America). I discussed why it’s important to be skeptical of the data out there on wealth inequality, mainly due to the omission of data or the lack of detail when it’s presente [...]
Social issues with wealth gap, and wealth inequality, and discrimination? Let's solve this?! Part 1 - https://youtu.be/me4fL94yIqI Part 2 - https://youtu.be/7c7ccOHMK8o Topics covered include: If the data shows unequal outcomes, does that mean someone was being treated unfairly, independent of what [...]
"What Can Compare to Slavery, Right?" Inequality Part 2 I have argued that inequality is the natural state of human affairs and that people may want to combat it. I have also argued that combating inequality should be done in ways that do not infringe on the freedom and agency of others. I specifica [...]
In the world there is inequality between nations and within nations, between states, between different age cohorts, between individuals in a classroom, individuals within a family...
Just the tip... of the non-existent iceberg. Some not so important things about some of the biggest debates in our times. There are some seriously great research links below, also. How data on income inequality and the wealth gap often misses key components to the argument at hand. How data tells a [...]
In the world there is inequality between nations and within nations, between states, between different age cohorts, between individuals in a classroom, individuals within a family... Also available as a podcast. Search for Just Thinking Out Loud in your favorite podcast directory. Photo credit backg [...]
My thoughts on the absolute insanity and twisted logic behind Affirmative Action programs, from an angle you may not have heard before. Sydney University Lowers Entry Bar for Female Engineering Students https://www.sbs.com.au/news/after-more-female-engineering-and-it-students-sydney-university-lower [...]
Why I like Koffee and the impact she may be having on Jamaican society and culture. The music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUUNMri9GAoH2PiXCQJ6aWwhttps://www.originalkoffee.com/ Also available as a podcast. Search for Just Thinking Out Loud in your favorite podcast directory. ********Ways to Su [...]