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Toxic Memes

English - Memes, Singularity, Liberatarianism
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Toxic Memes · 3M ago

How to enjoy shark fin soup with a clear conscience

I was offered some shark fin soup last week at a Chinese New Year celebration. I found the soup rather bland but unlike some of the guests at my table, I did not see any reason to be upset at … Continue reading →
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Toxic Memes · 3M ago

Cuban American hardliners don’t know how to fight communism

Another Florida primary election, another opportunity for Republicans to pander to anti-Castro sentiment among bitter Cuban Americans. Mitt Romney and Newt Gringrich are chasing the votes of Miami hardliners who are still angry about losing their assets to the Castro … Continue reading →
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Toxic Memes · 10M ago

Quotes from The Rational Optimist

I wanted to share with everyone my favorite exceprts from the excellent new book by Matt Ridley, which debunks a lot of toxic memes that run in the press these days. Many people call me cynical or pessimistic, but Mr. Ridley managed to make me feel like an optimist in a crowd of doomsayers. See [...
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Toxic Memes · 10M ago

Quotes from The Rational Optimist

I wanted to share with you my favorite excerpts from the excellent new book by Matt Ridley, which debunks a number of toxic memes popular in the press these days. Many people call me cynical or pessimistic, but this book … Continue reading →
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Toxic Memes · 11M ago

Speedy Road to Nowhere (by T.A.)

Back when I didn’t need the legroom, Daddy always flew me First Class. This spoiled childhood spent in the first three rows left irremediable marks: to this day, even though I now mostly turn right into No Class at boarding, … Continue reading →
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Toxic Memes · 11M ago

The Education of a Libertarian, by Christine L.

As some of you may know, I’ve stolen the title from Peter Thiel. While Peter Thiel despairs in politics as he doesn’t believe democracy is compatiable with freedom while looking for escape in the utopian cyberspace. I am afraid he … Continue reading →
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Toxic Memes · 1Y ago

Friday nights in Singapore

Expat “talent” fills the glass towers of Singapore. Ambitious foreigners that moved in from the other side of the planet to reap the rewards of a low-tax, no-trouble economy. Economic hit men on the run who only look back to … Continue reading →
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Toxic Memes · 1Y ago

2011 Horrorscope

CAPRICORN [December 22–January 19] Has your social agenda felt uninspiring in the past few months? It may be because you have been unconsciously shunning those who happen to have more personality than you do. As the New Year begins, make … Continue reading →
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Toxic Memes · 1Y ago

Lessons from the Dodo on solitude

In his story of the Dodo’s Tale, Richard Dawkins talks about how a species (and indirectly a gene pool) can go from prospering to extinction if kept in a closed ecosystem (e.g. in an island). The Dodo is the story … Continue reading →
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Toxic Memes · 1Y ago

Fairtrade Promotes Consumerism by Alleviating Guilt

I once met a charming young American lady in Vietnam. Her family was originally Vietnamese and had emigrated to California before she was born; and they had prospered there, building a booming business in office furniture. Before joining Law School, … Continue reading →
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