Monthly Archives: January 2013
Zeno’s Paradox of the Tortoise and Achilles
A paradox is a statement that, despite sound reasoning from acceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that is contradictory. For instance, “I always tell a lie” is a paradox because if it is true, it must be false. Zeno of … Continue reading
Part 1 Media Bias: Liberal or Conservative
A friend just emailed me the following video. It’s yet another allegation that the media is liberal and that the conservative world view can’t get a fair shake. Frankly, don’t watch it. It’s a guaranteed waste of time but if … Continue reading
Difference Between Liberals and Conservatives
By most accounts, the polarization of Congress is at an all-time high. If you’re a generation Y’er like me, you’ve witnessed an increase in lawmakers voting along party lines, making the debate over issues fervently one-dimensional. The Atlantic Wire provides … Continue reading
Viewpoint Terrace 