A discussion of unanchored backward chaining. Originally posted on Quora, but I have since been banned. « Continue »
Unanchored Backward Chaining
Burden of Proof: “Negative Claims”
There is a logical fallacy that only positive (claims of existence) require burden of proof. But that cannot be further from the truth.« Continue »
Richard Dawkins and the Probability of an Intelligent God
One of the arguments that Richard Dawkins uses against the existence of god is the claim that it is improbable that an intelligent being could come into existence, without evolution. But is that true?« Continue »
What is Life: An Alternative Approach
What is life? You would think that a biologist would be able to tell you the answer. After all, that’s their field of study.« Continue »
Rights, an Update
Are personal rights a myth? A fairytale? Is it true that you have no true freedom, that you only have temporary privileges that you enjoy until someone tells you to stop enjoying them? This is definitely a philosophy that is prevalent among the supporters of authoritarian government. However is this rational?« Continue »