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Ideologues
Posted on June 2, 2020 by Alex V. Weir
I just stumbled across a quote that perfectly captures the disdain I have for ideologues. Morality is always removed from moralizers. Though philosophers engage in rhetoric – Rhetoriticians are not philosophers. “After communists, most of all I hate anti-communists.” – Sergei Dovlatov, Soviet dissident.… Continue Reading “Ideologues”
Category: Alex Weir, Philosophy, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: Anticommunism, Communism, Sergei Dovaltov
Thoughts on Depression
Posted on May 25, 2020 by Alex V. Weir
I offer some suggestions on dealing with the blues. An offering called forth by the disheartening rate of suicides we’re seeing during the Coronavirus lockdown. Enjoy this post? Consider helping cover web hosting costs, and legitimizing my carpal tunnel by donating to my Paypal.
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Coping, Depression, health, Ideas, Life, Lifestyle, Lockdown, Mental Health, strategies, Wellness
TFS 59 – Scott Adams’s Bil Keane Epiphany And My Problem With Shrinks
Posted on May 18, 2020 by Alex V. Weir
I discuss problems with seeing your comments, a recent Scott Adams video, and a few other odds and ends. Scott Adam’s Vid – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWN4PCgPv08&t=837s My Essay – https://fractaljournal.com/2020/05/18/scott-adamss-bil-keane-epiphany-and-my-problem-with-shrinks-an-essay/ Enjoy this post? Consider helping cover web hosting costs, and legitimizing my carpal tunnel by donating… Continue Reading “TFS 59 – Scott Adams’s Bil Keane Epiphany And My Problem With Shrinks”
Category: Alex Weir, Humor, Philosophy, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Art, Bil Keane, Creativity, Jordan B Peterson, Scott Adams, Shrinks, Tim Pool
Scott Adams’s Bil Keane Epiphany and My Problem With Shrinks (An Essay)
Posted on May 18, 2020 by Alex V. Weir
In one of his recent videos, Scott Adams of Dilbert fame recounted an interesting episode from his career. He had had an epiphany. Delivered courtesy of one Bil Keane of Family Circus fame. The revelation was that Scott was a cartoonist’s cartoonist.… Continue Reading “Scott Adams’s Bil Keane Epiphany and My Problem With Shrinks (An Essay)”
Category: Alex Weir, Humor, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, UncategorizedTags: Art, Audience, Bil Keane, Creativity, Integrity, Jordan Peterson, Marketing, Mass Appeal, Scott Adams, Shrinks, Tim Pool
TFS 57 – Notes on Transhumanism and ‘The Myth of Moscvabad’
Posted on May 16, 2020 by Alex V. Weir
Muh Essay: https://fractaljournal.com/2020/05/15/notes-on-transhumanism-an-essay-on-being/ FreedomAlternatives Vid: Anatoly Karlin’s Article: https://www.unz.com/akarlin/myth-of-moskvabad/ Enjoy this post? – Please support the Journal (Paypal Link)
Notes On Transhumanism – An Essay on Being
Posted on May 15, 2020 by Alex V. Weir
No one gets a grip on living. The uncanny fact of existence is elusive. This is, no doubt, due to the transitory nature of mankind. How well can existence register in a mere eighty years? Are there any mortals that can pluck the flower… Continue Reading “Notes On Transhumanism – An Essay on Being”
Category: Alex Weir, Philosophy, Technology, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: Being, Essays, Existence, Mortality, Transhumanism
TFS 54 – American Single Malts, Workin’ for a Livin’, Muh Millenials, and YouTube Bric a Brac
Posted on May 13, 2020 by Alex V. Weir
It takes Courage and Conviction to keep this shitty caterpillar squatting above my upper lip till June. While we’re at it let’s explore the shibboleth of ‘workin’ for a livin’. Ah, dear yet more tedious observations regarding Millenials to contend with. All this while… Continue Reading “TFS 54 – American Single Malts, Workin’ for a Livin’, Muh Millenials, and YouTube Bric a Brac”
TFS 50 – Principle vs Allegiance, Tales of Idiocy, and ‘Looming Meat Shortages’
Posted on May 9, 2020 by Alex V. Weir
I continue the discussion of civilizational decline. With an examination of the difference between principle and allegiance and what this means for the rule of law. Other Supporting Topics Include How anti-intellectualism and the abdication of the Enlightenment ethos have led to ack of… Continue Reading “TFS 50 – Principle vs Allegiance, Tales of Idiocy, and ‘Looming Meat Shortages’”
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Philosophy, Politics, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: America, Civilization, COVID19, Decline, Economy, Enlightenment, Epoch Times, Fascism, Food, Freedom, Government, Liberty, Meat Shortage, Moral Courage, Peter Hitchens, Principles, Rule of Law, Shortages, Skepticism
TFS 49 – Internet Busybodies prove Peter Hitchens Concerns
Posted on May 8, 2020 by Alex V. Weir
Peter Hitchens does a rather excellent job of describing our decline. It is not the moralist’s self-righteous ramblings that Hitchens brings to the table. But, rather a very tangible, quantifiable, decay in standards and practices that affect everything from personal interactions to jurisprudence. Just… Continue Reading “TFS 49 – Internet Busybodies prove Peter Hitchens Concerns”
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Philosophy, Politics, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Britain, COVID19, Decline, Economics, Enlightenment Philosophy, Freedom, Good Morning Britain, Liberty, Peter Hitchens, Rule of Law, Society, United Kingdom, United States, Western Values
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We’re All Ads
Posted on June 16, 2020 by Alex V. Weir
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Craftsmanship at an all time low…salesmanship booming…. We’re all ads now. SouthPark nailed it. P.S. – Selling things is not a craft. It’s a fart. Necessary, at times rewarding, and essential but so so stinky. Enjoy this post? Consider helping cover web hosting costs,… Continue Reading “We’re All Ads”
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