This is my first blog post on my first blog. I find it's difficult for opinions outside the designated boundaries of the status quo to get any real consideration without labeling oneself as 'radical' or 'weird'. This leads to a society in which we claim to love diversity but not of opinions and ultimately reinforces the status quo. And just as politicians have learned over the years, the more stances one takes on any given issue, the more likely one is to lose friends. Thus, I no longer feel free to speak my mind on Facebook because I don't want to hurt my friends' feelings. Weak? Maybe. But it's not because I can't stand alone (like a politician). It's because I truly believe my friends are good people who have some notions with which I disagree. I've certainly had some incorrect ideas in my day and I'm always trying to correct them. But I didn't correct anything by getting lectures from my friends. I correct my notions by seeking out information and opinions from the written word. So the purpose of this blog is to be a resource to individuals seeking out a perspective on different topics related to philosophy, science, politics, morality, and life in general.
So what are my qualifications for writing on these subjects? I'm human and alive. I'm guessing if you're reading this you meet those criteria. While I am a scientist and I've read my share of philosophy books, this doesn't make me any more qualified than you the reader. These facts merely helped to inform my opinions, just as every event in our lives helps to form our opinions. You don't have to agree with me, but I would ask that your comments are respectful and constructive. I'm an open-minded person and I will consider alternatives to any of the opinions discussed in this blog.
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