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I am a pragmatic dreamer, a poet, a philosopher, and construction worker. I enjoy fine art, literature, and classical music as well as Monty Python, dime novels, and hard rock. I prefer cheap beer to fine wine and a good play to

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Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Can intelligent design be considered a science: 16 of 29

Albert Einstein was a champion of "Intelligent Design" long before such a catch phrase was popular. He said that the study of the universe lead one to the belief in its creator and considered science to be his religion. All of his theories were based on the absolute existence of a creator who formed the universe in an ordere... More..
Health & Fitness > Addiction Is addiction to alcohol or drugs a disease?: 24 of 42

It has become an accepted, and commonly held, belief that addiction to drugs and alcohol, or any number of other addictions, is a "disease". Addicts, and their families, are convinced that they are suffering from an affliction for which there is no known cure. This idea is perpetuated by pop psychology as well as researchers... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public school teachers get merit pay?: 15 of 23

Yes, teachers should get merit pay. It is a basic principle of a capitalist society that those who excel are compensated better than those who do not. Free enterprise and capitalism rewards those whom the 'mob' deems most important. Unfortunately it is a sad commentary on our modern society that we pay athletes and entertain... More..
Sciences > Psychology Why some people are happier than others: 11 of 14

Why are some people happier than others? Money, power, position, none of these things cause happiness. Wealthy people spend more time in therapy than anyone else. Some people who have nothing, and logically have every reason to be depressed, are actually some of the happiest people. So where is the key to happiness? It is in... More..
Sciences > Physics The nature of time as the fourth dimension: 7 of 8

Einstein showed us through his elegant calculations and his theories of relativity that we live in a four dimensional universe. Our universe must be described not only in the three dimensions of the x y and z axis but must contain a representation of time as well. He showed that all of these dimensions, including time, were ... More..
Sciences > Psychology The role of psychology in computer gaming: 3 of 3

Games have been part of our lives since the dawn of civilization and perhaps even before. Primitive peoples play many types of games. Some help to develop, and master, necessary skills for survival, others are simply for fun and social interaction. Our games draw us closer together as a community, allow us to compete in non-... More..