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I've always referred to myself as The Philosophy Child- philosophy being defined as "why we do what we do." It's been my ongoing passion to discover the reasons and motivations that drive people and then determine their worth; only then can true improvement

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Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Is the average American lazy?: 32 of 44
Why are there millions of illegal aliens currently employed in the United States? Americans are lazy. Why do the dirty, under-paid jobs when you can get someone else to white-wash the fence for you? Tom Sawyer learned this lesson years ago. Advertising teaches us to have it our way. Psychologists indoctrinate our young minds... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?: 183 of 218
This one thing I know: external stimulus is secondary to internal motivation. Of the multiple millions of dollars made every year off the sale of violent video games the percentage of people who buy those games and then actually commit acts of violence is marginal at best. Yet, on the reverse side, gratuitous acts of violenc... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Has the trend toward Reality TV improved the quality of television shows?: 74 of 87
Simply put,no. Human beings are by nature self-centered. They thrive on getting attention and amassing all glory and honor to themselves. Consequently they'll do anything to get that attention. Just like a five year old who throws a tantrum or a lost teen who dresses in all black and pierces all the hanging flesh on their bo... More..
Health & Fitness > Drug Legislation & Safety Should Americans be allowed to import and purchase safe and affordable prescription drugs from other nations?: 41 of 46
Let's talk about drugs. He who has the drugs is a god. Whether they're licensed doctors of sidewalk dealers, our country idolizes those who provide drugs. Doctors tell us what's wrong with us and inform us the only way to feel better is by taking their medication. Drug dealers tell us what's wrong with us and the only way to... More..
Sciences > Physics Quantum physics: Is time travel theoretically feasible?: 34 of 36
It is true that theories generally precede the technology capable of proving the theory. But theories never precede the FACTS that compose the foundation of the theory. There were ample facts to support gravity, the centrality of the sun in the universe, and the fact that the world is round. Those facts formed the bedrock of... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Concepts (Other) Is the Christmas tree a religious symbol?: 36 of 37
Two factors must be discussed concerning whether the Christmas tree is a religious symbol. 1. Though ancient religions did worship trees the specific tree we're discussing is the Christmas tree. Since the celebration of Christmas is a Christian holiday commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, the truly potent question is whe... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should one's faith influence a citizen's vote?: 303 of 308
To suggest that "one's faith shouldn't influence their vote" is impossible. What is faith? Faith may be defined as one's beliefs. Too many times people associate faith with ethereal, religious hopes. But beliefs in God or religion is simply the finest of tips. Humanists have faith in man. Psychiatrists have faith in the mind... More..
Sciences > Archaeology Theories on the evolution of the primate order: 2 of 2
For the past two hundred years serious thought has gone into man's beginnings. The most commonly accepted theory is evolution; specifically that mankind evolved from prehistoric primates. Many of the findings of the 20th century claim to support this theory; the Neanderthal man being one of the proofs of the various steps of... More..