PinnedDr. Rich SpiegelThe Geometry of WealthI don’t see any evidence that Musk cares one whit whether X postings are true or clear or false or libelous or fair — unless they help the…Jul 27Jul 27
PinnedDr. Rich SpiegelDrifting, Gifting and Grifting: a Nietzschean Look at the Farthest-RightThe Washington Post, the NY Times and most other news media are way overdue in their falsely mild descriptions of a power-mad Supreme…Jul 6Jul 6
PinnedDr. Rich SpiegelThe Philosophy of EmpathyThe word “EMPATHY” was invented in the late 19th century as an experience that’s above and beyond “sympathy” or “pity.” To empathize is to…Jun 26Jun 26
PinnedDr. Rich SpiegelTwo Types of Meaningfulness in LifeDistinguishing psychological meaningfulness or meaninglessness from the philosophical. We all experience both the psychological and the…Oct 29, 20222Oct 29, 20222
Dr. Rich SpiegelSilent Paradigm Shifts: An Incomplete Response to Murphy’s Gödel Issues“Finally, also on the ‘meta’ level, Gödel himself encouraged experts in non-logic fields — he suggested religion — to try utilizing his…Aug 54Aug 54
Dr. Rich SpiegelOne Cat-Lady Vance Didn’t Meet“Batty-Man” Vance forgot to lecture the cat-lady below on his misogynist views of women with careers rather than breeding like handmaids To…Aug 2Aug 2
Dr. Rich SpiegelOur mutual respect for Nietzsche should also remind us that he--following the British philosopher…I have experienced what Nietzsche calls the sublime vs. the beautiful. Some years ago I visited the Chicago Art Institute, which has one of…Jul 25Jul 25
Dr. Rich SpiegelGet Ready for the Post-Biden ElectionIf Harris or another Democrat is ascending, can Vance be far behind? After all, Trump is looking and talking older every day. But it’s not…Jul 21Jul 21
Dr. Rich SpiegelWHO’S DEMENTED?…or is at least getting closer to that sad state in the current race for the White House? Of the major players, Biden’s lifelong…Jul 19Jul 19