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Steve PattersonHow Bitcoin Became the World’s Biggest ICOI’ve been in the Bitcoin world for a long time. Heard about it around 2010. Bought my first around 2013. Wrote an introductory book about…Nov 26, 201713Nov 26, 201713
Steve PattersonThe Cosmic Back MassageMost people are too comfortable with their worldview. They are unaware of the implications and presuppositions for their beliefs. Everybody…Mar 27, 2016Mar 27, 2016
Steve PattersonContinuing the Socratic JourneyAbout a year ago, I decided to quit my job to pursue philosophy. I’ve spent my time writing, speaking, creating videos, and grappling with…Mar 20, 2016Mar 20, 2016
Steve PattersonChallenging Empiricism with PokerPoker is the most challenging game I’ve ever played. Not because of the strategy, but because of the philosophy behind it. Poker has an…Mar 13, 2016Mar 13, 2016
Steve PattersonGender, Sex, and LanguageWe’re in the middle of a culture war, and it’s getting pretty ugly. One frequent battle revolves around “sex” and “gender”. For example: is…Mar 6, 2016Mar 6, 2016
Steve PattersonThere Are No Objective DefinitionsMore often than not, language is the problem.Feb 21, 2016Feb 21, 2016
Steve PattersonDemocracy Fail: Trump and SandersIn polite company, I can’t think of a greater heresy than to criticize democracy. It’s beyond taboo. Saying something like “Democracy isn’t…Feb 14, 2016Feb 14, 2016
Steve PattersonThe Rubik’s Cube Solves Any ParadoxThe humble Rubik’s cube can teach us something profound about the world.Feb 11, 2016Feb 11, 2016
Steve PattersonWhat Is Religiosity?Disparaging religion has become a rite of passage for modern intellectuals. To become enlightened, it’s now necessary to equate “religious…Feb 7, 20161Feb 7, 20161