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The only Law of Physiology is what goes in must go out...in one form or another. And that's really the problem with "idealized" training theory. There are simply far too many factors that contribute to the recovery and growth process to have a singular ideal theory as, ultimately, the positive...

Thanks for pointing that out, I would have missed it. If you are an educator, then I'm sure you must be aware that people learn differently, whether or not the education system as it exists can accomodate different types of learners. Your very first paragraph is a perfect demonstration of my...

I sincerely hope that you aren't serious about the statement that I bolded, if you are a practicing psych. Otherwise, I would strongly suggest you stop using your original college textbook as a reference. Actually, upon consideration, your analogy does have some application, here. Do all...

I think you're missing the point on the whole "drugs and cost/benefit ratio" thing. There are very few drugs that have no positive benefits. Anything with mind-altering capabilities has the potential to be used in a positive manner, if the psychological need matches the potential psychological...

I might just be completely delusional, but I just had a thought. If everyone here is ballsy enough, instead of skipping ahead to society and ethics, perhaps we could discuss the metaphysical foundations of morality. IOW, start at the fundamentals. If everyone stays critical, this could be fun...

Oh man, Dante's going to have a field day when he sees this stuff. At least now I have something to look forward to once I finish this damn paper...

I don't agree with this (BTW I'm not an atheist). Morality and rationality are interwoven; there isn't one without the other. The nature of morality is to contemplate the question: "What is right to do (in situation X)?" I don't believe that there is any 'right' or 'wrong' in the strict...

Eh. I guess I missed this earlier. I must echo Dante's sentiment on this matter; that would not be rational, it would be the pinacle of man's stupidity. "Genes that are not up to par..." Sheesh. Excepting chromosomal disorders, genes have almost zero correlation with societal fitness...

Yes. In reality, I don't have any friends at all. I never bitch, I never get annoyed, and I usually have to hit someone over the head with a cinder block before they will even acknowledge my existence, let alone listen to me. Damn...I thought the smily would mask my sarcasm :(

I have good friends, who are willing to listen to me bitch when I become annoyed. :)

And so, Woland awakes from his long nap... People must be saved from themselves, at all costs. Our Draconian drug laws are like freeway guard rails; while those blessed with sight might find it difficult to understand why we should pay the price of maintaining the walls, those with their...

I've got one. Why don't we discuss the role of the free market in relation to the nature of community and the state? I think that would allow us to discuss everything that we wish, without getting too far off track in abstract economics. No, its not a simple thing. Such thinking is a result...

Certain things - that human life has an intrinsic value for instance - are absolute in almost all circumstances, but need to be taken out of context in extenuating circumstances. So yes, a cell theory would be a pretty good representation of ethics, especially since it decentralizes the center...

It was an anthropological survey of a site buried in the jungles of Costa Rica. The explorer utilized a new technology that compiles 3D wireframe profiles by comparing electromagnetic signals that emanate from the ground. They found three large rectangular chambers buried beneath a 40 ton slab...

Much of my qualm with "ethics" isn't that I expect too much of it, but that I don't think too much ought to be expected of it. I often run into this problem when debating public policy matters with students of ethical philosophy. I find that many of them are prone to standing upon some ethical...