Scepticism is rare, or, Descartes vs. Spinoza

This report by James explores why it is that humans tend to believe something that is not true. What he finds is that the more distractions or noise, the more likely a person is to believe something that is false is true.

So Stupid it Hurts to Read:

Exposing the Grand Jihad

We have a governing class that is too often comfortable with anti-American radicals, with rogue and dysfunctional governments that blame America for their problems, and with Muslim Brotherhood ideologues who abhor individual liberty, capitalism, freedom of conscience, and, in general, Western enlightenment.".

Voices From The Net

" The U.S. citizenry must wake up to the implications and consequences of the Senate's treason, submissive action on financial reform. Like Faux Healthcare, Faux Financial Reform exposes the faux government we really have. The Goldman Sachs organization has operated a coup de tat upon the United States; it should be apparent to everyone. "

Elizabeth Warren Introduces COP's May Report

In this video, Chair Elizabeth Warren of the TARP Congressional Oversight Panel introduces the COP May report, "The Small Business Credit Crunch and the Impact of the TARP."

Voices From The Net

" We cannot help but feel kindness for the robots. They are endearing, and small, and in a very dangerous situation. "

Magic numbers: A meeting of mathemagical tricksters

As a melting pot of outside-the-box abstract thinking, this gathering is one of a kind. Attendees were invited to make the world's first snub dodecahedron out of balloons, shown how to solve the Rubik's cube while blindfolded and given tips on how to place a lemon under a handkerchief without anyone knowing. The 300 guests included magicians, origamists, artists, maze designers, puzzle writers, toy inventors and cognitive psychologists, as well as some of the world's most gifted mathematicians.

The rise, rise and rise of the Downfall Hitler parody

Five years ago Downfall's release saw the German film acclaimed for its portrayal of Hitler's last days. But since then it has become almost as famous for a wave of internet parodies of its climactic scene.

Why More Immigrants Are An Answer to the Coming Boomer Entitlement Mess

This year Social Security will pay out more in benefits than it receives in payroll taxes. The tipping point came sooner than anyone expected because the recession has kicked so many people off payrolls. But it was coming anyway.

Scientists say free will probably doesn't exist, but urge: "Don't stop believing!"

These laboratory findings demonstrating the antisocial consequences of viewing individual human beings as hapless pin balls trapped in a mechanical system—even when, in point of fact, that’s pretty much what we are—are enough to give me pause in my scientific proselytizing.

Voices From The Net

" " It looks like it's alive. It's beating like a heart. Throbbing. I don't think it is good at all. If it hasn't blown, it could be preparing to blow. Perhaps something is clogging the hole? Creating more pressure, thus the "throbbing"? If so, it is only a matter time before a complete blow out.

Engaged LIVE on air: Correspondent Neave Barker proposes to RT's Anya Fedorova

Will you marry me? - are you ready to hear it live on air for the whole world to witness?

Is Outsourcing Exploitation?

I was comfortable with my stance on outsourcing, comfortable enough to recommend it and promote products, and profit from the affiliate commissions, from people who use the catch-call of $2-per-hour labor and the phrase – “they do the work, you get the money“.

Batshit Craziness for the Thinking Challenged:

‘If You Want A Military That Just Does Parades,’ Allow Gays To Openly Serve

Absolutely, without question – I know a lot of people point to militaries that have allowed homosexuality within the ranks – there’s twenty-five of almost two hundred nations but the top militaries in the world do not allow homosexuality to be openly engaged in, in the military – I mean, if you want a military that just does parades and stuff like that then I guess that’s okay.".

Voices From The Net

" " YYYYYYEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSS!!! Let the war begin!!! My investments are seeded and ready to blossom!!!!

Hand Picked Books From The Library Of

Aetius Romulous

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