Humanist Thought of the Week

How to tell if someone is solving a problem - or rationalizing an opinion

How to tell the difference between someone rationalizing their opinion and someone trying to solve a problem.  Hint - are they open to corrective information? Or not? 

Solve Problems - don't rationalize opinions

Don’t use your intelligence to rationalize your opinion. Instead, use it to figure out a good solution.

What cancel culture really is. And what it is not.

Cancel culture is about using violence to stop people from speaking. It’s not people speaking out against what they see as injustice.

Humanism is a great social equalizer.

I have the same dignity and worth as everyone else... and so do you!

My Humanism – for me – eliminates power differentials.

Using Humanism I don’t need to be afraid – all humans are – human – we are all equal. When you internalize that – the idea that some people are higher up or intimidating - just doesn’t happen – they are human. Just like me.

Nature AND Nurture - and Humanism

Nature and nurture. Biology helps me lead a happy life, but so does philosophy. Specifically Humanism. It’s why I teach it.