@anthempress.bsky.social seems to have a very hard job. How do you convince people to buy more non-fiction books. It's a morally good career, helping others grow their knowledge. But seems very, very, very difficult to be successful in.

@jenszalai.bsky.social Enjoyed your book review. Was surprised the article contained your strong opinions on ICE.

The Mark of an Idiot; full certainty of their belief. I'm..... certain..... of this. #philosophy

Wow, glad I'm not flying this Holiday. Flight limits will remain even after the shutdown ends. “Once funding is restored and the FAA has confidence the stress in the system has adequately decreased, the [agency] expects to roll back operational restrictions”

Language question. #philsky #Language What word describes a government structure where it gives resources to children? Free public school isn't a defining feature of Democracy. What word/label encapsulates children MUST be invested in?

4 am thoughts.... If we could make Gravity Insulation; we could make a Gravity Space Drive. Stick a heavy Gravity source inside an insulation ball, with a hole in the direction you want to travel.

9 days till Halloween! Hoping for treats! And sharing some beautiful artwork! bsky.app/profile/abig...

Reminder to writers; especially non-fiction philosophy writers like @svendbrinkmann.dk You can 'invent' new words. And please do invent new words, if a word has 'multiple' meanings, that you're breaking apart; like the word, Think. FYI: @svendbrinkmann.dk book is excellent at encouraging thought

Request to non-fiction writers. Unless you have data, don't state ethics or interests of people have changed. Reading Think, by @svendbrinkmann.dk and he asks "Why has it become difficult to think" Given famine is now rare; I state it's become easier to think. #philsky

Warm, beautiful night. Camping in the back yard, because the son requested.

A proper Work Life balance is important. Everyone should be able to step away from the job, for a bit. But, if you're head of Emergency Management; there should be plans upon plans on how to make approvals happen at EVERY minute of the day and night. Hoping @repricklarsen.bsky.social will ask.

@ursulakleguin.com is an excellent writer. And here on Bsky; she's an excellent ghost?

Curious if Disney will (ever) admit they were wrong in bowing to the 1st amendment threat. Hopefully it's oligarchs choose profit over loyalty. bsky.app/profile/etha...

Awesome car for daily commuting. The CEO deserves his hate, but the Engineers and Factory Workers did an excellent job.

True justice requires accountability. It should never fear the light

We're all boycotting Disney until Kimmel's back?

If choosing to speak about a #Kirk, please pick James T. and his politics of acceptance and understanding.

#Hamilton #musical King George: "I'll send a fully armed Battalion to remind you of my love." Promise made, and promise kept. Thank you for the help in the USA foreign wars!

At Tesla Service Center, and seeing their commercial shows Hands completely off the wheel while driving. I don't think that's safe? Unsure 'why' they're advertising no hands driving.

#Apple #Watch suggestions wanted.... I want a very small watch face, but with heart rate tracking and the ability to get calls is nice. Is the SE3 40mm the best option? Or does a smaller watch exist?

Health Insurance cost going up, and value going down. Be prepared.... www.mercer.com/en-us/insigh...

@joshgerstein.bsky.social I enjoyed your article, but the word 'immigration' in the Headline is 'wrong'. Immigration is the desire to settle permanently. TPS is the legal right to remain 'temporarily'. Some may want to return when conditions improve.

Rant on the 'word' immigrant. A poorly designed word in policy debates. It includes two categories of people, who should be separate. Individuals may or may not have gov't approval to take up residence. The word ignores this distinction. #Philosophy #Language #PhilLang

Cold wet morning Hot Coffee Perfect day to write inside.

@nickmiroff.bsky.social wrote a great article "Who Wants to Work for ICE? They Do." I was curious, on the tone. It doesn't mention or hint about how those detained by ICE are Trespassing. Nor does it mention that the US effectively had no agents focused on removing Trespassers.

Listen close and reply to BOTH the spoken phrase, and intent. #Philosophy #Language "Listen to me" doesn't explicitly mean obedience, although is frequently implied.

This vacation, out 10 year old has learned how to open a Microwave. Our educational vacation is now complete?

@marcusarvan.bsky.social has a great paper on Rawlsian, but I still like Simone Veil's take on the 'first principle' being equal basic obligations (not liberties/rights). philpapers.org/rec/ARVAAO

Enjoying the writing of @marcusarvan.bsky.social and it sparked the question: Each individual lacks ‘full knowledge’ about ‘the other’; thus assumptions are made using the available characteristics of ‘the other’. What characteristics should be used, and what ignored?

Car passenger who LOVES traffic!

Vacation here we come! 2 weeks of fun including Baseball with @tigers.bsky.social , the city of @chicagotribune.com , a game with @milwaukeebrewers.bsky.social and finally the #MinnesotaStateFair in @mayorfrey.com 's city! Then flying @americanairlinhub.bsky.social home!

Disagree with @robflaherty.bsky.social here: www.politico.com/news/magazin... It starts and ends with the pocketbook. 'Good jeans' are a distraction. Winning that battle is 99% pointless. Democrats need to win the People's Pocketbook battle. How do 'Good jeans' matter? See answer below...

For my #author friends, I don't think you'll win the AI legal battle. It's legal to temporarily store a copy of a copyrighted work. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartoon...

#philosophy Anti-equality: All of society has the Right to X. In society, only the Privileged have the Obligation to provide X.

#philosphy Simone Weil is an excellent #philospher Specifically her concept of Rootedness and Uprootedness. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nee...

#philosphy #SimoneWeil When <anyone> states, there is a "Right" to <Food, Healthcare, Housing, ...>; you should ask. And <anyone> given this "Right" exists, what obligation do you have, to meet this "Right" of others?

#philosphy #SimoneWeil "A man alone in the universe would have no rights; but would have obligations" "A right is a duty of others, on appropriate treatment"

Who supports a Community Money Tree? Language/marketing is important. Pick the 'correct' descriptor, and gain support. Pick poorly, and see your effort suffer. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

Extra penny in my paycheck! I'm rich!

@joshgerstein.bsky.social I enjoyed your article, but had a small question. "unconstitutionally discriminated against the federal government" What law exists prohibiting discrimination against the federal government? www.politico.com/news/2025/07...

#philosphy #PhilSci request. We need a Biological Intelligence scale. What is the BI of an Maple Tree, vs Ant, vs Turtle, vs Human?

Enjoyed @benmathislilley.bsky.social article today, and it further my conviction we need a Bill named after Cynthia Olivera. Either double down and say it's "good" we evicted a 26 year long trespasser, and keep doing. Or pull back and say it's "bad" we evicted her, and allow a pathway for legality.

Thought of the day. Over 100 people have seen the president's penis. When will that record be broken?

Morning has begun. Turned into the light, set my coffee brewing.

Immigration 'crime' is a crime like marijuana. We need to enforce the law, including on good people like Cynthia Olivera. We also need to change the law. We're still relying on the 1952 INR law for how to handle this issue. x.com/DHSgov/statu...

For #philosophy club today, discussing Albert Borgmann; Focal things and practices. It's a horrible article. Don't read it. Criticisms, in no specific order, below.... @oscarbrigstocke.bsky.social

#TexasTragedy Laughing at someone's pain is cruel. Giving thoughts and prayers, and taking no action (when you have the power to do so) is crueler.

Enjoyed @emmawhitford.bsky.social article on Tax policy. But curious why colleges don't move asset value out of the Endowment bucket. Yes, it may require permission from a Judge, but there's a lot of tax savings to be had if permission succeeds. www.forbes.com/sites/emmawh...

Coffee with a drop of Mint extract and Vanilla is an excellent start to the day.

Happy Independence day! A day to reflect on all the Freedom's (good and bad) we have!