The Swiss Court recently ruled that Texas Hold 'Em is illegal outside of licensed casinos, on the grounds that success in THE is due more to luck than skill. It thus falls within the purview of laws that prohibit private gambling enterprises. Story here. I'm wondering whether appealing to the luck/skill differential is the best … Continue reading What is Gambling?
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Confict of the Facilities
Something's seriously wrong with the router, or maybe the modem, and I'm sick and tired of losing my blog posts when I try to post them. (You're just going to have to guess what I think about aesthetic and teleological judgments!) Anyway, I'm getting too old for this, and Lampe is always too drunk to … Continue reading Confict of the Facilities
Second Critique
OK, maybe one more Critique. But I promise: that's it!
Re-Deduction
I'm not sure if one version of the Transcendental Deduction is sufficiently confusing. Let's give them another...
Email Sig
Green says I need a catchier email sig. Here's what I have so far: "Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing admiration and awe, the more often and steadily one reflects on them: blogging and a well-designed dinner party". Hmm, still needs some work.
Critique Publication Party
Finally, after a decade of effort, my Critique of Pure Reason is about to appear in print! Friends, you're all invited over for dinner to celebrate. After all that work, may I never hear the word 'Critique' again! Now, back to Earth and Water!
Wrapping Things Up
Almost done the book. Just need to get rid of a few more examples...
Critique of Hume
OK, problem solved. Just need to write this up. Should be out by Easter...
Plagued By Doubt
Hmm, interesting argument. Uniformity of Nature--that's clever. My head's spinning a little. Need to work on this. Hang on...