Category: Philosophy
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Does Not Watching the News Make Me a Happy Pig
Research shows that screen time for children under the age of two is deterimental to their development. This is why we have decided not to allow screen time for our baby. When she was a newborn, I used to have the TV on during feeds. However, as the weeks passed by, she became more alert…
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Libertarian Ethics – The Case of Voluntary Cannibalism
Libertarians place liberty at the core of politics and philosophy. It is argued that as rational human beings we should be allowed full autonomy. We are free to consent to do whatever we like and make whatever decisions we want as long as we do not impinge on the liberty of others. This means that…
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Alexa, You’re Fired
Christmas 2017, my husband receives an Amazon Echo, aka Alexa, as a gift from me. March 2019 and she’s in the bin. At first, “Silly Alexa” was the response when her blue lights came on to indicate she was listening, when we hadn’t asked her anything. Then she began to frequently burst out with phrases…
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Stoicism Changed My Life
I always used to think that the key to happiness was being relentlessly optimistic. Put a smile on your face and believe that your dreams will come true! But the problem is that life doesn’t always go to plan. When your dog has eaten an entire Easter egg and you’re on your way to the emergency…
