“Language is not merely a tool of communication, it is a tool of thought.” More writings by Beaver. This one’s on the issue of language and thoughts. What I’m about to explain could fill a book, and if it interests you I highly recommend reading up on linguistic relativity. My aim however will be to … More Beaver Transcript: On Language
“Justice is the great legitimizer: It is what distinguishes a true leader from a tyrant.” This is another essay by Beaver, this time on the topic of justice. Any society, no matter how ideal, will have its share of dysfunctional individuals. These people will seek to further their own ends, their own power, at the … More Beaver Transcript: On Justice
“Rights are not protected by law, but by the citizen’s willingness to use violence against the authorities when they are not respected.” Before I go further, let me first explain what these Beaver transcripts are. They are a series of essays on various political and social topics posted on 4chan and other similar communities by … More Beaver transcript: On Rights
Just an interesting image that’s been floating around on 4chan for the past week:
This is a general difference that I’ve observed over the years on how the poor and the wealthy tend to treat their money. The poor tend to treat their money as if it’s boxes of cereal. It’s just there to be consumed and used. If one put 2 boxes of cereal in their pantry, a … More Is your money cereal or sheep? Difference between how the poor and the rich see their wealth
This one has always made me laugh. Don’t know why.
Never mind the skeletons added for dramatic effect, this little snippet below from Terence McKenna is pretty insightful. Just reading this little quote makes me think of my own experience with life. When I was working a high stress office job, I definitely was spending a lot more money on crap I didn’t need just … More The Consumer and the message of mediocrity
Interesting little post from 4chan: How do you recognise a foundation myth? It fulfils three functions. 1)It explains the origin and structure of the world (and society). 2)It defines ultimate good and evil (and from those definitions are derived the values that are used to justify the holding of power). 3)It determines what is held … More Standing Tall & Proud, or a Slanty Shanty? The Foundation Myth of your society explains why it is so
Succubus summoning – an oldie, but goodie – used to often be found floating on 4chan:
Reposted from Reddit. A lot of these are more elaborate and well developed versions of common sense stuff people may already do, but having them listed out like this is still very valuable and helpful: Practical Stoicism Tools Stoicism philosophy is on the rise. I have been practising it for a couple of years now … More Stoicism techniques and tools – whine less, enjoy life more
Temple of Zagan 