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Independence Conformity and Weakness

Dear Friends, It seems to me, there’s nothing sadder than an adult who has to ask permission to have an idea. Yet, we have huge swaths of our fellows who do just that. They are afraid to think for themselves. … Continue reading

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Appeal To Popularity

Dear Friends, It seems to me, the most pernicious fallacy, is appeal to popularity. Edward Bernays liked to exploit that little trick to manipulate people. He used it to con women into smoking, and wearing bras. Even as the new … Continue reading

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