Reason gives you the truth — via facts and logic. Emotions put you in touch with the truth. Being in touch with reality is the essence of mental health and well-being. Therefore, emotions are obviously very important. Reason apart from … Continue reading
“There is no indispensable man in a democracy. When a republic comes to a point where a man is indispensable, then we have a Caesar. I do not believe that the fate of the nation should depend upon the life … Continue reading
It’s a venerable Southern tradition to eat black-eyed peas and turnip greens on New Year’s Day. The long-held belief is that each pea and each portion of greens will bring financial luck in the coming year. Furthermore, the proof for … Continue reading
People sometimes ask me: “How can you be against anti-discrimination laws? Are you in favor of discrimination?” In a word: Yes. Let me explain. I’m in favor of the idea that discrimination can be rational, or not. I’m also in … Continue reading
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It’s always fashionable to be in favor of “the little guy.” Socialists use the little guy as justification for “spreading the wealth.” Conservatives use the little guy as justification for populism which — when translated — means a celebration of … Continue reading
I recently read that while “no smoking in public places” laws are widespread throughout Europe, the “culture of smoking” remains. What does this mean? It’s simple. People will be who they want to be, regardless of what the government says … Continue reading
Q: What is the psychological reason people get choked up when they see great accomplishments or performances? I am watching the Kennedy Center Honors and just watching the accomplishments of the artists is so inspiring that I got all choked … Continue reading
To be a “loser” is not to have lost. To be a “loser” is to think YOU are the victim and everyone else is the victimizer, regarding anything negative that ever happens in life. A loser is someone who thinks … Continue reading
“After many years of doing so, I still regularly go to your site to read your Daily Dose of Reason, always with confidence that you’ll have something thoughtful and worthwhile to say. [I’m] always glad I stopped by. My life … Continue reading
“Posterity: You will never know how much it has cost my generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it.” –John Quincy Adams
Speaking on impulse is one of the biggest mistakes people make. They don’t give themselves time to carefully choose their words and positions. They speak in a hostile and defensive tone, taking away from any validity in what they have … Continue reading