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Category: Daily Dose of Reason

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They’re Trying to Tell You Something

Posted on January 10, 2009 by D3 Support

If friends or family implore you to “get help,” don’t get caught up in wondering if you need help or not. Don’t focus on whether they’re right. Instead, consider this: They are tired of hearing you complain. They are weary … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

There’s No Right or Wrong–Except When I Say So

Posted on January 9, 2009 by D3 Support

The worst kind of people are the ones who claim “there is no right or wrong”, in theory — while in practice, treat their word as right and expect you to do the same. It goes beyond hypocrisy. It’s intimidation … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

Reason and Emotion

Posted on January 8, 2009 by D3 Support

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 →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Freedom of Discrimination

Posted on January 6, 2009 by D3 Support

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 →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

“The Little Guy”

Posted on January 5, 2009 by D3 Support

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 →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

The Limits of Government–Like It Or Not

Posted on January 4, 2009 by D3 Support

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 →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government

Reverence

Posted on January 3, 2009 by D3 Support

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 →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Society & Culture

What’s a “Loser”?

Posted on January 2, 2009 by D3 Support

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 →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Think Before You Text

Posted on December 31, 2008 by D3 Support

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 →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Arrogant Isn’t Confident

Posted on December 30, 2008 by D3 Support

It’s not too hard to detect the difference between an arrogant person and a genuinely confident person. An arrogant person has found a way to control other people, at least so far as he is concerned. He considers this a … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

On Time

Posted on December 29, 2008 by D3 Support

Being on time isn’t for the sake of the other person. It’s a reflection of your own self-respect, and of your own mental and physical organization. You’ll find that people who are habitually late, and who don’t care about it, … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Ethics

The Indecency of Government-Sanctioned “Decency”

Posted on December 28, 2008 by D3 Support

Britain’s Culture Secretary Andy Burnham says he is pushing for new standards of decency to be applied to the Web and says giving film-style ratings to individual Web sites is a possibility, London’s Daily Telegraph reports. Describing the Internet as … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Politics & Government
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