How to avoid debate
Here’s another observation about consensus: “Historically, the claim of consensus has been the first refuge of scoundrels; it is a way to […]
The De-correlation Department
I’m optimistic about the future. Things always get better. That said, I think many of our intellectuals have been carried off to […]
Peep stones – part 8 – "de-correlated information"
Most people today are naturally skeptical of any information that is carefully controlled (“correlated” is a euphemism for “controlled,” “censored,” etc.), whether […]
Babylon and M2C
The Church is awesome. Social scientists, psychologists, and everyday experience all tell us how important it is to have close social connections. […]
The M2C gauntlet
I keep hearing that M2C intellectuals such as Dan “the Interpreter” and their followers are reading this blog. There are anonymous trolls […]
Informed decisions: why not?
There is a lot of talk lately about a “faith crisis,” both within the Church and in society as a whole. Here’s […]
Why we believe alternative facts
Motivated reasoning drives most of our beliefs, according to this article: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2017/05/alternative-facts “Motivated reasoning is a pervasive tendency of human cognition,” says […]
Peep Stones in federal court – Part 7
Apparently Dan “the Interpreter” keeps mentioning me on his blog, by name, which is his typical ad hominem approach to things dating […]
Peep stones-FairMormon makes things worse-part 6
We love everyone at FairMormon, Book of Mormon Central, BYU Studies, the Interpreter, Meridian Magazine, etc. We appreciate the good work they […]
Peep Stones vs. Urim and Thummim – part 5 M2C
People are wondering what happened to part 5 that discusses the connection between the peep stones and M2C. Here it is. I […]