Monthly Archives: February 2021

Power and Powerlessness: The Eternal Struggle Over Social Status (2-15-21)

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Luke Ford

The philosopher Isaiah Berlin on the source of Stoicism's popularity: pic.twitter.com/eMTKAwgocp — Rob Henderson (@robkhenderson) February 15, 2021 "Because journalism, particularly at the highest level, is about raw power…there is only one way the press maintains its power in society: … Continue reading →

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Boys Will Be Boys: The Glory Days and Party Nights of the Dallas Cowboys Dynasty

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Luke Ford

Jeff Pearlman wrote in 2008: * In addition to finding the whole Talley affair uproarious, the Cowboys were encouraged that, in the heat of the action, not one Bill came to the linebacker’s defense. As he sat bloodied and humiliated … Continue reading →

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FBI Informant Panic Is Ruining Friendships All Over the Far Right (2-14-21)

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Luke Ford

00:00 The line between criticism and abuse 05:00 Can a Pill Help You Succeed?, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tGGRiRhfoA 09:00 Real-life ‘Limitless’ pill? Silicon Valley entrepreneurs pursue nootropics or ‘smart drugs’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf8VoLQYhU8 13:00 Steroids for the Brain: Are They Worth the Risk?, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiY5uFLQG2E 21:00 … Continue reading →

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Modafinil Is The Official Drug Of The Rationalist Movement

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Luke Ford

The New York Times has finally published its long boring piece on Slate Star Codex and its psychiatrist author, Scott Alexander Suskind. That led me to revisit the blog and its new substack and to realize that Modafinil, a wonderful … Continue reading →

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The Howard Stern Show Live On 9-11-2001 (2-12-21)

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Luke Ford

The Howard Stern Show Live On 9-11-2001 (2-12-21) https://t.co/r9AvueLBXO — (((Luke Ford))) (@lukeford) February 12, 2021 00:00 Early morning TV on 9/11 07:30 Howard Stern on Don Imus as Stern has now turned into Don Imus, https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=749&v=owAnL_ZpVEs 11:30 Howard Stern … Continue reading →

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