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by Justsit
Thu Aug 10, 2023 11:00 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Genderless Babies
Replies: 222
Views: 9828

Re: Genderless Babies

https://www.miriamgrossmanmd.com/ I see that Jordan Peterson wrote the Foreword. That tells me all I need to know about that. https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/9781510777743/lost-in-trans-nation/ He, like Dennis Prager, is among those giving approving reviews. This Dennis Prager? https://www.first...
by Justsit
Sat Jul 29, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Scientist!
Replies: 38
Views: 2643

Re: Scientist!

... Just think of the three major disciplines that make up human knowledge and behavior in terms of the near enemy and far enemy analogies: 1- Religion Near enemy: blind faith Far enemy: sectarianism and dogmatism 2- Philosophy Near enemy: arrogance Far enemy: sophistry 3- Science Near enemy: the b...
by Justsit
Sat Jul 29, 2023 7:54 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Scientist!
Replies: 38
Views: 2643

Re: Scientist!

So it's misuse of the term that you don't like, and not the term itself? And you also don't like that some people respect "scientists" just because of they have that title? Sounds to me like "People" and their interpretations are actually the problem you are describing, not the l...
by Justsit
Sat Jul 29, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Scientist!
Replies: 38
Views: 2643

Re: Scientist!

"If we agree that the term "scientist" can imply support of scientism..." Personally I do not agree with that assumption. "Scientism" can be defined as "the opinion that science and the scientific method are the best or only way to render truth about the world and...
by Justsit
Sat Jul 29, 2023 5:09 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Scientist!
Replies: 38
Views: 2643

Re: Scientist!

"If we agree that the term "scientist" can imply support of scientism..." Personally I do not agree with that assumption. "Scientism" can be defined as "the opinion that science and the scientific method are the best or only way to render truth about the world and...
by Justsit
Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:18 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Scientist!
Replies: 38
Views: 2643

Re: Scientist!

If we agree that the term "scientist" can imply support of scientism and that not all those who use the term to describe themselves are supporters of scientism, then there must be a utility of such use, considering that the alternative (biologist/physicist...etc) would still be accurate a...
by Justsit
Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Scientist!
Replies: 38
Views: 2643

Re: Scientist!

Bundokji wrote: Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:48 pm
Justsit wrote: Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:39 pm ...
So, do scientists have this diagram as their holy reference?
For hard science, pretty much, yes. Soft science (psychology, etc.), different due to ethical constraints.
by Justsit
Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:52 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Scientist!
Replies: 38
Views: 2643

Re: Scientist!

In my nursing research course our group had to design a study, control for variables, etc. It is quite difficult; it must be randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, and peer reviewed. There is plenty of bad science, poorly designed studies, manufactured statistics, outright lies, etc. But the ...
by Justsit
Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Scientist!
Replies: 38
Views: 2643

Re: Scientist!

The "scientific method" is a specific protocol used in many different sciences. It consists of a series of steps that must be followed rigorously to yield a conclusion that can be reproduced. Religion does not deal in specific measurable results, so has no such constraints. This is all gen...
by Justsit
Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Scientist!
Replies: 38
Views: 2643

Re: Scientist!

https://www.etymonline.com/word/scientist https://www.etymonline.com/word/religionist#etymonline_v_55105 In general, scientist refers to someone using the scientific method, regardless of discipline, and is in common use as such. Religionist, on the other hand, could refer to adherents of vastly di...
by Justsit
Thu Jul 27, 2023 12:44 pm
Forum: Wellness, Diet & Fitness
Topic: Grounding is real
Replies: 3
Views: 812

Re: Grounding is real

The notes at the end of the study reveal the authors have a business relationship with the sponsors of the study, which could be problematic. The study itself appears to be intended as a preliminary to further research, not any kind of conclusive evidence. There are many types of studies, some are l...
by Justsit
Thu Jul 27, 2023 1:30 am
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Why do women not involve in war?
Replies: 43
Views: 2284

Re: Why do women not involve in war?

In general, women are less aggressive due to hormonal differences from men - women produce estrogen, men produce testosterone that creates bigger muscles, more athleticism, and more aggression. There are some women in combat in the US armed forces, and likely in other countries as well. In general, ...
by Justsit
Mon Jul 24, 2023 2:19 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Ensuring a more cohesive society (Farage - Coutts bank)
Replies: 19
Views: 1830

Re: Ensuring a more cohesive society (Farage - Coutts bank)

... Since my posts are being deleted (wonder who 😜) I'll change tack... what exactly is a 'normative white male' and is there a cure? Sorry,I should have been more specific, I was using shorthand for "heteronormative." I suppose the "cure" would be to "change one's assumpti...
by Justsit
Sun Jul 23, 2023 3:42 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Ensuring a more cohesive society (Farage - Coutts bank)
Replies: 19
Views: 1830

Re: Ensuring a more cohesive society (Farage - Coutts bank)

...Society has already gone there. Numerous meetings, training courses and just everyday work interactions where I've had to rein in my words simply because I know they are against groupthink and the 'established' wisdom of the Leader(s). I may even be in the majority but people are too afraid to p...
by Justsit
Sun Jul 16, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: Connections to Other Paths
Topic: Burning man festival?
Replies: 6
Views: 426

Re: Burning man festival?

BM has been around for quite a while, since the late 80's. People go to the desert once a year for a few days, many do drugs, get high, act weird, go home. No messianic charismatic leader, no agenda, no closed group. So, not really a cult.