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The False Freedom of Flippancy
Conformity Comes in Many Costumes It is a common conception, especially in young people, that having an “attitude” brings independence and freedom. I call them the “Too Cool to Care” crowd. Whether it is being a slacker, punk, goth, counter-culture, … Continue reading
Football Explains Everything
Football, absurdly named “soccer” in the U.S., is the most popular sport in the world. Many Americans don’t get it – both the sport and the passion everyone else in the world has for it. “It’s hard to explain to … Continue reading
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The Internet Entitlement Culture
The Internet, the World Wide Web, is a fascinating laboratory of human nature. Perhaps because of the relative anonymity of the Internet, people more readily act on their desires. The Internet may provide insight into the perennial question of whether … Continue reading
The Evils of Force-Fed Music
Most restaurants, stores, and other public places have piped-in music. I would say at least three-quarters of it is “Classic ’70s – ‘80s.” On successive nights at different establishments you can hear the same songs—they must be using the same … Continue reading
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Facebook Fake Activism
I ran across an interesting article online entitled Out with the Community Group, In with the Facebook Fan Group. The author, Steven D. Bennett, makes the interesting argument that online social media detracts from rather than assists real political activism. … Continue reading
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