Michael Dickey
Michael has spent much of his life pursuing his deep interests in physics and technology, specifically; self sustaining systems, mobile biospheres, and philosophy and science in general. He is an active member of extropian / transhumanist circles and is an avid inventor
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The Purpose of Good Art is Not to Teach History but to Convey Important Ideals and ThemesFrank Miller's story of 300 Spartans fighting hordes of Persians is one the best films ever made. The purpose of good art is not to teach history but to convey important ideals, 300 shows the highest ideals of man, through a heroic defense of freedom, justice, and reason.
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"So You Call This Your Free Country, Tell Me Why it Costs so Much to Live" Corrupts the Meaning of FreedomPolitical Freedom (freedom from oppression) is entirely different from Material Freedom (freedom from having to think and work to live) We must never confuse different conceptions of freedom lest we inadvertently support one form of freedom at the gross expense of another.
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What is Love? The Philosophical FoundationsWhat is Love? Love is fundamentally our psychological response to recognizing our highest values manifested in another person. We may choose our values but not our reaction to them. Having a proper conception of love is vital for a healthy and fulfilling relationship.
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Humanity Needs an Insurance PolicyGlobal warming, meteor impacts, nuclear proliferation, nanomachines; these may threaten the existence of all life on Earth. Do disasters cause intelligent life to destroy itself? We don't know but since it might humanity should have an insurance policy.