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A truly utilitarian result, and maybe even predictable."
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Quincy Maxwell
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Living freely.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ed Jul 22. 22 Replies 2 Likes
If you could own a country of your own, what would you do differently than any other country? And what would your ideal country be like?Would you allow any religion at all? Military? Would you…Continue
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Unseen commented on Quincy Maxwell's blog post 'Labels'"Before graduating from high school, I took a test designed to help me decide what career path to follow. It pointed me in the direction of being a minister/priest. So, I majored in philosophy and lost my faith."
Unseen commented on Quincy Maxwell's blog post 'Labels'"Doer. Thinker. Creator. Helper. Persuader. Organizer.
Which one are you?
Doer/Pesuader"
James Cox commented on Quincy Maxwell's blog post 'Labels'"Which one are you?
One test I took twice over a ten year period implied that I was one of the 'Scientist, Inventor, Architect' types. Sadly I scored so high that I stood out like an elephant in the room."
Erock68la commented on Quincy Maxwell's blog post 'Labels'"@Davis Goodman
It kinda reminds me of horoscopes and the zodiac, as if there are only 12 types of people in the world, as if what month you're born in has more to do with personality development than genetics or environment. But I'm…"
Davis Goodman commented on Quincy Maxwell's blog post 'Labels'"A group of psychologists invented an inventory of six different kinds of personalities. It was done especially to categorise worker bees in the office as to how they work and get along with staff members. These labels are still used after several…"
Heather Spoonheim commented on Quincy Maxwell's blog post 'Labels'"Except when I think of Alan Alda, I do not think in labels. The first thing that comes to mind is the sound of his voice - same thing for Hitchens, actually. The next thing that comes to mind is the passion with which he argued for…"
Unseen commented on Quincy Maxwell's blog post 'Labels'"That was my point. that it is with labels (=concepts, =stereotypes) that we think about things. We think of them in terms of how we can describe them."
Heather Spoonheim commented on Quincy Maxwell's blog post 'Labels'"Labels are just linguistic symbols. When I think of I think of Alan Alda, I don't start thinking, "White, tall, American actor," but those might be the words I used to describe him (linguistic transfer of concept) to another…"
bongani muthwa commented on Quincy Maxwell's blog post 'Labels'"Reg, always appreciated, though I did not pose the question, I have picked up a lot of useful information."
Unseen commented on Quincy Maxwell's blog post 'Labels'"I expect that they 'appear' to have utility for the purpose of control or marginalization of others, so labeled. It confines the labor pool, helps to define 'in' and 'out' groups, and might be used to…"
James Cox commented on Quincy Maxwell's blog post 'Labels'"I expect that they 'appear' to have utility for the purpose of control or marginalization of others, so labeled. It confines the labor pool, helps to define 'in' and 'out' groups, and might be used to…"
Unseen commented on Quincy Maxwell's blog post 'Labels'"If the labels were useless, they would have disappeared. A guy who doesn't want to end up at a leather queen bar might appreciate knowing that a certain bar attracts that type. That probably would be especially true for the gay you describe who…"
Davis Goodman commented on Quincy Maxwell's blog post 'Labels'"No ... I'm pointing out your utter lack of dating experience in the gay world. You had a gay friend who talked about their experiences in theme bars? You must be an expert then like you seem to be about everything. I certainly have a lot more…"
Strega commented on Quincy Maxwell's blog post 'Labels'"I liked the "what if I am gay" response better. More succinct."
Unseen commented on Quincy Maxwell's blog post 'Labels'"The words "label," "stereotype," and "concept" can all be exactly the same thing depending upon your attitude toward them.
We think using concepts. If someone doesn't like the concept I'm using, they may…"
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- Simple guy seeking like-minded people for the exchange of ideas, information and sharing of knowledge and interests.
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- 53-58
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- Single
- Why are you here?
- Tried one other site, but it was not very welcoming.
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- Why you left your religion.
- Many reasons, but the main reason is there is no proof of any God.
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Posted on July 20, 2014 at 9:37pm 34 Comments 1 Like
I am going to label myself. I am a gay atheist. Yes, it is a label. I like having this label. And I do not mind if others have labels. I actually want to see those labels. What would happen if we didn't have them? And yet many refuse to accept them or want them.
I want to know if people are of the same ilk as myself. Personally, I don't want to be groping around in a dark room, full of people without labels, in fear that I would grab something that I did not want to grab or grope.…
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- At 5:33pm on June 22, 2014,
Reg The Fronkey Farmer said… Welcome to TA Quincy.
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Your kid's friends
Started by Belle Rose in Atheist Parenting. Last reply by Belle Rose 2 minutes ago. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Ground rules for a fruitful Israel-Palestine debate
Started by Arcus in Politics. Last reply by Tom Sarbeck 1 hour ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
A little story of how helping people hurts them. Especially if you are a white girl.
Started by Unseen in Small Talk. Last reply by Unseen 5 hours ago. 22 Replies 1 Like
I joined yesterday. Good to be here.
Started by Scott Kaelen in Welcome to Think Atheist. Last reply by Arcus 5 hours ago. 5 Replies 1 Like
Just do you're goddamned job you effing 20 year old
Started by Unseen in Small Talk. Last reply by kris feenstra 7 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
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A very brief look back on the history of cosmic understanding.
Posted by Scott Kaelen on August 1, 2014 at 3:48pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Religion, Science, The Afterlife, Reason, The Universe, Existence, Arrogance & Compassion - A Rant.
Posted by Scott Kaelen on August 1, 2014 at 7:30am 0 Comments 1 Like
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