"I firmly believe that if women are empowered, it is for the benefit of everyone. It means that men are free to be people too; society suddenly has access to the wisdom of women; and kids grow up more happy and healthy. Freedom all round…"
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What do women want?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Paynton Mar 20. 242 Replies 1 Like
This is what I need to know. I don't want to comment, only listen. Continue
Power, status and wealth - why don't they make us truly happy? Or do they?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Yahweh Oct 27, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Perhaps those things are not valuable in themselves. Sometimes they can be a cheap buzz, an easy distraction from more constructive and innovative activities and objectives. Continue
When do you turn the other cheek, and when do you take action?
Started Aug 14, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
I will turn the other cheek if:I think the other person is right, and I'm wrongit doesn't matterI wish to forgive the other personI want to keep the peace, and peace is the most important thing at…Continue
The Way to Be Happy is to Make Others Happy - "discuss"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Paynton Aug 27, 2012. 138 Replies 0 Likes
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Simon Paynton replied to Mercedes's discussion 'Why do atheists ask for so much proof to believe in God?'"Convince you that atheism isn't a religion? Or that it is? I don't believe it is. It's a position regarding the existence of God, but that doesn't make it a religion. It doesn't currently have most of…"
Simon Paynton replied to Mercedes's discussion 'Why do atheists ask for so much proof to believe in God?'"@Holo Gram - why do you say that atheism is a religion? "
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'I have a question...'"What exactly is true altruism? It could be argued that whenever we practice altruism, we ourselves benefit in some way. So I prefer the term "enlightened self-interest". "
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'A Father Figure'"People say things when they're upset. There is the long term to think of. Even if you move away, your son still has a dad. "
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'A Father Figure'"@Belle - I'm no expert, but I've read that in single parent families, the parent needs a lot of social support in order for the family to be happy. It's like the Africans say, "it takes a village to raise a…"
Simon Paynton commented on Carnun Marcus-Page's blog post 'Effective Altruism'"@Carnun -
'is it ethical to prefer one person over another?' it depends on the circumstances I think.
"... there's no objective 'goodness' or 'badness' though ... " this depends on what you…"
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'A Father Figure'"@Belle - I consulted with my friend who's been through a similar situation (as the child) and this is what he said.
Regular contact with an abusive father is low down in priority in the list of what makes a kid happy. He could see…"
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'A Father Figure'"@Sarah -
"... his own biological father was extremely physically abusive, and ran off and never came back. My ex has suffered greatly... When he is stable he is a GREAT father but the cycle of abuse is that it always comes back. We could…"
Simon Paynton commented on Professor Robert's blog post 'Religion as Idolatry: A Theist's Perspective'"I agree with what Prof Robert says. That's why fundamentalism is such a good idea. The problem with what passes for fundamentalism most of the time however is that it's pure idolatry.
We haven't gone far enough with…"
Simon Paynton commented on Professor Robert's blog post 'Religion as Idolatry: A Theist's Perspective'"And sometimes, the offender punishes himself: my silent strength will turn his own weakness against him. He's looking to play out some script, an old game: if I don't join in then he has to deal with the real issues. "
Simon Paynton commented on Professor Robert's blog post 'Religion as Idolatry: A Theist's Perspective'"@Sarah -
"Would it be selfish to want revenge? Or would that be natural?"
I like this, I don't know how true it really is:
To seek vengeance is to seek destruction.
and definitely
Success is the best…"
Simon Paynton commented on Nelson's blog post 'Sunday School MAY 12, 2013'"Thanks for this gold dust: "There's no question but that there's a risk in making moral decisions: you could be wrong. So how do you deal with moral risk?" That guy John Danaher is a true philosopher. Everything he…"
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'A Father Figure'"I'm going to consult with my friend who's been through this type of situation, and let you know on Monday what he says.
The Dalai Lama says, we should have compassion for our enemies.
I say, you also need to have compassion for…"
Simon Paynton commented on Carnun Marcus-Page's blog post 'Effective Altruism'"For starters, how about these assumptions?:
we each have a duty to take care of ourselves - to be "easy to support"
we each have a duty to take care of those we have agreed to take care of - those who depend on us
compassion is…"
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Mathematics of altruism
Posted on July 27, 2012 at 12:56pm 0 Comments 1 Like
http://plus.maths.org/content/does-it-pay-be-nice-maths-altruism-part-i
Mathematical evidence that cooperation evolves naturally as a successful strategy.
This is one of the most interesting things I've read for a long time. Don't worry, it's not too mathematical. I recommend printing it out if you want to read it.
I believe we need to know why these things…
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- At 12:10pm on November 28, 2012,
Anne Guevarra said… Thank you! :)
- At 8:34am on November 28, 2012,
Maya Komrik said… I meant, HE studies your stuff
- At 8:34am on November 28, 2012, Maya Komrik said…
He does. It studies your stuff, seriously
- At 7:31pm on November 16, 2012,
Codie L Miller said… is that hugh laurie from blackadder the third as your default? AWESOME show! caught it one night on PBS.
- At 4:49pm on November 11, 2012,
a spears said… - Hey there, I'm behind on my reading since I got two new books last week. Sorry it's taking me a while. I didn't want you to think I'd forgotten or something. :)
- At 2:12pm on October 11, 2012,
James Cox said… Hay, thanks for the add! People, I have never meet, keep adding me as friends, must be a trend of something?
Take care,
James
- At 8:26am on October 11, 2012,
Heather Spoonheim said… Hey, thanks for the add, :D
- At 5:44am on October 11, 2012,
archaeopteryx said… Thanks, Si - what took you so long?
- At 1:32pm on October 2, 2012,
Hope said… Glad to be friends Simon!
- At 8:44am on July 20, 2012,
Seán Ó Briain said… Mad as a box of frogs! ;)
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