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What do women want?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Paynton Mar 20. 242 Replies

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

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

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

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Simon Paynton replied to Brittney's discussion 'Why are you Atheist? Are there any obstacles you face as an Atheist?'
"Ah Belle, why don't you move? "
5 hours ago
Simon Paynton commented on Teri G's blog post 'Salty Water = Proof for Creationism?'
"It must be a little galling. "
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Simon Paynton liked Owen Hogan's photo
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Simon Paynton commented on Teri G's blog post 'Salty Water = Proof for Creationism?'
"Oh my lord.  My tuppence worth is that it's your job and they're paying you, so you've got to do what they say.  What they're asking is not illegal although perhaps the morality is questionable.  If you want to…"
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Simon Paynton liked Katie McCranie's discussion It Can Be Smothering At Times
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Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'
"I know it's an open question.  I don't see the harm, if girls want to be girly. "
Thursday
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'
"I would like a bullet-point version.  I think in bullet-points.  I know it can be a failing.  Really it's a sign of a weak brain. "
Wednesday
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'
"@Teri G - I can see your point, that she comes across like some kind of rich Barbie Doll.  But surely what she really is, is fantasy-fodder.  Many women dream of living like her, and I can't imagine that straight men watch her…"
Wednesday
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'
"Here's an interesting article about Muslim feminists and how they feel about Femen. "
Tuesday
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'
"Then surely the wider situation needs to be tackled, other parts of the picture. "
Tuesday
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'
"Belle, I feel like you should spell out your position formally. "
Tuesday
Simon Paynton replied to Mercedes's discussion 'Why do atheists ask for so much proof to believe in God?'
"How about a book on how we can all get along?  That might be the biggest problem people face.  Maybe it is necessary to explain our beliefs.  Like people who are into Wicca.  In the UK, it's the norm to be…"
Tuesday
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'
Tuesday
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'
"What definition would you suggest Belle?  It has to be succinct and catchy.  What are the results in society of the empowerment of women, in a nutshell?  The results in everyday life?  Sell it to us.  Why should people want…"
Tuesday
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'
"I believe there's room for women to become more empowered in the Muslim world even while sticking to Islamic beliefs.  After all, it's said that every Muslim is a fundamentalist and in charge of their own relationship with…"
Tuesday
Simon Paynton replied to Belle Rose's discussion 'EMPOWERING WOMEN!!!!!!!!'
"She may or may not be whatever, but she does seem to be in control of her life. "
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Mathematics of altruism

Posted on July 27, 2012 at 12:56pm 0 Comments

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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