Though both are reprehensible, in my opinion, there are pragmatic instances in which lying is worse than truthful misleading. These are hinted in vernacular distinctions made between “lies” and “white lies.” In the dictionary definition, “white lies” are given to be “harmless.”
Continue readingObjections to Premise P1 in the “Experience Machine” Experiment
We consider, herein, objections to the first premise (P1) put forth in the “Experience Machine” experiment delineated by Robert Nozick in his influential treatise, Anarchy, State, and Utopia.
Continue readingWhat is Art?
The answer to the question “What is art?” is contingent on a set of aesthetic judgements.
Continue readingA Dispositional Framework for Bridging the Gap Between Onsite and Online Education
The broad objective of this discourse is to change the way teachers and students think about onsite and online education—leading to ways that improve upon contemporary pedagogical practice and banishing the notion that one form is inferior to the other.
Participatory Tweeting as a Vehicle for Course Engagement
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This paper advocates for engaging uses of Twitter (or similar clients or services) in the classroom. We cover how to use it efficaciously, and why the very notion of class participation needs to be redefined.
Continue readingNaughts and Crosses
Resort Gypsies
In the hospitality industry, Tyler Christian and Liz Sidbury are classified as seasonal employees. Continue reading
Comments on Humor as a Double-Edged Sword: Four Functions of Humor in Communication by John C. Meyer
Meyer views humor as unifying or divisive–hence the “double-edged sword” reference. Continue reading
Comments on “Memes Do Not Matter: Pepe Didn’t Swing the Election” by Alex Nichols
I’ll begin anecdotally in the build-up to my assertions. Continue reading
Reflections on “Wikipedia Policies Limit Editing Haymarket Bombing” by Steve Inskeep
I’ve commented elsewhere on Wiki Wars (aka “Editing Wars”), Wikipedia’s response–or reaction–in imposing their Five Pillars Policy, and the usefulness of the Talk and Contributions tabs in determining the credibility of an article. Continue reading