Category: Articles
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Limited knowledge and being always wrong on something
The Dunning–Kruger effect is a cognitive bias where people with low ability or knowledge overestimate their competence, while those with high ability tend to underestimate theirs, often because they are more aware of the complexity of the subject. But this paragraph is merely a part of the wider topic. My article aims to show our…
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Intellectual property vs morality
“Would you steal a bread from a shop?” Some of these questions go when talking about internet piracy. Some people brag about strictly following the policies of intellectual property owners. But what we have to do before making claims about Intellectual property? Question the innate biological human morality. The origins of human morality Human morality…
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Is it really worth it for people to go into politics now?
All the spotlight. But politics has inevitable bitter ends. Nearly every single politician will wear off. Unpopular decisions, bad economy, events caused by powers untouched by the very politicians. My readers know that political trio consists of the face (the politician), mover-and-shaker (the brain) and crook (stealing funds). You cannot, with all of the things…
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Is Wikipedia evil and does it serve the super-rich?
My readers know I am not a fan. My view of Wikipedia has worsened as a whole. I wrote about how animalistic it is, how it promotes our prehistoric instincts instead of data, how it contributed to ruining my life with their lousy article on schizophrenia (which is, unbelievably, a featured article), and how secret…
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The super-rich’s biggest asset: Confusing us with morality
People love to judge (morality). They follow courtroom drama, they react to shocking headlines. They chase guilt and demand punishment. A drunk driver hits a child — outrage follows. A shoplifter takes groceries — condemnation comes fast. A man stabs his neighbor — the story goes viral. Yet while these incidents flood our emotions, the…
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A truly moral man. I have never seen such an individual
People distinguish between good (moral) and bad people. And since evolutionary biology, game theory and evolutionary psychology present human morality as something animalistic, my previous divide of good and bad people is gone. And even if you imagine our current Western morality (even though individuals have different systems) would be correct, there is still no…
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Kanye West, mental illness and disobeying religious clintelism
Kanye West has been critically acclaimed for revolutionizing hip-hop through genre-bending albums like The College Dropout and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, praised for his bold production, emotional vulnerability, and cultural impact on fashion, music, and celebrity. I have read the tabloids, so I am aware of his excesses—praising Hitler, blatant antisemitism, wearing a black…
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Elon Musk drunken by power, losing his morals
Elon Musk once symbolized progress. He launched rockets, built electric cars, and opened his patents to the world. His words inspired engineers, entrepreneurs, and idealists alike. At first, his mission seemed noble. He promised to save humanity, lower emissions, and conquer space. With each success, his legend grew. However, something changed. The ideas remained, but…
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Should we Westernize non-Western freethinkers?
Freethinkers International has evolved into a global community. Its members now come from radically different cultural, religious, and political backgrounds. Many live in countries where open questioning is dangerous or outright illegal. In some cases, thought itself becomes a crime. Should we westernize non-Westerners? This diversity raises a difficult, even uncomfortable, question. Should we encourage…
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Educated person? What does it mean?
My grandfather proclaimed that Miss of the Czech Republic must be smart. In his view, it was command of foreign languages (of course, learning a foreign language means you never master it just like your native tongue), some superficial general knowledge, and some ability to respond to more difficult questions. Is that an educated person?…