Self-tutoring about AI and philosophy: the tutor rethinks an old curiosity. The following is according to my understanding. Sometimes, traveling, I’ve noticed vending machines near to a counter where someone could also buy similar products face-to-face, like coffee or chocolate …
Self-tutoring about perspective: the tutor continues about decluttering. The following is according to my understanding. I mention decluttering in my post from yesterday and how it can be challenging, including for me. After writing that post, I gathered up some …
Self-tutoring about philosophy: the tutor mentions Agrippa’s Trilemma. The following is according to my understanding. One of my sons mentioned Agrippa’s Trilemma to me today. I hadn’t heard of it; the only philosophy course I recall taking was about the …
Self-tutoring about politics, religion, and even philosophy: the tutor mentions some fascinating ideas from the new Pope, Pope Leo XIV. The following is my understanding. Pope Leo XIV is from Chicago – not typical among Popes. Moreover, Popes don’t seem …
Self-tutoring about June life as a student: the tutor reflects on the luxury of over-capacity. In June, there seems this “other” existence that some people have, but others don’t. One can sense it on campus, for instance. I recall taking …
Self-tutoring about dieting: the tutor reflects about motivation as well as feelings. Recently I embarked on a low-fat vegan diet. My motivation was two-fold: weight loss but also reducing arterial plaque. I don’t have reason to believe I particularly have …
Self-tutoring about the philosophies of liberalism and conservatism: the tutor mentions an angle. Reading about conservatism and liberalism, one issue might separate them: that of social organization. Simply put, conservatives tend to believe it’s important, while liberals don’t so much. …
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Self-tutoring about seasonal changes and transitional states: the tutor mentions an ironic one. The other day my wife and I were at a store with a roofed, but open, outdoor seasonal section. When there is merchandise therein, it’s fenced, with …
Self-tutoring about math and life: the tutor mentions an unlikely event. Today I was using a new software package. Naturally enough, I decided to test the random function. It was modelling rolling a die, and I wanted to make sure …
Self-tutoring about hidden talents: the tutor reflects about online chess. If a person thinks they’re smart, then plays online chess, they might come away with a moderated opinion. At almost any skill level, it’s easy for most people to find …