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 …
Self-tutoring about philosophy and ethics: the tutor visits a scenario that might be familiar. Many of us have faced a situation like this: You’re a vegetarian who loves meat. For ethical reasons you no longer consume meat. A friend offers …
Self-tutoring about riches vs eternity: the tutor mentions a famous part of the New Testament. Mark 10:17 witnesses Jesus being approached by a young man who wants eternal life: “How can I attain it?” he asks. Jesus mentions the commandments, …
Self-tutoring about philosophy and media: the tutor mentions posters that remain past their event. Very seldom do I go to posted events. Even so, the posters which advertise them, hung up in corridors or the atria of buildings, sometimes catch …
Self-tutoring about meanings of songs: the tutor mentions “We Built this City,” recorded by Starship. “We Built this City,” regardless of what people say now, reached number one on Nov 16, 1985. Everything about the song was good, including its …
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Self-tutoring about philosophy: the tutor asks a question. In boxing, my coaches always said it’s the punch you don’t see that will hurt you. I’ve heard Mike Tyson say something related: that to knock someone out, you have to make …
Self-tutoring about perspectives: the tutor looks at a new one he overheard. It’s never occurred to me, to think of myself as a role model. Yet, apparently it’s a thing: some people do, indeed, see themselves that way. Moreover, some …