Archives for January 9, 2010
Yet another reason that Linux is better than Windows
Posted by Greg Laden on January 9, 2010 And here we are not really talking about the operating systems, but the philosophy that derives decision making and development. An OpenSource system, according to J.H., is “real people oriented.” Read “There’s a problem on your computer”
Rushton on Race and IQ
Posted by Greg Laden on January 9, 2010 As previously noted, J. Philippe Rushton has made the argument that the brain size of “Blacks” is about 1267 cc’s, and for whites it is about 1347 CC’s. It has also been noted that Rushton claims that the average IQ of Blacks is 85 and he average IQ of whites is 100. But does Rushton…
A Perspective on Critical Thinking
Posted by Greg Laden on January 9, 2010 The process of using critical thinking involves several steps. These steps work formally in experimental design and analysis, studying and mastering new concepts as we learn and in making decisions that people need to make in the various aspects of our lives. They also work informally and people process these steps often when we are…
Is Tenure Worth It?
Posted by Greg Laden on January 9, 2010 Is it true that intellectual dishonesty would get anyone canned from a tenured university position. Maybe. but being an unmitigated racist asshat is apparently not.
Is Negro a Derogatory Term?
Posted by Greg Laden on January 9, 2010 Some people say yes, some people say no. Either way, Glen Beck is a Racist Moron. First, watch this:
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