That sort of doubt demands proactive involvement…. we cannot allow another “accident” that further degrades our judicial system. There have been 273 post incarceration DNA exonerations: http://www.innocenceproject.org/know/, so it seems prudent, rational, objective, and forward thinking to have the flexibility enough to alter our flawed trajectories before they become ingrained and mechanistic. We need to have the leadership and objective humilty to recognize the past actions do not need to influence our current course. We have every opportunity to take control, recognize mistakes, and revisit Troy Davis’ case with strength and respect for the judicial system as it can be, versus what it may become.
Posts Categorized: philosophy
Simply brilliant and thoughtful article. There’s PLENTY of jobs for high skilled people. Robots and tech is killing union jobs for unskilled labor, the internet has made thousands of types Continue Reading…
Culled from the web / not my words. All I want to know is what happens when facial recognition software is ubiquitous and automatic? Â For those very many of you with something to hide…. you might Continue Reading…
I got all tingly. Brilliance and “truth” from Marco Tempest. 5 minutes of TED never hurt ANYONE.
For a friend… I need to develop my stance on privacy a little more. Â I think that my stance is that it is vital to address what it is, it’s nature, and how it is part of something much bigger and more Continue Reading…
Dan Dennett talks about purposely-confusing theology and how it’s used. He also describes his new project interviewing clergyman who secretly don’t believe anymore, and introduces a new term: “Deepity.” Dan Continue Reading…
I am sorry to say that this isn’t a joke…. if anyone, EVER, knows how to reach Mr. Goldsworthy, I would love you to pass this along to him. Â I am quite serious… and I believe that others would be Continue Reading…
Chocolate Bunny from Lernert & Sander on Vimeo. My sis sent this to me… It’s From here.