I (and perhaps you) get confused because we think intellect has to be connected with wisdom or thoughtfulness, but it just doesn’t. Intelligence is values-neutral and amplifies whatever it is pointed at.

Systemic classism and racism should be understood in many ways, including the part where we spend huge resources protecting the wealthy from any potential threat and basically nothing on protecting the marginalized from being preyed upon by scammers operating right in front of our faces.

I would be interested in hearing what you would have to talk about with @kairyssdal.bsky.social and @kimberlyadams.bsky.social on Make Me Smart. Starting a new business? In this economy?

So you are mad that people were correct even when you couldn’t see it?

This is not an “I told you so” moment for you. This is a “they were right” moment.

The wordplay here is subtle and I love it.

A little of 6 and a lot of 8

Don’t eliminate the cringe from your life, eliminate the part of you that cringes

Imagine a world where the things worth risking your life for have been achieved.

Imagine a world where people don’t feel the need to kill others for basic needs or simple differences.

Just a difference in definition, then. I would absolutely say a lack of belief is enough to call someone an atheist.

Kids get “evidence” that Santa is real a good time before they could reasonably be said to commit to a religion. They may be parroting religious dogma, but I wouldn’t say they believe in god before they believe in Santa.

We must know different children. The vast majority in this country fervently believe in Santa Claus.

Do you not know any children?

All children are born atheists. Many will learn about Santa before committing to a religion.