02 JAN 2014 by ideonexus

 Idealism and Metaphysics are Easy

Idealism and metaphysics are the easiest things in the world, because people can talk as much nonsense as they like without basing it on objective reality or having it tested against reality. Materialism and dialectics, on the other hand, need effort. They must be based on and tested by objective reality. Unless one makes the effort one is liable to slip into idealism and metaphysics. Introductory note to "Material on the Hu Feng Counter-Revolutionary Clique" (May 1955).
Folksonomies: pseudoscience metaphysics
Folksonomies: pseudoscience metaphysics
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Because they require no alignment with reality before speaking of them.

17 NOV 2011 by ideonexus

 Syzygy

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Folksonomies: definitions concepts syzygy
Folksonomies: definitions concepts syzygy
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Pronounced "siz-i-jee" refers to planets coming into alignment in astronomy. When the Sun and Moon are lined up on the same side of the Earth, this state of syzygy creates higher and lower tides than are normally experienced.