Monthly Archives: September 2009

Things Jews Like

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Mitchell Gerskup

Really, PETA? I know it’s a well-known stereotype, but still… Then again. I guess I’ve come to expect things like this from PETA. Seriously, though, every chicken sacrificed to your god is a chicken not being fried and consumed. Stop … Continue reading →

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The Altruistic Homunculus

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Mitchell Gerskup

My friend Peter recently made a post on Facebook about free will and the evolutionary origins of altruism. The post can be found here. The following is my response to that post: Insofar as you posit that free will is … Continue reading →

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Vaccination

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Mitchell Gerskup

While reading up about the status of compulsory vaccination in the U.K., I came across what I believe to be an amazing quote (in response to an anti-vaccinationist): Measles doesn’t care if you’re skeptical about vaccination because it ‘feels unnatural’, … Continue reading →

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The Move

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Mitchell Gerskup

The move to the new apartment is officially complete, with the internet connection having been hooked up today. There’s still some stuff left to put away, but the bulk of the work has been completed. I’m quite happy with the … Continue reading →

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