The Paradox of Cultural Relativism
Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 30, 2011
An skeptical essay on the paradox of cultural relativism when taken to an extreme. My stance is that cultural relativism is only valid in a limited scope and should not be used to justify barbaric and supertitious societies.
cultural relativism, paradoxical relativism
Relativism & Judging
Posted on Jun 4, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 19, 2011
Essays concerning cultural relativism and judging.
Reviewing the Slate
Posted on Feb 26, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011
Review of Steven Pinker's book The Blank Slate and the common notion that we are all born without predispositions.
blank slate, human nature, steven pinker, cultural relativism, feminism, brain, psychology
The Black Curse has Arrived
Posted on Jun 13, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011
The Black Curse board game has now been converted to an online JavaScript-driven web game.
black curse, board game, javascript, shawn olson
Cultural Cataracts
Posted on Nov 12, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011
A personal conversation about the challenges facing educational and cultural progress in the face of overwhelming ignorance and myopia.
parenting, education, society, culture
Nine Good Teeth at Newport
Posted on Oct 3, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011
Photos of 9GT at the Newport on October 2, 2004.
nine good teeth, 9gt concert photos
Cringe website has moved
Posted on Jun 28, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 5, 2011
The Columbus rock band Cringe's website has moved.
cringe rock band web site
